World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

D-Index
48
Citations
9293
World Ranking
1287
National Ranking
521

Weidong Zhu 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 Weidong Zhu 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: 354 publications — 82nd percentile

82% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Weidong Zhu 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 Weidong Zhu 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: 48 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% 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

  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Overview

Weidong Zhu is affiliated with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, United States. Their research primarily spans the field of engineering, with a focused interest in subfields such as civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, control and systems engineering, mechanics of materials, and computer vision and pattern recognition.

The main topics addressed in Zhu's body of work include vibration and dynamic analysis, structural health monitoring techniques, optical measurement and interference techniques, fluid dynamics and vibration analysis, tribology and lubrication engineering, gear and bearing dynamics analysis, and composite structure analysis and optimization.

Their publication record includes frequent contributions to several academic venues, notably:

  • Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
  • Journal of Sound and Vibration
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Journal of vibration and acoustics

Zhu has collaborated extensively with a number of researchers. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Gang Li
  • Chao Fu
  • Yinghui Li
  • Kuan Lu
  • Ke Yuan

Selected recent papers by Zhu demonstrate a focus on lubrication and bearing systems, as well as uncertainty analysis in rotor systems, including:

  • Theoretical and experimental investigation on the influences of misalignment on the lubrication performances and lubrication regimes transition of water lubricated bearing (2020, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing)
  • A state-of-the-art review on uncertainty analysis of rotor systems (2022, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing)
  • Theoretical and experimental research on the micro interface lubrication regime of water lubricated bearing (2020, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing)
  • Theoretical and experimental exploration on the micro asperity contact load ratios and lubrication regimes transition for water-lubricated stern tube bearing (2021, Tribology International)
  • Ethical impact of artificial intelligence in managerial accounting (2023, International Journal of Accounting Information Systems)

Weidong Zhu was awarded the title of Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 2010.

Best Publications

  • Energetics and Stability of Translating Media with an Arbitrarily Varying Length

    W. D. Zhu;J. Ni

  • Buckling and postbuckling of biaxially compressed functionally graded multilayer graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced polymer composite plates

    Mitao Song;Mitao Song;Jie Yang;Sritawat Kitipornchai;Weidong Zhu

  • A Review of the Development of Wind Turbine Generators Across the World

    N. Goudarzi;W. D. Zhu

  • Theoretical and experimental exploration into the fluid structure coupling dynamic behaviors towards water-lubricated bearing with axial asymmetric grooves

    Unknown

  • An off-line programming system for robotic drilling in aerospace manufacturing

    Weidong Zhu;Weiwei Qu;Lianghong Cao;Di Yang

  • Theoretical and experimental investigation on the influences of misalignment on the lubrication performances and lubrication regimes transition of water lubricated bearing

    Zhongliang Xie;Nawei Shen;Weidong Zhu;Wenchao Tian

  • Feature-based reverse modeling strategies

    Yinling Ke;Shuqian Fan;Weidong Zhu;An Li

  • Nonlinear free vibration of cracked functionally graded graphene platelet-reinforced nanocomposite beams in thermal environments

    Mitao Song;Yuhao Gong;Jie Yang;Weidong Zhu

  • Active Control of Translating Media With Arbitrarily Varying Length

    W. D. Zhu;J. Ni;J. Huang

  • Nonlinear responses of a dual-rotor system with rub-impact fault subject to interval uncertain parameters

    Unknown

  • Forced vibration analysis of Timoshenko double-beam system under compressive axial load by means of Green's functions

    X. Zhao;B. Chen;B. Chen;Y.H. Li;W.D. Zhu

  • Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Structural Damage Detection Using Changes in Natural Frequencies

    G. Y. Xu;W. D. Zhu;B. H. Emory

  • Theoretical and experimental research on the micro interface lubrication regime of water lubricated bearing

    Zhongliang Xie;Yun Zhang;Jinzhu Zhou;Weidong Zhu

  • Free vibration analysis of a rotating hub-functionally graded material beam system with the dynamic stiffening effect

    L. Li;L. Li;D.G. Zhang;W.D. Zhu

  • Theoretical and experimental exploration on the micro asperity contact load ratios and lubrication regimes transition for water-lubricated stern tube bearing

    Zhongliang Xie;Zhongliang Xie;Zhongliang Xie;Weidong Zhu

  • A New Model for the Relationship Between Vibration Characteristics Caused by the Time-Varying Contact Stiffness of a Deep Groove Ball Bearing and Defect Sizes

    Jing Liu;Yimin Shao;W. D. Zhu

  • Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Elevator Cable Dynamics and Control

    W. D. Zhu;Y. Chen

  • Analytical solutions of nonlocal coupled thermoelastic forced vibrations of micro-/nano-beams by means of Green's functions

    X. Zhao;X. Zhao;W.D. Zhu;Y.H. Li

  • Low-dimensional chaotic response of axially accelerating continuum in the supercritical regime

    B. Ravindra;W. D. Zhu

  • Free vibration and buckling analyses of edge-cracked functionally graded multilayer graphene nanoplatelet-reinforced composite beams resting on an elastic foundation

    Mitao Song;Yuhao Gong;Jie Yang;Weidong Zhu

  • Design and analysis of a scaled model of a high-rise, high-speed elevator

    W.D. Zhu;L.J. Teppo

  • Experimental and numerical study of turbulence effect on aerodynamic performance of a small-scale vertical axis wind turbine

    David Wafula Wekesa;David Wafula Wekesa;Cong Wang;Yingjie Wei;Weidong Zhu;Weidong Zhu

  • Machine tool component error extraction and error compensation by incorporating statistical analysis

    Weidong Zhu;Zhigang Wang;Kazuo Yamazaki

  • Modeling Large Deflections of Initially Curved Beams in Compliant Mechanisms Using Chained Beam-Constraint-Model

    Guimin Chen;Fulei Ma;Guangbo Hao;Weidong Zhu

Frequent Co-Authors

Issei Komuro
Issei Komuro University of Tokyo
Jing Liu
Jing Liu Chongqing University
Ryozo Nagai
Ryozo Nagai Jichi Medical University
Yoshio Yazaki
Yoshio Yazaki University of Tokyo
Yimin Shao
Yimin Shao Chongqing University
Akira Kikuchi
Akira Kikuchi Osaka University
Makoto Asashima
Makoto Asashima Teikyo University
C. D. Mote
C. D. Mote University of Maryland, College Park
Bao-Zhu Guo
Bao-Zhu Guo University of the Witwatersrand
Akihiro Umezawa
Akihiro Umezawa National Center For Child Health and Development

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For students exploring Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the USA, understanding related fields and online degree options can broaden career opportunities. Degrees in areas like counseling or applied behavior analysis provide alternative pathways for those interested in human factors and ergonomics within the engineering sector.

Many prospective students seek programs that balance quality with accessibility. Those researching options might find that the best easiest counseling degree programs offer flexible schedules and practical coursework, making them appealing for engineers looking to enhance soft skills.

For accelerated learning, the online applied behavior analysis degree accelerated pathways are ideal for individuals aiming to complete their studies quickly without compromising on depth, a useful consideration for tech professionals pivoting careers.

When considering graduate studies in niche areas like speech pathology, it’s helpful to evaluate admissions challenges. Insights into how hard is it to get into speech pathology grad school provide context on academic competitiveness and necessary preparation.

Finally, for those seeking accessible master's programs in speech language pathology, exploring the easiest slp masters to get into can help identify suitable options that balance entry requirements with quality education.

Best Scientists Citing Weidong Zhu

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles