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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 57 814 743 15 14 201 10659
Materials Science 55 8658 8362 144 140 189 9989

Vincent B. C. Tan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Vincent B. C. Tan between 1995 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Vincent B. C. Tan published across 27 years, from 1995 to 2021, averaging 7.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 15 publications in 2006. 25 of the 205 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1995 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 15. Peak 15 publications in 2006. 1995: 1 publication 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 0 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 13 publications 2006: 15 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 9 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 11 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 11 publications 2017: 12 publications 2018: 13 publications 2019: 7 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 15 publications
1995 2021

205 publications in total across all disciplines

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Vincent B. C. Tan: publications per year, 1995 to 2021
Year Publications
1995 1
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 0
2001 0
2002 6
2003 5
2004 3
2005 13
2006 15
2007 12
2008 9
2009 11
2010 10
2011 9
2012 10
2013 12
2014 11
2015 10
2016 11
2017 12
2018 13
2019 7
2020 10
2021 15
Total 205
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Vincent B. C. Tan 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 Vincent B. C. Tan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 197–206 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
47–56 publications 659+

This scientist: 201 publications — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115 201
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58
347–356 45
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
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Vincent B. C. Tan 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 Vincent B. C. Tan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 57 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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: 57 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83
49 44
50 64
51 56
52 50
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48
57 42 57
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Structural engineering

Vincent B. C. Tan spends much of his time researching Composite material, Carbon nanotube, Diamond, Structural engineering and Molecular dynamics. His work deals with themes such as Perforation and Shock tube, which intersect with Composite material. The study incorporates disciplines such as Thermal conductivity, van der Waals force, Reinforcement and Polymer in addition to Carbon nanotube.

Vincent B. C. Tan combines subjects such as Stress concentration, Ballistic impact, Projectile and Edge with his study of Structural engineering. As part of one scientific family, Vincent B. C. Tan deals mainly with the area of Projectile, narrowing it down to issues related to the Stiffness, and often Finite element method. His Molecular dynamics research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Chemical physics, Strain rate, Double walled and Buckling.

His most cited work include:

  • Element free method for static and free vibration analysis of spatial thin shell structures (59 citations)
  • Synthesis and evaluation of functionalized isoindigos as antiproliferative agents. (55 citations)
  • Mechanical response of PCBs in portable electronic products during drop impact (53 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Composite material, Finite element method, Structural engineering, Composite number and Carbon nanotube. His study in Delamination, Epoxy, Ultimate tensile strength, Ductility and Nanocomposite is carried out as part of his Composite material studies. His work on Stiffness matrix as part of general Finite element method study is frequently linked to Microscale chemistry, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of science.

His Structural engineering study combines topics in areas such as Ballistic impact and Head. His research integrates issues of Fracture toughness, Geotechnical engineering, Material Degradation and Fibre-reinforced plastic in his study of Composite number. Vincent B. C. Tan interconnects Thermal conductivity, Diamond, Bundle, van der Waals force and Reinforcement in the investigation of issues within Carbon nanotube.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (52.99%)
  • Finite element method (23.08%)
  • Structural engineering (20.51%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2018-2021)?

  • Composite material (52.99%)
  • Composite number (16.24%)
  • Finite element method (23.08%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary scientific interests are in Composite material, Composite number, Finite element method, Delamination and Epoxy. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Ballistic limit and Projectile. His Composite number research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Ductility, Strain rate and Tenacity.

His Finite element method study incorporates themes from Torsion spring, Mathematical analysis and Stiffness. His studies deal with areas such as Acoustics, Transducer and Structural acoustics as well as Delamination. Vincent B. C. Tan usually deals with Epoxy and limits it to topics linked to Fiber and Thermoplastic and Catastrophic failure.

Between 2018 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • On cohesive element parameters and delamination modelling (30 citations)
  • Adaptive discrete-smeared crack (A-DiSC) model for multi-scale progressive damage in composites (10 citations)
  • High density mechanical energy storage with carbon nanothread bundle. (9 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Structural engineering

Vincent B. C. Tan mostly deals with Composite material, Delamination, Epoxy, Fracture toughness and Stiffness. His Classification of discontinuities research extends to the thematically linked field of Composite material. His Delamination research incorporates themes from Ultimate tensile strength, Damage tolerance and Shell.

