World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
R. Viskanta

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 74 299 146 485 20948

R. Viskanta publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by R. Viskanta between 1960 and 2023, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. R. Viskanta published across 64 years, from 1960 to 2023, averaging 8.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 51 publications in 1979. 2 of the 536 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40 50
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1960 to 2023. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 51. Peak 51 publications in 1979. 1960: 4 publications 1961: 5 publications 1962: 3 publications 1963: 3 publications 1964: 4 publications 1965: 4 publications 1966: 4 publications 1967: 5 publications 1968: 18 publications 1969: 8 publications 1970: 8 publications 1971: 4 publications 1972: 5 publications 1973: 10 publications 1974: 4 publications 1975: 9 publications 1976: 7 publications 1977: 12 publications 1978: 8 publications 1979: 51 publications 1980: 9 publications 1981: 6 publications 1982: 11 publications 1983: 5 publications 1984: 18 publications 1985: 18 publications 1986: 29 publications 1987: 23 publications 1988: 14 publications 1989: 16 publications 1990: 16 publications 1991: 9 publications 1992: 11 publications 1993: 14 publications 1994: 21 publications 1995: 16 publications 1996: 6 publications 1997: 15 publications 1998: 13 publications 1999: 14 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 7 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 0 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 4 publications 2013: 2 publications 2014: 5 publications 2015: 2 publications 2016: 0 publications 2017: 0 publications 2018: 1 publication 2019: 1 publication 2020: 1 publication 2021: 0 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 2 publications
1960 2023

536 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
R. Viskanta: publications per year, 1960 to 2023
Year Publications
1960 4
1961 5
1962 3
1963 3
1964 4
1965 4
1966 4
1967 5
1968 18
1969 8
1970 8
1971 4
1972 5
1973 10
1974 4
1975 9
1976 7
1977 12
1978 8
1979 51
1980 9
1981 6
1982 11
1983 5
1984 18
1985 18
1986 29
1987 23
1988 14
1989 16
1990 16
1991 9
1992 11
1993 14
1994 21
1995 16
1996 6
1997 15
1998 13
1999 14
2000 5
2001 5
2002 6
2003 6
2004 8
2005 4
2006 6
2007 5
2008 7
2009 3
2010 0
2011 3
2012 4
2013 2
2014 5
2015 2
2016 0
2017 0
2018 1
2019 1
2020 1
2021 0
2022 0
2023 2
Total 536
Download as CSV

R. Viskanta 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 R. Viskanta sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 477–486 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 10 scientists 57–66 publications: 23 scientists 67–76 publications: 32 scientists 77–86 publications: 62 scientists 87–96 publications: 67 scientists 97–106 publications: 91 scientists 107–116 publications: 113 scientists 117–126 publications: 115 scientists 127–136 publications: 130 scientists 137–146 publications: 140 scientists 147–156 publications: 155 scientists 157–166 publications: 132 scientists 167–176 publications: 133 scientists 177–186 publications: 130 scientists 187–196 publications: 140 scientists 197–206 publications: 115 scientists 207–216 publications: 125 scientists 217–226 publications: 117 scientists 227–236 publications: 99 scientists 237–246 publications: 92 scientists 247–256 publications: 100 scientists 257–266 publications: 95 scientists 267–276 publications: 88 scientists 277–286 publications: 77 scientists 287–296 publications: 74 scientists 297–306 publications: 74 scientists 307–316 publications: 62 scientists 317–326 publications: 70 scientists 327–336 publications: 59 scientists 337–346 publications: 58 scientists 347–356 publications: 45 scientists 357–366 publications: 44 scientists 367–376 publications: 36 scientists 377–386 publications: 41 scientists 387–396 publications: 32 scientists 397–406 publications: 23 scientists 407–416 publications: 28 scientists 417–426 publications: 27 scientists 427–436 publications: 25 scientists 437–446 publications: 23 scientists 447–456 publications: 23 scientists 457–466 publications: 20 scientists 467–476 publications: 12 scientists 477–486 publications: 24 scientists 487–496 publications: 18 scientists 497–506 publications: 12 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 21 scientists 527–536 publications: 12 scientists 537–546 publications: 8 scientists 547–556 publications: 16 scientists 557–566 publications: 3 scientists 567–576 publications: 11 scientists 577–586 publications: 6 scientists 587–596 publications: 5 scientists 597–606 publications: 6 scientists 607–616 publications: 7 scientists 617–626 publications: 7 scientists 627–636 publications: 10 scientists 637–646 publications: 4 scientists 647–656 publications: 3 scientists 657–658 publications: 2 scientists 659+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 659+

