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D-Index
39
Citations
4952
World Ranking
2178
National Ranking
92

Robert W. Besant 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 Robert W. Besant sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 148 publications — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Robert W. Besant 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 Robert W. Besant 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: 39 D-Index — 40th percentile

40% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Robert W. Besant is affiliated with the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. Their research and academic career are connected to this institution.

There are no recent papers, co-authors, publication venues, book publications, main fields, subfields, main research topics, or awards listed for Robert W. Besant in the available data. Therefore, specific details about their scholarly output or research focus cannot be provided at this time.

Best Publications

  • A mathematical model for predicting the densification and growth of frost on a flat plate

    Y.-X. Tao;R.W. Besant;K.S. Rezkallah

  • Energy wheel effectiveness: part I—development of dimensionless groups

    C.J. Simonson;R.W. Besant

  • A review of frosting in air-to-air energy exchangers

    Mohammad Rafati Nasr;Melanie Fauchoux;Robert W. Besant;Carey J. Simonson

  • Numerical model and effectiveness correlations for a run-around heat recovery system with combined counter and cross flow exchangers

    Alireza Vali;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant;Gazi Mahmood

  • Energy wheel effectiveness: part II—correlations

    C.J. Simonson;R.W. Besant

  • Performance testing of a counter-cross-flow run-around membrane energy exchanger (RAMEE) system for HVAC applications

    Khizir Mahmud;Gazi I. Mahmood;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • Applicability and optimum control strategy of energy recovery ventilators in different climatic conditions

    Mohammad Rasouli;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • Comparison of experimental data and a model for heat and mass transfer performance of a liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (LAMEE) when used for air dehumidification and salt solution regeneration

    Gaoming Ge;Davood Ghadiri Moghaddam;Ahmed H. Abdel-Salam;Robert W. Besant

  • State-of-the-art in liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers (LAMEEs): A comprehensive review

    Mohamed R.H. Abdel-Salam;Gaoming Ge;Melanie Fauchoux;Robert W. Besant

  • Air-to-Air Energy Recovery

    Robert Besant;Carey Simonson

  • Uncertainties in energy and economic performance of HVAC systems and energy recovery ventilators due to uncertainties in building and HVAC parameters

    Mohammad Rasouli;Gaoming Ge;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • Expected energy and economic benefits, and environmental impacts for liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers (LAMEEs) in HVAC systems: A review

    Mohamed R.H. Abdel-Salam;Melanie Fauchoux;Gaoming Ge;Robert W. Besant

  • Steady-state performance of a run-around membrane energy exchanger (RAMEE) for a range of outdoor air conditions

    Howard B. Hemingson;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • Transient behavior of run-around heat and moisture exchanger system. Part І: Model formulation and verification

    Mehran Seyed-Ahmadi;Blake Erb;Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • Heat and Moisture Transfer in Desiccant Coated Rotary Energy Exchangers: Part I. Numerical Model

    Carey J. Simonson;Robert W. Besant

  • HVAC Duct System Design Using Genetic Algorithms

    Y. Asiedu;Robert W. Besant;P. Gu

  • Design and testing of a novel 3-fluid liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger (3-fluid LAMEE)

    Mohamed R.H. Abdel-Salam;Robert W. Besant;Carey J. Simonson

  • Heat and moisture transfer in energy wheels during sorption, condensation and frosting conditions

    Carey Simonson;Robert Besant

  • Fan supplied heat exchanger fin performance under frosting conditions

    Hong Chen;Leena Thomas;Robert W Besant

  • Research and applications of liquid-to-air membrane energy exchangers in building HVAC systems at University of Saskatchewan: A review

    Gaoming Ge;Mohamed R.H. Abdel-Salam;Robert W. Besant;Carey J. Simonson

  • Numerical model of a small-scale liquid-to-air membrane energy exchanger: Parametric study of membrane resistance and air side convective heat transfer coefficient

    Davood Ghadiri Moghaddam;Ashkan Oghabi;Gaoming Ge;Robert W. Besant

Frequent Co-Authors

Carey J. Simonson
Carey J. Simonson University of Saskatchewan
Lee D. Wilson
Lee D. Wilson University of Saskatchewan

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