2026 Thomas G. Leone: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering	42	1867	1727	703	611	267	5295

Thomas G. Leone 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 Thomas G. Leone sits on this spectrum.

47 publications 659+

This scientist: 267 publications — 65th percentile

65% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Thomas G. Leone 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 Thomas G. Leone sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 42 D-Index — 49th percentile

49% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Thomas G. Leone is affiliated with Ford Motor Company in the United States. Their research spans multiple topics mainly within the fields of engineering and chemical engineering, with a focus on automotive and geotechnical applications.

Leone's recent publications cover both geotechnical engineering and automotive engineering. Notable papers include:

"Effects of Creep on Shield Tunnelling Through Squeezing Ground" (2023), published in Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
"An estimation equation for the TBM thrust force in creeping rock" (2023), published in Computers and Geotechnics

In addition to those, coauthors such as Zhenbiao Zhou are linked to related work on fuel performance and combustion technology, though these publications are primarily attributed to Zhou. Leone's own work contributes to areas bridging rock mechanics and tunneling technology alongside automotive combustion research.

Frequent coauthors of Leone include:

Michael J. Brear
Zhenbiao Zhou
Yi Yang
James E. Anderson
Michael H. Shelby

Leone's notable publication venues reflect a diverse research scope:

Fuel
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering
Computers and Geotechnics
Transportation Research Part D Transport and Environment
SSRN Electronic Journal

Their main fields of study are Engineering and Chemical Engineering, with subfields spanning:

Automotive Engineering
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
Biomedical Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Mechanics of Materials

Leone's research topics concentrate primarily on:

Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
Vehicle emissions and performance
Biodiesel Production and Applications
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Rock Mechanics and Modeling
Combustion and flame dynamics
Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures

Best Publications

High octane number ethanol–gasoline blends: Quantifying the potential benefits in the United States

J.E. Anderson;D.M. DiCicco;J.M. Ginder;U. Kramer

301
Citations
Fuel Economy Benefit of Cylinder Deactivation - Sensitivity to Vehicle Application and Operating Constraints

T. G. Leone;M. Pozar

165
Citations
The Effect of Compression Ratio, Fuel Octane Rating, and Ethanol Content on Spark-Ignition Engine Efficiency

Thomas G. Leone;James E. Anderson;Richard S. Davis;Asim Iqbal

160
Citations
Optimal Use of E85 in a Turbocharged Direct Injection Engine

Robert A. Stein;Christopher J. House;Thomas G. Leone

153
Citations
Method and system for engine control

Kenneth James Miller;Thomas G. Leone;Douglas Raymond Martin

145
Citations
Comparison of Variable Camshaft Timing Strategies at Part Load

T. G. Leone;E. J. Christenson;R. A. Stein

144
Citations
Dual Equal VCT - A Variable Camshaft Timing Strategy for Improved Fuel Economy and Emissions

R. A. Stein;K. M. Galietti;T. G. Leone

137
Citations
Control strategy for engine employing multiple injection types

Robert A. Stein;Thomas G. Leone;Jeff Lyjak;Michael Shelby

134
Citations
Warm up strategy for ethanol direct injection plus gasoline port fuel injection

Thomas G. Leone;Donald J. Lewis;Robert A. Stein

130
Citations
Hybrid vehicle system having engine with variable valve operation

Thomas G. Leone

124
Citations
Method for controlling injection timing of an internal combustion engine

Thomas G. Leone;Robert A. Stein;Jeffrey C. Lyjak

117
Citations
System and method for engine fuel blend control

Thomas G. Leone;Robert A. Stein;Jeffrey C. Lyjak

117
Citations
Engine with two port fuel injectors

Thomas G. Leone;Robert A. Stein;Jeffrey C. Lyjak

113
Citations
Method and system for controlling fuel usage

Gopichandra Surnilla;John Nelson;Thomas G. Leone

109
Citations
Control for alcohol/water/gasoline injection

Marcus Fried;Thomas G. Leone

108
Citations
Engine with water and/or ethanol direct injection plus gas port fuel injectors

Thomas G. Leone;Michael Howard Shelby;Robert A. Stein

104
Citations
Control for knock suppression fluid separator in a motor vehicle

Thomas G. Leone

103
Citations
Spark control for improved engine operation

Michael Shelby;Thomas G. Leone

96
Citations
Transitions among operating modes in an engine with a hybrid valvetrain

William Francis Stockhausen;Mazen Hammoud;Thomas George Leone;Diana Dawn Brehob

91
Citations
Method and system for vehicle refueling

Gopichandra Surnilla;Thomas G. Leone;Krishnaswamy Venkatesh Prasad;Apoorv Agarwal

90
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Gopichandra Surnilla Ford Motor Company (United States)

Ross Dykstra Pursifull Ford Motor Company (United States)

Donald J. Lewis Ford Motor Company (United States)

Mrdjan J. Jankovic Ford Motor Company (United States)

Michael J. Brear University of Melbourne

Davor Hrovat University of California, San Diego

Timothy J. Wallington Ford Motor Company (United States)

James E. Anderson Boston College

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