2026 Vitali F. Nesterenko: 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	44	11946	11550	2776	2579	236	9479

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Current World Ranking

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Materials Science

11946

11550

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2579

236

9479

Overview

Vitali F. Nesterenko is affiliated with the University of California, San Diego in the United States. Their research contributions are documented primarily through publications hosted in reputable academic venues.

Their recent publication record includes the following paper:

Non-solitary wave response generated by "soft" striker impact on strongly nonlinear weakly dissipative granular chains (2025, arXiv (Cornell University))

This paper explores complex wave dynamics in nonlinear granular materials, indicating a focus on physics and material science relevant to wave propagation and nonlinear dynamics.

Collaboration plays a role in Nesterenko's research work. A frequent co-author associated with them is:

Po-Hsun Chiu

Nesterenko's publication venues include:

arXiv (Cornell University)

These venues reflect the dissemination of preprints and possibly emerging or foundational research before formal peer-reviewed publication. The focus on arXiv suggests engagement with timely and open-access research communication.

Best Publications

Dynamics of Heterogeneous Materials

Vitali F. Nesterenko

1198
Citations
Shear localization in dynamic deformation of materials: microstructural evolution and self-organization

Marc A. Meyers;Vitali F. Nesterenko;Jerry C. LaSalvia;Qing Xue

467
Citations
Tunability of solitary wave properties in one-dimensional strongly nonlinear phononic crystals.

C. Daraio;V. F. Nesterenko;E. B. Herbold;S. Jin

422
Citations
Strongly nonlinear waves in a chain of Teflon beads.

C. Daraio;V. F. Nesterenko;E. B. Herbold;S. Jin

388
Citations
Self-organization of shear bands in titanium and Ti–6Al–4V alloy

Q. Xue;M.A. Meyers;V.F. Nesterenko

384
Citations
Energy trapping and shock disintegration in a composite granular medium.

C. Daraio;V. F. Nesterenko;E. B. Herbold;S. Jin

375
Citations
Anomalous wave reflection at the interface of two strongly nonlinear granular media.

V. F. Nesterenko;C. Daraio;E. B. Herbold;S. Jin

358
Citations
Dynamic response of conventional and hot isostatically pressed Ti–6Al–4V alloys: experiments and modeling

Sia Nemat-Nasser;Wei-Guo Guo;Vitali F. Nesterenko;S.S. Indrakanti

358
Citations
Observation of a new type of solitary waves in a one-dimensional granular medium

A. N. Lazaridi;V. F. Nesterenko

305
Citations
Shear localization and recrystallization in high-strain, high-strain-rate deformation of tantalum

V.F. Nesterenko;M.A. Meyers;J.C. LaSalvia;M.P. Bondar

241
Citations
Multiscale tunability of solitary wave dynamics in tensegrity metamaterials

Fernando Fraternali;Gerardo Carpentieri;Ada Amendola;Robert E. Skelton

192
Citations
Pulse propagation in a linear and nonlinear diatomic periodic chain: effects of acoustic frequency band-gap

E. B. Herbold;J. Kim;V. F. Nesterenko;S. Y. Wang

178
Citations
Damage evolution in dynamic deformation of silicon carbide

C.J. Shih;M.A. Meyers;V.F. Nesterenko;S.J. Chen

176
Citations
Self-organization in the initiation of adiabatic shear bands

V.F. Nesterenko;M.A. Meyers;T.W. Wright

168
Citations
Particle size effect on strength, failure, and shock behavior in polytetrafluoroethylene-Al-W granular composite materials

E. B. Herbold;V. F. Nesterenko;D. J. Benson;J. Cai

164
Citations
Particle size effect on strength, failure and shock behavior in Polytetrafluoroethylene-Al-W granular composites

E. B. Herbold;V. F. Nesterenko;D. J. Benson;J. Cai

160
Citations
Hot isostatic pressing of powder in tube MgB2 wires

A. Serquis;L. Civale;D. L. Hammon;X. Z. Liao

156
Citations
High-strain, high-strain-rate flow and failure in PTFE/Al/W granular composites

J. Cai;S.M. Walley;R.J.A. Hunt;W.G. Proud

136
Citations
Influence of microstructures and crystalline defects on the superconductivity of MgB2

A. Serquis;X. Z. Liao;Y. T. Zhu;J. Y. Coulter

128
Citations
Self organization of shear bands in stainless steel

Q. Xue;M.A. Meyers;V.F. Nesterenko

126
Citations