The various areas that Vincent B. C. Tan examines in his Epoxy study include Fiber, Thermoplastic and Catastrophic failure. Vincent B. C. Tan has included themes like Composite number, Structural engineering, Numerical analysis and Fracture in his Fracture toughness study. His work in Stiffness tackles topics such as Finite element method which are related to areas like Plasticity, Mathematical analysis and Polygon mesh.

Best Publications

  • Large-scale synthesis and field emission properties of vertically oriented CuO nanowire films

    Y W Zhu;T Yu;F C Cheong;X J Xu

  • Cellulose Aerogel from Paper Waste for Crude Oil Spill Cleaning

    Son T. Nguyen;Jingduo Feng;Nhat T. Le;Ai T. T. Le

  • Co3O4 nanostructures with different morphologies and their field-emission properties

    B. Varghese;C. H. Teo;Y. Zhu;M. V. Reddy

  • Timoshenko beam model for vibration analysis of multi-walled carbon nanotubes

    C. M Wang;V. B. C Tan;Yingyan Zhang

  • Modelling deformation and damage characteristics of woven fabric under small projectile impact

    V.P.W. Shim;V.B.C. Tan;T.E. Tay

  • Strengthening fabric armour with silica colloidal suspensions

    V.B.C. Tan;T.E. Tay;W.K. Teo

  • Advanced thermal insulation and absorption properties of recycled cellulose aerogels

    Son T. Nguyen;Jingduo Feng;Shao Kai Ng;Janet P.W. Wong

  • Progressive Failure Analysis of Composites

    T.E. Tay;G. Liu;V.B.C. Tan;X.S. Sun

  • Perforation of high-strength fabric by projectiles of different geometry

    V.B.C Tan;C.T Lim;C.H Cheong

  • One-dimensional iron-cyclopentadienyl sandwich molecular wire with half metallic, negative differential resistance and high-spin filter efficiency properties.

    Liping Zhou;Shuo-Wang Yang;Man-Fai Ng;Michael B. Sullivan

  • Perforation of high-strength double-ply fabric system by varying shaped projectiles

    C.T Lim;V.B.C Tan;C.H Cheong

  • Modelling inter‐yarn friction in woven fabric armour

    X. S. Zeng;V. B. C. Tan;V. P. W. Shim

  • Traction–separation laws for progressive failure of bonded scarf repair of composite panel

    M. Ridha;V.B.C. Tan;T.E. Tay

  • Theoretical investigation of silicon nanowires: Methodology, geometry, surface modification, and electrical conductivity using a multiscale approach

    Man-Fai Ng;Liping Zhou;Liping Zhou;Shuo-Wang Yang;Li Yun Sim

  • Characterization and constitutive modeling of aramid fibers at high strain rates

    V.B.C. Tan;X.S. Zeng;V.P.W. Shim

  • Modelling crimp in woven fabrics subjected to ballistic impact

    V.B.C. Tan;V.P.W. Shim;X. Zeng

  • Damage progression by the element-failure method (EFM) and strain invariant failure theory (SIFT)

    T.E. Tay;S.H.N Tan;V.B.C. Tan;J.H. Gosse

  • Crystallinity and surface effects on Young’s modulus of CuO nanowires

    E. P. S. Tan;Y. Zhu;T. Yu;L. Dai

  • On cohesive element parameters and delamination modelling

    X. Lu;M. Ridha;B. Y. Chen;V. B.C. Tan

  • Crustacean-inspired helicoidal laminates

    J.S. Shang;Nigel H.H. Ngern;Vincent B.C. Tan

  • Computational simulation of fabric armour subjected to ballistic impacts

    V.B.C. Tan;T.W. Ching

  • Performance of an advanced combat helmet with different interior cushioning systems in ballistic impact: Experiments and finite element simulations

    Long Bin Tan;Kwong Ming Tse;Heow Pueh Lee;Vincent Beng Chye Tan

Frequent Co-Authors

Tong Earn Tay
Tong Earn Tay National University of Singapore
Heow Pueh Lee
Heow Pueh Lee National University of Singapore
Chwee Teck Lim
Chwee Teck Lim National University of Singapore
V.P.W. Shim
V.P.W. Shim National University of Singapore
Kian Meng Lim
Kian Meng Lim National University of Singapore
YuanTong Gu
YuanTong Gu Queensland University of Technology
Yingyan Zhang
Yingyan Zhang RMIT University
Gang Zhang
Gang Zhang Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Chorng Haur Sow
Chorng Haur Sow National University of Singapore
John Bell
John Bell Queensland University of Technology

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