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Thailand
2026

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
110
Citations
45935
World Ranking
32
National Ranking
1

Somchai Wongwises 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 Somchai Wongwises sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 659+

This scientist: 705 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Somchai Wongwises 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 Somchai Wongwises 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: 110 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 Thailand Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Thailand Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Thailand Leader Award

Overview

Somchai Wongwises is affiliated with King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi in Thailand. Their research primarily focuses on engineering, with a specialized concentration in mechanical engineering and related subfields. The scientist's work spans several areas within engineering, including biomedical engineering, computational mechanics, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, as well as electrical and electronic engineering.

The main topics of Somchai Wongwises' research include:

  • Heat Transfer and Optimization
  • Nanofluid Flow and Heat Transfer
  • Heat Transfer Mechanisms
  • Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies
  • Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems
  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies
  • Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows

Publications by Wongwises have appeared frequently in several scientific journals. The most common venues for their research papers include:

  • International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
  • Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
  • AIP Conference Proceedings
  • Alexandria Engineering Journal

Some recent papers authored or co-authored by the scientist illustrate the breadth of their research interests and areas of study:

  • Multi-objective design optimization of a multi-generation energy system based on geothermal and solar energy, 2020, Energy Conversion and Management
  • Review on CO2 capture by blended amine solutions, 2022, International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control
  • Recent advances in using nanofluids in renewable energy systems and the environmental implications of their uptake, 2021, Nano Energy
  • Conceptual analysis framework development to understand barriers of nanofluid commercialization, 2021, Nano Energy
  • Review on the recent progress in the preparation and stability of graphene-based nanofluids, 2020, Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Somchai Wongwises include:

  • Omid Mahian
  • Ahmet Selim Dalkılıç
  • Mehrdad Mesgarpour
  • Lazarus Godson Asirvatham
  • Ho Seon Ahn

Somchai Wongwises' contributions primarily advance the understanding of thermal systems, nanofluid applications, and energy system optimization. Their work contributes to fields where efficient heat transfer and renewable energy technologies are critical.

Best Publications

  • A review of the applications of nanofluids in solar energy

    Omid Mahian;Ali Kianifar;Soteris A. Kalogirou;Ioan M. Pop

  • Enhancement of heat transfer using nanofluids—An overview

    Lazarus Godson;B. Raja;D. Mohan Lal;Somchai Wongwises

  • Critical review of heat transfer characteristics of nanofluids

    Visinee Trisaksri;Somchai Wongwises

  • Measurement of temperature-dependent thermal conductivity and viscosity of TiO2-water nanofluids

    Weerapun Duangthongsuk;Somchai Wongwises

  • Recent advances in modeling and simulation of nanofluid flows-Part I: Fundamentals and theory

    Omid Mahian;Omid Mahian;Omid Mahian;Lioua Kolsi;Mohammad Amani;Patrice Estellé

  • A critical review of convective heat transfer of nanofluids

    Weerapun Daungthongsuk;Somchai Wongwises

  • An experimental study on the heat transfer performance and pressure drop of TiO2-water nanofluids flowing under a turbulent flow regime

    Weerapun Duangthongsuk;Somchai Wongwises

  • A review of solar-powered Stirling engines and low temperature differential Stirling engines

    Bancha Kongtragool;Somchai Wongwises

  • Heat transfer enhancement and pressure drop characteristics of TiO2–water nanofluid in a double-tube counter flow heat exchanger

    Weerapun Duangthongsuk;Somchai Wongwises

  • A review of flow and heat transfer characteristics in curved tubes

    Paisarn Naphon;Somchai Wongwises

  • A review of entropy generation in nanofluid flow

    Omid Mahian;Ali Kianifar;Clement Kleinstreuer;Moh’d A. Al-Nimr

  • Nanofluid flow and heat transfer in porous media: A review of the latest developments

    Alibakhsh Kasaeian;Reza Daneshazarian;Omid Mahian;Lioua Kolsi

  • Recent advances in modeling and simulation of nanofluid flows—Part II: Applications

    Omid Mahian;Omid Mahian;Omid Mahian;Lioua Kolsi;Mohammad Amani;Patrice Estellé

  • An updated review on application of nanofluids in heat exchangers for saving energy

    Ahmad Hajatzadeh Pordanjani;Saeed Aghakhani;Masoud Afrand;Boshra Mahmoudi

  • Thermal conductivity of Cu/TiO2–water/EG hybrid nanofluid: Experimental data and modeling using artificial neural network and correlation☆

    Mohammd Hemmat Esfe;Somchai Wongwises;Ali Naderi;Amin Asadi

  • Nanofluids effects on the evaporation rate in a solar still equipped with a heat exchanger

    Omid Mahian;Ali Kianifar;Saeed Zeinali Heris;Dongsheng Wen;Dongsheng Wen

  • Experimental study of hydrocarbon mixtures to replace HFC-134a in a domestic refrigerator

    Somchai Wongwises;Nares Chimres

  • Viscosity of nanofluids: A review of recent experimental studies

    Kazem Bashirnezhad;Shahab Bazri;Mohammad Reza Safaei;Marjan Goodarzi

  • Experimental Investigation on the Thermal Conductivity and Viscosity of Silver-Deionized Water Nanofluid

    L. Godson;B. Raja;D. Mohan Lal;S. Wongwises

  • Heat transfer efficiency of Al2O3-MWCNT/thermal oil hybrid nanofluid as a cooling fluid in thermal and energy management applications: An experimental and theoretical investigation

    Amin Asadi;Meisam Asadi;Alireza Rezaniakolaei;Lasse Aistrup Rosendahl

  • Nucleate pool boiling heat transfer of TiO2–R141b nanofluids

    Visinee Trisaksri;Somchai Wongwises

Frequent Co-Authors

Ahmet Selim Dalkılıç
Ahmet Selim Dalkılıç Yıldız Technical University
Omid Mahian
Omid Mahian Ningbo University
Masoud Afrand
Masoud Afrand Islamic Azad University of Najafabad
Mohammad Hemmat Esfe
Mohammad Hemmat Esfe Semnan University
Ho Seon Ahn
Ho Seon Ahn Incheon National University
Alibakhsh Kasaeian
Alibakhsh Kasaeian University of Tehran
Paisarn Naphon
Paisarn Naphon Srinakharinwirot University
Seyfolah Saedodin
Seyfolah Saedodin Semnan University
Ahmet Z. Sahin
Ahmet Z. Sahin King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Arash Karimipour
Arash Karimipour Cihan University-Erbil

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