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D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
119
Citations
68908
World Ranking
22
National Ranking
1

Materials Science

D-Index
118
Citations
67459
World Ranking
517
National Ranking
22

Norman A. Fleck publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Norman A. Fleck sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 533 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

Norman A. Fleck D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Norman A. Fleck sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 83 scientists 31 D-Index: 113 scientists 32 D-Index: 144 scientists 33 D-Index: 153 scientists 34 D-Index: 189 scientists 35 D-Index: 158 scientists 36 D-Index: 139 scientists 37 D-Index: 127 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 126 scientists 40 D-Index: 104 scientists 41 D-Index: 100 scientists 42 D-Index: 107 scientists 43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44 D-Index: 103 scientists 45 D-Index: 79 scientists 46 D-Index: 88 scientists 47 D-Index: 70 scientists 48 D-Index: 83 scientists 49 D-Index: 44 scientists 50 D-Index: 64 scientists 51 D-Index: 56 scientists 52 D-Index: 50 scientists 53 D-Index: 48 scientists 54 D-Index: 58 scientists 55 D-Index: 52 scientists 56 D-Index: 48 scientists 57 D-Index: 42 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 42 scientists 60 D-Index: 37 scientists 61 D-Index: 42 scientists 62 D-Index: 44 scientists 63 D-Index: 22 scientists 64 D-Index: 33 scientists 65 D-Index: 29 scientists 66 D-Index: 23 scientists 67 D-Index: 29 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 19 scientists 70 D-Index: 34 scientists 71 D-Index: 26 scientists 72 D-Index: 19 scientists 73 D-Index: 18 scientists 74 D-Index: 19 scientists 75 D-Index: 14 scientists 76 D-Index: 19 scientists 77 D-Index: 8 scientists 78 D-Index: 18 scientists 79 D-Index: 16 scientists 80 D-Index: 12 scientists 81 D-Index: 17 scientists 82 D-Index: 11 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 7 scientists 85 D-Index: 9 scientists 86 D-Index: 8 scientists 87 D-Index: 6 scientists 88 D-Index: 6 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 10 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 4 scientists 93+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 119 D-Index — 99th percentile

99% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in United Kingdom Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in United Kingdom Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in United Kingdom Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in United Kingdom Leader Award
  • 2014 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For experimental and theoretical contributions to mechanical engineering of solids and structures.
  • 2013 - Warner T. Koiter Medal, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • 2008 - Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)
  • 2005 - Member of the European Academy of Sciences
  • 2004 - Fellow of the Royal Society, United Kingdom
  • 2001 - Member of Academia Europaea

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Thermodynamics
  • Structural engineering

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Composite material, Finite element method, Plasticity, Structural engineering and Constitutive equation. His research on Composite material frequently connects to adjacent areas such as Beam. His Finite element method study incorporates themes from Impulse, Deflection, Shock, Honeycomb structure and Forensic engineering.

Norman A. Fleck has included themes like Strain gradient, Infinitesimal strain theory, Geometry, Strain hardening exponent and Dislocation in his Plasticity study. His work carried out in the field of Structural engineering brings together such families of science as Elasticity and Indentation. His Constitutive equation research incorporates themes from Isotropy, Condensed matter physics and Ferroelectricity.

His most cited work include:

  • Strain gradient plasticity: Theory and experiment (2751 citations)
  • Metal Foams: A Design Guide (2190 citations)
  • Strain gradient plasticity (1561 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Norman A. Fleck spends much of his time researching Composite material, Finite element method, Structural engineering, Ultimate tensile strength and Compressive strength. Stress, Buckling, Composite number, Toughness and Indentation are subfields of Composite material in which his conducts study. His Finite element method research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Plasticity, Beam, Metal foam, Strain hardening exponent and Deflection.

His Plasticity research incorporates elements of Strain gradient and Classical mechanics. His work in Structural engineering is not limited to one particular discipline; it also encompasses Sandwich-structured composite. His studies in Compressive strength integrate themes in fields like Delamination, Waviness, Epoxy and Compression.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (70.75%)
  • Finite element method (20.36%)
  • Structural engineering (14.62%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2012-2021)?

  • Composite material (70.75%)
  • Ultimate tensile strength (14.03%)
  • Finite element method (20.36%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Norman A. Fleck focuses on Composite material, Ultimate tensile strength, Finite element method, Stress and Toughness. His Composite material study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Structural engineering and Lattice. His Finite element method research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Plasticity, Hardening, Deformation, Shear strength and Ductility.

