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Robert F. Singer publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert F. Singer sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 238 publications — 43rd percentile

43% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

Robert F. Singer D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Robert F. Singer sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 59 D-Index — 44th percentile

44% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2010 - Heyn Commemorative Medal

Overview

Robert F. Singer is affiliated with the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany. Their research primarily focuses on engineering, with a significant emphasis on mechanical engineering and related subfields.

The scientist's work spans multiple areas including:

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering

Within these fields, the main topics covered include:

  • High Temperature Alloys and Creep
  • Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques
  • Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Intermetallics and Advanced Alloy Properties
  • Innovative Concrete Reinforcement Materials

Their publication record includes recent papers such as:

  • "Exploring the fundamentals of Ni-based superalloy single crystal (SX) alloy design: Chemical composition vs. microstructure" (2020) published in Materials & Design
  • "Effect of cross-head speed and temperature on the mechanical properties of polypropylene and glass fiber reinforced polypropylene pipes" (2021) published in Alexandria Engineering Journal
  • "Fluidization behavior of graphitized glassy particles in a fluidized carbon bed cooling process for investment casting" (2021) published in Particuology
  • "Secondary Recrystallization of Nickel-Base Superalloy CM 247 LC After Processing by Metal Injection Molding" (2020) published in Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A
  • "Effect of initial crack length, cross-head speed, and quenching on the fracture toughness of HDPE with and without UV stabilizers" (2023) published in Research Square (Research Square)

Frequent collaborators in their work include:

  • Carolin Körner
  • A. M. Ollick
  • M. Elhadary
  • P. Git
  • A. Koriem

Their research has appeared in venues such as:

  • MEJ Mansoura Engineering Journal
  • Materials & Design
  • Alexandria Engineering Journal
  • Particuology
  • Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A

Robert F. Singer was awarded the Heyn Commemorative Medal in 2010.

Best Publications

  • Cellular Ti-6Al-4V structures with interconnected macro porosity for bone implants fabricated by selective electron beam melting.

    Peter Heinl;Lenka Müller;Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

  • Grain structure evolution in Inconel 718 during selective electron beam melting

    H. Helmer;A. Bauereiß;R.F. Singer;C. Körner

  • Cellular titanium by selective electron beam melting

    Peter Heinl;Andreas Rottmair;Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

  • Processing window and evaporation phenomena for Ti–6Al–4V produced by selective electron beam melting

    V. Juechter;T. Scharowsky;R.F. Singer;C. Körner

  • Processing of Metal Foams—Challenges and Opportunities

    Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

  • Improved processing of carbon nanotube/magnesium alloy composites

    Qianqian Li;Andreas Viereckl;Christian A. Rottmair;Robert F. Singer

  • Microstructure of the Nickel-Base Superalloy CMSX-4 Fabricated by Selective Electron Beam Melting

    Markus Ramsperger;Robert F. Singer;Carolin Körner

  • Additive manufacturing of nickel-based superalloy Inconel 718 by selective electron beam melting: Processing window and microstructure

    Harald Ernst Helmer;Carolin Körner;Robert Friedrich Singer

  • Creep properties of different γ′-strengthened Co-base superalloys

    A. Bauer;S. Neumeier;F. Pyczak;R.F. Singer

  • The effect of Re and Ru on γ/γ′ microstructure, γ-solid solution strengthening and creep strength in nickel-base superalloys

    A. Heckl;S. Neumeier;M. Göken;R.F. Singer

  • In vivo performance of selective electron beam-melted Ti-6Al-4V structures.

    Sabine Ponader;Cornelius von Wilmowsky;Martin Widenmayer;Rainer Lutz

  • Design of Auxetic Structures via Mathematical Optimization

    J. Schwerdtfeger;F. Wein;G. Leugering;R. F. Singer

  • Auxetic cellular structures through selective electron‐beam melting

    J. Schwerdtfeger;P. Heinl;R. F. Singer;C. Körner

  • Selective Electron Beam Melting of Cellular Titanium: Mechanical Properties

    Peter Heinl;Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

  • Tailoring the grain structure of IN718 during selective electron beam melting

    Carolin Körner;Harald Helmer;Andreas Bauereiß;Robert F. Singer

  • Effects of topographical surface modifications of electron beam melted Ti-6Al-4V titanium on human fetal osteoblasts.

    Sabine Ponader;Eleftherios Vairaktaris;Peter Heinl;Cornelius v. Wilmowsky

  • CNT reinforced light metal composites produced by melt stirring and by high pressure die casting

    Qianqian Li;Christian A. Rottmair;Robert F. Singer

  • Partitioning of Re between γ and γ′ phase in nickel-base superalloys

    A. Volek;F. Pyczak;R.F. Singer;H. Mughrabi

  • Hot tearing of nickel-based superalloys during directional solidification

    J. Zhang;R.F. Singer

  • Effect of ruthenium on the precipitation of topologically close packed phases in Ni-based superalloys of 3rd and 4th generation

    Kamil Matuszewski;Ralf Rettig;Hubert Matysiak;Zirong Peng

  • Metal foam stabilization by oxide network particles

    Carolin Körner;Michael Arnold;Robert F. Singer

  • In situ flaw detection by IR‐imaging during electron beam melting

    Jan Schwerdtfeger;Robert F. Singer;Carolin Körner

Frequent Co-Authors

Carolin Körner
Carolin Körner University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Sannakaisa Virtanen
Sannakaisa Virtanen University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Mathias Göken
Mathias Göken University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Dierk Raabe
Dierk Raabe Max Planck Institute for Iron Research
Frank A. Müller
Frank A. Müller Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Wilhelm Schwieger
Wilhelm Schwieger University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Pyuck-Pa Choi
Pyuck-Pa Choi Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Krzysztof J. Kurzydłowski
Krzysztof J. Kurzydłowski Bialystok University of Technology
Ingo Steinbach
Ingo Steinbach Ruhr University Bochum
Uwe Glatzel
Uwe Glatzel University of Bayreuth

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