This scientist: 485 publications — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View publications distribution as a table
Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58
347–356 45
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24 485
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
Download as CSV

R. Viskanta 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 R. Viskanta sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 74 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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: 74 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View D-Index distribution as a table
Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83
49 44
50 64
51 56
52 50
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48
57 42
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19 74
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
Download as CSV

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1987 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For pioneering contributions to thermal radiation transport and general heat transfer engineering.
  • 1986 - Max Jakob Memorial Award
  • 1976 - Heat Transfer Memorial Award, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • 1976 - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Overview

R. Viskanta was affiliated with Purdue University West Lafayette in the United States. Their research contributions were primarily in the field of engineering, with a focus on computational mechanics and mechanical engineering as subfields.

The main topics of their work included heat transfer mechanisms, fluid dynamics and turbulent flows, and combustion and flame dynamics.

Among their recent publications was the paper titled In Memoriam: Professor Ephraim Maurice Sparrow, published in 2020 in the Journal of Heat Transfer.

  • Mohamed M. Awad
  • Adrian Bejan
  • Vijay K. Dhir
  • R. J. Goldstein
  • A. Haji-Sheikh

  • Journal of Heat Transfer

R. Viskanta received several awards during their career. In 1987, they were named a Member of the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering contributions to thermal radiation transport and general heat transfer engineering.

Other recognitions included the Max Jakob Memorial Award in 1986, the Heat Transfer Memorial Award from The American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1976, and designation as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1976.

Best Publications

  • Heat transfer to impinging isothermal gas and flame jets

    R. Viskanta

  • Melting and Solidification of a Pure Metal on a Vertical Wall

    Chie Gau;R. Viskanta

  • Three-dimensional conjugate heat transfer in the microchannel heat sink for electronic packaging

    Andrei G. Fedorov;Raymond Viskanta

  • Radiation heat transfer in combustion systems

    Unknown

  • Journal of Heat Transfer Policy on Reporting Uncertainties in Experimental Measurements and Results

    Jong H. Kim;Terrence W. Simon;Raymond Viskanta

  • Natural convection solid/liquid phase change in porous media

    C. Beckermann;R. Viskanta

  • Experimental determination of the volumetric heat transfer coefficient between stream of air and ceramic foam

    L.B. Younis;R. Viskanta

  • Natural convection flow and heat transfer between a fluid layer and a porous layer inside a rectangular enclosure

    C. Beckermann;S. Ramadhyani;R. Viskanta

  • Effect of nozzle geometry on local convective heat transfer to a confined impinging air jet

    D.W. Colucci;R. Viskanta

  • Mathematical Modeling of Transport Phenomena During Alloy Solidification

    C. Beckermann;R. Viskanta

  • Effect of jet-jet spacing on convective heat transfer to confined, impinging arrays of axisymmetric air jets

    Unknown

  • Jet Impingement Boiling

    D.H. Wolf;F.P. Incropera;R. Viskanta

  • On ‘‘Radiative transfer in three-dimensional rectangular enclosures containing inhomogeneous,anisotropically scattering media’’

    Mustafa Pınar Mengüç;Mustafa Pınar Mengüç;R. Viskanta

  • A NUMERICAL STUDY OF NON-DARCIAN NATURAL CONVECTION IN A VERTICAL ENCLOSURE FILLED WITH A POROUS MEDIUM

    C. Beckermann;R. Viskanta;S. Ramadhyani

  • Heat Transfer During Melting and Solidification of Metals

    R. Viskanta

  • Natural convection in vertical enclosures containing simultaneously fluid and porous layers

    C. Beckermann;R. Viskanta;S. Ramadhyani

  • Heat Transfer During Melting From an Isothermal Vertical Wall

    C.-J. Ho;R. Viskanta

  • Turbulent natural convection heat transfer in an asymmetrically heated, vertical parallel-plate channel

