2026 Robert F. Singer: 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	59	7406	7159	434	421	238	11888

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

948
Citations
Grain structure evolution in Inconel 718 during selective electron beam melting

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

334
Citations
Cellular titanium by selective electron beam melting

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

322
Citations
Processing window and evaporation phenomena for Ti–6Al–4V produced by selective electron beam melting

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

283
Citations
Processing of Metal Foams—Challenges and Opportunities

Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

277
Citations
Improved processing of carbon nanotube/magnesium alloy composites

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

277
Citations
Microstructure of the Nickel-Base Superalloy CMSX-4 Fabricated by Selective Electron Beam Melting

Markus Ramsperger;Robert F. Singer;Carolin Körner

247
Citations
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

242
Citations
Creep properties of different γ′-strengthened Co-base superalloys

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

226
Citations
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

225
Citations
In vivo performance of selective electron beam-melted Ti-6Al-4V structures.

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

223
Citations
Design of Auxetic Structures via Mathematical Optimization

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

214
Citations
Auxetic cellular structures through selective electron‐beam melting

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

213
Citations
Selective Electron Beam Melting of Cellular Titanium: Mechanical Properties

Peter Heinl;Carolin Körner;Robert F. Singer

209
Citations
Tailoring the grain structure of IN718 during selective electron beam melting

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

199
Citations
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

196
Citations
CNT reinforced light metal composites produced by melt stirring and by high pressure die casting

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

194
Citations
Partitioning of Re between γ and γ′ phase in nickel-base superalloys

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

191
Citations
Hot tearing of nickel-based superalloys during directional solidification

J. Zhang;R.F. Singer

182
Citations
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

180
Citations
Metal foam stabilization by oxide network particles

Carolin Körner;Michael Arnold;Robert F. Singer

170
Citations
In situ flaw detection by IR‐imaging during electron beam melting

Jan Schwerdtfeger;Robert F. Singer;Carolin Körner

168
Citations