2026 Masahiko Morinaga: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	43	12221	11819	766	730	368	10025

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Overview

Masahiko Morinaga is affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan. Their research spans multiple areas within engineering and materials science, with a focus on materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, and related subfields.

The scientist has authored papers in various reputable publication venues, contributing to different aspects of materials and mechanical engineering. Their recent published works include:

Local lattice strain around alloying element and martensitic transformation in titanium alloys, 2020, MATEC Web of Conferences
Interfacial effect between graphite and iron substrate on basal plane orientation and lubricity of graphite, 2020, Tribology International
Effectiveness of SiO2/TiO2/Al2O3-Based/TiO2 Coating for Suppressing Circumferential Cracking in Boiler Tubes at Thermal Power Plants, 2021, Oxidation of Metals
Imaging technique for inspecting the inside of coal-fired boilers in operation using a visible-light camera, 2023, Journal of Visualization
Internal Pressure Creep Rupture Test and Finite Element Analysis of a Tube with a Circumferential Crack on the Outer Surface, 2021, Doryoku, Enerugi Gijutsu Shinpojiumu koen ronbunshu/Doryoku, enerugi gijutsu no saizensen koen ronbunshu

The main fields of study for Morinaga are:

Engineering
Materials Science

Their research focuses on several subfields including:

Materials Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Aerospace Engineering

Major research topics covered by Morinaga's work include:

Nuclear Materials and Properties
High Temperature Alloys and Creep
Graphene research and applications
Advanced materials and composites
Fusion materials and technologies
High-Temperature Coating Behaviors
Image Enhancement Techniques

Frequent co-authors associated with Morinaga's research include:

Makoto Kawase
Akifumi Ido
Satoshi Motozuka
Hisashi Sato
Yasuji Muramatsu

The diversity of publication venues where Morinaga has contributed includes:

Tribology International
Oxidation of Metals
Journal of Visualization
MATEC Web of Conferences
Doryoku, Enerugi Gijutsu Shinpojiumu koen ronbunshu/Doryoku, enerugi gijutsu no saizensen koen ronbunshu

Morinaga's research combines experimental and analytical approaches to understanding material behavior under various conditions, including stress, temperature, and environmental factors. Their work in coatings, alloy transformations, and imaging techniques reflects interdisciplinary collaboration and application-oriented investigations within automotive and power plant contexts.

Best Publications

Design and mechanical properties of new β type titanium alloys for implant materials

Daisuke Kuroda;Mitsuo Niinomi;Masahiko Morinaga;Yosihisa Kato

1650
Citations
General approach to phase stability and elastic properties of β-type Ti-alloys using electronic parameters

Mohamed Abdel-Hady;Keita Hinoshita;Masahiko Morinaga

830
Citations
Phase stability change with Zr content in β-type Ti–Nb alloys

Mohamed Abdel-Hady;Hiroki Fuwa;Keita Hinoshita;Haruka Kimura

344
Citations
Corrosion wear fracture of new β type biomedical titanium alloys

Mitsuo Niinomi;Daisuke Kuroda;Kei Ichi Fukunaga;Masahiko Morinaga

254
Citations
Alloying Effect on the Electronic Structure of Ni 3 Al (γ

Masahiko Morinaga;Natsuo Yukawa;Hirohiko Adachi

212
Citations
Electronic effect on the ductility of alloyed TiAl compound

M. Morinaga;J. Saito;N. Yukawa;H. Adachi

197
Citations
Effects of dopants and hydrogen on the electrical conductivity of ZnO

Zhen Zhou;K. Kato;T. Komaki;M. Yoshino

185
Citations
Hydrogen overpotential for transition metals and alloys, and its interpretation using an electronic model

H. Ezaki;M. Morinaga;S. Watanabe

170
Citations
New Phacomp and its Applications to Alloy Design

M. Morinaga;N. Yukawa;H. Adachi;H. Ezaki

163
Citations
A first-principles study of lithium absorption in boron- or nitrogen-doped single-walled carbon nanotubes

Zhen Zhou;Zhen Zhou;Xueping Gao;Jie Yan;Deying Song

157
Citations
Do composite single-walled nanotubes have enhanced capability for lithium storage?

Zhen Zhou;Jijun Zhao;Xueping Gao;Zhongfang Chen

151
Citations
Electronic structure and phase stability of ZrO2

M. Morinaga;H. Adachi;M. Tsukada

144
Citations
Li- and Er-codoped ZnO with enhanced 1.54μm photoemission

Zhen Zhou;Toshitaka Komori;Tatsuya Ayukawa;Hiroshi Yukawa

142
Citations
Alloying effects on the electronic structure of Mg2Ni intermetallic hydride

Y. Takahashi;H. Yukawa;M. Morinaga

141
Citations
Synthesis and decomposition of perovskite-type hydrides, MMgH3 (M = Na, K, Rb)

K. Komiya;N. Morisaku;R. Rong;Y. Takahashi

110
Citations
Solid solubilities in transition-metal-based f.c.c. alloys

M. Morinaga;N. Yukawa;H. Ezaki;H. Adachi

109
Citations
First-principles study of protonic conduction in In-doped AZrO3 (A=Ca, Sr, Ba)

Chunsheng Shi;Chunsheng Shi;Masahito Yoshino;Masahiko Morinaga

99
Citations
Enhanced Lithium Absorption in Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes by Boron Doping

Zhen Zhou;Xueping Gao;Jie Yan;Deying Song

93
Citations
Solid solution softening and hardening in alloyed MoSi2

Y. Harada;Y. Murata;M. Morinaga

91
Citations
Alloying effect on the electronic structure of BCC Fe

M Morinaga;N Yukawa;H Adachi

89
Citations
Electronic structures of hydrogen storage compound, TiFe

Hiroshi Yukawa;Yoshihiro Takahashi;Masahiko Morinaga

86
Citations