    A.G. Fedorov;R. Viskanta

  • Solidification of a pure metal at a vertical wall in the presence of liquid superheat

    F. Wolff;R. Viskanta

  • Local jet impingement boiling heat transfer

    D.H. Wolf;F.P. Incropera;R. Viskanta

  • A study of the structure of submerged reaction zone in porous ceramic radiant burners

    R. Mital;J.P. Gore;R. Viskanta

  • The three-level scaling approach with application to the Purdue University Multi-Dimensional Integral Test Assembly (PUMA)

    M. Ishii;S.T. Revankar;T. Leonardi;R. Dowlati

Frequent Co-Authors

Frank P. Incropera
Frank P. Incropera University of Notre Dame
Christoph Beckermann
Christoph Beckermann University of Iowa
Jay P. Gore
Jay P. Gore Purdue University West Lafayette
Brent W. Webb
Brent W. Webb Brigham Young University
Masud Behnia
Masud Behnia Macquarie University
Abdulmajeed A. Mohamad
Abdulmajeed A. Mohamad University of Calgary
Andrei G. Fedorov
Andrei G. Fedorov Georgia Institute of Technology
Ching-Jenq Ho
Ching-Jenq Ho National Cheng Kung University
S. Ramadhyani
S. Ramadhyani Purdue University West Lafayette
Ephraim M Sparrow
Ephraim M Sparrow University of Minnesota

External Links

Wikipedia of R. Viskanta Personal website of R. Viskanta

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

While Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offer robust career options, exploring related fields through online degrees can open new pathways. For example, the how to become a profiler guide highlights the educational and career routes of forensic psychology and behavioral analysis, showcasing interdisciplinary opportunities.

Those interested in human-centric applications may find value in various counseling fields. Understanding the types of therapy degrees can help students identify programs that align with their interests and career goals beyond engineering.

Many online programs cater to busy professionals with flexible formats. For example, resources covering the easiest counseling degree programs provide insights into accessible paths that complement technical expertise with interpersonal skills.

For those seeking accelerated options, the online applied behavior analysis degree accelerated programs offer fast-tracked education, which can be an excellent way to gain specialized knowledge and enhance career prospects in diverse fields linked to engineering.

Best Scientists Citing R. Viskanta

Mikhail A. Sheremet

Mikhail A. Sheremet

National Research Tomsk State University

Publications: 61

Ali J. Chamkha

Ali J. Chamkha

Kuwait College of Science and Technology

Publications: 51

S.V. Prabhu

S.V. Prabhu

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Publications: 41

Richard J Goldstein

Richard J Goldstein

University of Minnesota

Publications: 32

Ioan Pop

Ioan Pop

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Publications: 29

Adrian Bejan

Adrian Bejan

Duke University

Publications: 29

Michael F. Modest

Michael F. Modest

University of California, Merced

Publications: 28

Suresh V. Garimella

Suresh V. Garimella

University of Arizona

Publications: 28

E. R. G. Eckert

E. R. G. Eckert

University of Minnesota

Publications: 27

Suhas V. Patankar

Suhas V. Patankar

University of Minnesota

Publications: 24

Kambiz Vafai

Kambiz Vafai

University of California, Riverside

Publications: 24

Mohammad Ghalambaz

Mohammad Ghalambaz

Ton Duc Thang University

Publications: 24

Rama Subba Reddy Gorla

Rama Subba Reddy Gorla

Cleveland State University

Publications: 23

Dominique Baillis

Dominique Baillis

Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon

Publications: 22

Frank P. Incropera

Frank P. Incropera

University of Notre Dame

Publications: 22

Laurent Pilon

Laurent Pilon

University of California, Los Angeles

Publications: 18

Related Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Rankings & Guides

2027 Best Online Computer Programming Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Computer Programming Degree Programs
2027 How to Become a Software Engineer: Step-By-Step Guide

2027 How to Become a Software Engineer: Step-By-Step Guide
2027 Engineering Majors Explained: Cost, Requirements, Careers & Salary

2027 Engineering Majors Explained: Cost, Requirements, Careers & Salary
2027 Most Affordable Online Information Technology Degrees