His research investigates the connection between Plasticity and topics such as Strain gradient that intersect with issues in Classical mechanics and Dissipative system. In general Stress study, his work on Stress field often relates to the realm of Blowing agent, thereby connecting several areas of interest. His Toughness research includes themes of Crack growth resistance curve, Cracking, Brittleness, Fracture toughness and Coating.

Between 2012 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • The high strain rate response of Ultra High Molecular-weight Polyethylene: From fibre to laminate (110 citations)
  • The effect of shear strength on the ballistic response of laminated composite plates (89 citations)
  • The stiffness and strength of the gyroid lattice (74 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mechanical engineering

His primary areas of investigation include Composite material, Ultimate tensile strength, Finite element method, Structural engineering and Plasticity. His work on Composite material is being expanded to include thematically relevant topics such as Hinge. Norman A. Fleck interconnects B fracture, Stress concentration, Hardening, Shear and Stiffening in the investigation of issues within Ultimate tensile strength.

His Finite element method study combines topics in areas such as Mechanical engineering, Indentation, Micromechanics and Fracture. His studies deal with areas such as Circular hole and Tensile ductility as well as Structural engineering. His research integrates issues of Strain gradient, Nanoscopic scale, Crack growth resistance curve, Penetration and Deformation in his study of Plasticity.

Best Publications

  • Metal Foams: A Design Guide

    MF Ashby;A Evans;NA Fleck;LJ Gibson

  • Strain gradient plasticity: Theory and experiment

    N.A. Fleck;G.M. Muller;M.F. Ashby;J.W. Hutchinson

  • Strain gradient plasticity

    Norman A. Fleck;John W. Hutchinson

  • Effective properties of the octet-truss lattice material

    V.S. Deshpande;N.A. Fleck;M.F. Ashby

  • A phenomenological theory for strain gradient effects in plasticity

    N.A. Fleck;J.W. Hutchinson

  • Isotropic constitutive models for metallic foams

    V.S. Deshpande;N.A. Fleck

  • FOAM TOPOLOGY BENDING VERSUS STRETCHING DOMINATED ARCHITECTURES

    V.S. Deshpande;M.F. Ashby;N.A. Fleck

  • The topological design of multifunctional cellular metals

    A.G. Evans;J.W. Hutchinson;N.A. Fleck;M.F. Ashby

  • A reformulation of strain gradient plasticity

    N.A. Fleck;J.W. Hutchinson

  • Fabrication and structural performance of periodic cellular metal sandwich structures

    Haydn N.G. Wadley;Norman A. Fleck;Anthony G. Evans

  • Micro-architectured materials: past, present and future

    N. A. Fleck;V. S. Deshpande;M. F. Ashby

  • Compressive failure of fibre composites

    B. Budiansky;N.A. Fleck

  • High strain rate compressive behaviour of aluminium alloy foams

    Vikram Deshpande;Norman A. Fleck

  • Wave propagation in two-dimensional periodic lattices.

    A. Srikantha Phani;J. Woodhouse;N. A. Fleck

  • The Resistance of Clamped Sandwich Beams to Shock Loading

    N. A. Fleck;V. S. Deshpande

  • Collapse of truss core sandwich beams in 3-point bending

    V.S Deshpande;N.A Fleck

  • Micro-hardness of annealed and work-hardened copper polycrystals

    W.J. Poole;M.F. Ashby;N.A. Fleck

  • The selection of mechanical actuators based on performance indices

    J. E. Huber;N. A. Fleck;M. F. Ashby

  • The uniaxial stress versus strain response of pig skin and silicone rubber at low and high strain rates

    Oliver A. Shergold;Norman A. Fleck;Darren Radford

  • The response of clamped sandwich plates with metallic foam cores to simulated blast loading

    D.D. Radford;G.J. McShane;V.S. Deshpande;N.A. Fleck

  • Metal foams: a design guide - Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, UK, ISBN 0-7506-7219-6, Published 2000, Hardback, 251 pp., $75.00

    Michael F Ashby;Anthony Evans;Norman A Fleck;Lorna J Gibson

Frequent Co-Authors

Vikram Deshpande
Vikram Deshpande Harvard University
Michael F. Ashby
Michael F. Ashby University of Cambridge
Robert M. McMeeking
Robert M. McMeeking University of California, Santa Barbara
S.M. Spearing
S.M. Spearing University of Southampton
John W. Hutchinson
John W. Hutchinson Harvard University
William I. Milne
William I. Milne University of Cambridge
Andrew J. Flewitt
Andrew J. Flewitt University of Cambridge
Jikui Luo
Jikui Luo Zhejiang University
Anthony G. Evans
Anthony G. Evans University of California, Santa Barbara
Haydn N. G. Wadley
Haydn N. G. Wadley University of Virginia

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