2027 Most Affordable Online Information Technology Degrees
2027 Best Online Data Analytics Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Data Analytics Degree Programs
2027 Student’s Guide to Jump-Starting a Software QA Engineer Career

2027 Student’s Guide to Jump-Starting a Software QA Engineer Career
2027 Best Online Graphic Design Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Graphic Design Degree Programs
2027 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Web Development Programs

2027 Best Online Bachelor’s Degrees in Web Development Programs
2027 Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Engineering Management

2027 Most Affordable Online Master's Degrees in Engineering Management
2027 Database Management Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2027 Database Management Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2027 Best Online Associate Degrees in Computer Science Programs

2027 Best Online Associate Degrees in Computer Science Programs
2027 Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Data Science

2027 Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Data Science
2027 Most Affordable Online Software Engineering Degrees

2027 Most Affordable Online Software Engineering Degrees
2027 Are There Any One-Year Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs Worth Considering?

2027 Are There Any One-Year Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs Worth Considering?
2027 Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It? ROI, Cost, Career Outlook, & More

2027 Is a Computer Science Degree Worth It? ROI, Cost, Career Outlook, & More
2027 Software Engineering Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2027 Software Engineering Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2027 Coding Job Requirements: Educational Paths, Skills & Work Experience

2027 Coding Job Requirements: Educational Paths, Skills & Work Experience
2027 How to Become a Cybersecurity Engineer: Salary, Education and Job Outlook

2027 How to Become a Cybersecurity Engineer: Salary, Education and Job Outlook
2027 Is Environmental Engineering a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2027 Is Environmental Engineering a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2027 Most Affordable Online Graphic Design Degrees

2027 Most Affordable Online Graphic Design Degrees
2027 Best Online Computer Forensics Degree Programs

2027 Best Online Computer Forensics Degree Programs

Recently Published Articles

2027 How Many Credits Can You Transfer into a Special Education Degree Master's Program?

2027 How Many Credits Can You Transfer into a Special Education Degree Master's Program?
2027 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Tennessee

2027 How to Become a Medical Biller & Coder in Tennessee
2027 Best Online Environmental Health and Safety Programs

2027 Best Online Environmental Health and Safety Programs
2027 Best Online Marine Science Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2027 Best Online Marine Science Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2027 Best ABSN Programs - List of Accelerated BSN Programs in Wisconsin: Online & Campus

2027 Best ABSN Programs - List of Accelerated BSN Programs in Wisconsin: Online & Campus
2027 Best Online Clinical Psychology Degrees for Jobs

2027 Best Online Clinical Psychology Degrees for Jobs
2027 What Careers Can You Pursue With a Cinematography Degree? Salary Potential, Job Outlook, and Next Steps

2027 What Careers Can You Pursue With a Cinematography Degree? Salary Potential, Job Outlook, and Next Steps
2027 Best Online Biological Sciences Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals

2027 Best Online Biological Sciences Degree Master's Programs for Working Professionals
2027 Fastest Online Engineering Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Engineering Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2027 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations

2027 Online Nutrition Degree Programs for Veterans: GI Bill Benefits, Costs & Top Considerations
2027 Fastest Online Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis

2027 Fastest Online Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
2027 Capstone vs Thesis Requirements for Hospitality Management Master's Programs

2027 Capstone vs Thesis Requirements for Hospitality Management Master's Programs
2027 Best Career Paths After a Computer Science Bachelor's Degree

2027 Best Career Paths After a Computer Science Bachelor's Degree
2027 Fastest Online Special Education Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Special Education Master's Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2027 Child Psychology Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate

2027 Child Psychology Degree Levels Explained: Bachelor's vs Master's vs Doctorate
2027 Fastest Online Animation Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2027 Fastest Online Animation Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2027 Entry-Level Jobs With a Nutrition Degree

2027 Entry-Level Jobs With a Nutrition Degree
2027 Social Work Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults

2027 Social Work Degree Completion Programs for Working Adults
2027 Best Accredited AI Doctorate Degrees in America

2027 Best Accredited AI Doctorate Degrees in America
2027 Competency-Based Online Reading & Literacy Master's Degrees

2027 Competency-Based Online Reading & Literacy Master's Degrees
2027 Trade School vs College: Pros & Cons, and Job Opportunities

2027 Trade School vs College: Pros & Cons, and Job Opportunities