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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Australia
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 91 107 99 3 3 559 28399
Materials Science 83 2409 2327 87 86 415 21822

Weihua Li publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Weihua Li between 1999 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Weihua Li published across 27 years, from 1999 to 2025, averaging 31.3 papers a year. Output peaked at 77 publications in 2025. 135 of the 844 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
25 50 75
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1999 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 77. Peak 77 publications in 2025. 1999: 2 publications 2000: 1 publication 2001: 1 publication 2002: 7 publications 2003: 5 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 14 publications 2007: 11 publications 2008: 20 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 10 publications 2011: 21 publications 2012: 16 publications 2013: 47 publications 2014: 45 publications 2015: 33 publications 2016: 51 publications 2017: 50 publications 2018: 54 publications 2019: 61 publications 2020: 59 publications 2021: 53 publications 2022: 48 publications 2023: 73 publications 2024: 58 publications 2025: 77 publications
1999 2025

844 publications in total across all disciplines

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Weihua Li: publications per year, 1999 to 2025
Year Publications
1999 2
2000 1
2001 1
2002 7
2003 5
2004 9
2005 7
2006 14
2007 11
2008 20
2009 11
2010 10
2011 21
2012 16
2013 47
2014 45
2015 33
2016 51
2017 50
2018 54
2019 61
2020 59
2021 53
2022 48
2023 73
2024 58
2025 77
Total 844
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Weihua Li 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 Weihua Li 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, 557–566 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: 559 publications — 95th percentile

95% 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
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 3 559
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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Weihua Li 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 Weihua Li 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, 91 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: 91 D-Index — 97th percentile

97% 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
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 91
92 4
93+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Australia Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Australia Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Australia Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Australia Leader Award

Overview

Weihua Li is affiliated with the University of Wollongong in Australia and has a substantial publication record in engineering, with emphasis on civil and structural engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, control and systems engineering, and electrical and electronic engineering. Their work spans a diverse range of subfields and topics related to vibration control, material science, robotics, and structural analysis.

The primary fields of study represented in their research output include:

  • Engineering

Their research contributes notably to these subfields:

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

The main topics covered by their publications include:

  • Vibration Control and Rheological Fluids
  • Structural Engineering and Vibration Analysis
  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Advanced Materials and Mechanics
  • Micro and Nano Robotics
  • Soft Robotics and Applications
  • Seismic Performance and Analysis

Weihua Li's frequent co-authors indicate collaboration in various research areas and include:

  • Haiping Du
  • S. S. Sun
  • Shiwu Zhang
  • Shi-Yang Tang
  • Donghong Ning

The most common publication venues for their work are:

  • Smart Materials and Structures
  • arXiv (Cornell University)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics
  • Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing

Selected recent papers by Weihua Li include:

  • A hybrid deep-learning model for fault diagnosis of rolling bearings, 2020, Measurement
  • A semi-active suspension using a magnetorheological damper with nonlinear negative-stiffness component, 2020, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing
  • Recent progress of magnetorheological elastomers: a review, 2020, Smart Materials and Structures
  • A Review of Secondary Flow in Inertial Microfluidics, 2020, Micromachines
  • A Liquid Metal Artificial Muscle, 2021, Advanced Materials

This research portfolio highlights an interdisciplinary approach integrating mechanical and civil engineering principles with advanced materials and robotics applications. The published work includes analytical reviews, experimental studies, and development of novel engineering devices and materials aligned with contemporary challenges in vibration control and smart materials.

Best Publications

  • Fundamentals and applications of inertial microfluidics: a review

    Jun Zhang;Sheng Yan;Dan Yuan;Gursel Alici

  • A state-of-the-art review on magnetorheological elastomer devices

    Yancheng Li;Jianchun Li;Weihua Li;Haiping Du

  • MR damper and its application for semi-active control of vehicle suspension system

    G Z Yao;F F Yap;G Chen;Weihua Li

  • Lab on a chip for continuous-flow magnetic cell separation

    Majid Hejazian;Weihua Li;Nam-Trung Nguyen

  • Shear thickening fluids in protective applications: A review

    Selim Gürgen;Selim Gürgen;Melih Cemal Kuşhan;Weihua Li

  • Design and Experimental Evaluation of a Magnetorheological Brake

    W.H. Li;H. Du

  • Investigation on magnetorheological elastomers based on natural rubber

    Lin Chen;Xing-long Gong;Wan-quan Jiang;Jing-jing Yao

  • Active droplet sorting in microfluidics: a review

    Heng Dong Xi;Hao Zheng;Wei Guo;Alfonso M. Gañán-Calvo

  • Liquid metal-filled magnetorheological elastomer with positive piezoconductivity.

    Guolin Yun;Shi Yang Tang;Shuaishuai Sun;Dan Yuan

  • Development and characterization of a magnetorheological elastomer based adaptive seismic isolator

    Yancheng Li;Jianchun Li;Weihua Li;Bijan Samali

  • A Review of Localization Systems for Robotic Endoscopic Capsules

    Trung Duc Than;Gursel Alici;Hao Zhou;Weihua Li

  • Viscoelastic properties of MR elastomers under harmonic loading

    Weihua Li;Yang Zhou;Tongfei Tian

  • Microstructures and viscoelastic properties of anisotropic magnetorheological elastomers

    L Chen;X L Gong;W H Li

  • A hybrid deep-learning model for fault diagnosis of rolling bearings

    Yang Xu;Zhixiong Li;Zhixiong Li;Shuqing Wang;Weihua Li

  • Testing and steady state modeling of a linear MR damper under sinusoidal loading

    W H Li;G Z Yao;G Chen;S H Yeo

  • A review on performance enhancement techniques for ambient vibration energy harvesters

    Tanju Yildirim;Mergen H. Ghayesh;Weihua Li;Gursel Alici

  • The rheology of shear thickening fluid (STF) and the dynamic performance of an STF-filled damper

    Xianzhou Zhang;Weihua Li;Xinglong Gong

  • Recent progress of particle migration in viscoelastic fluids

    Dan Yuan;Qianbin Zhao;Sheng Yan;Shi-Yang Tang

  • A review of microfabrication techniques and dielectrophoretic microdevices for particle manipulation and separation

    Ming Li;Weihua Li;Jun Zhang;Gursel Alici

  • A highly adjustable magnetorheological elastomer base isolator for applications of real-time adaptive control

    Yancheng Li;Jianchun Li;Tongfei Tian;Weihua Li

  • Effect of carbon black on the mechanical performances of magnetorheological elastomers

    L Chen;Xiuqing Gong;Weihua Li

Frequent Co-Authors

Haiping Du
Haiping Du University of Wollongong
Gursel Alici
Gursel Alici University of Wollongong
Shi-Yang Tang
Shi-Yang Tang University of Southampton
Hejun Du
Hejun Du Nanyang Technological University
Weijia Wen
Weijia Wen Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Nong Zhang
Nong Zhang University of Technology Sydney
Nam-Trung Nguyen
Nam-Trung Nguyen Griffith University
Xinglong Gong
Xinglong Gong University of Science and Technology of China
Zhenjun Ma
Zhenjun Ma University of Wollongong
Gordon G. Wallace
Gordon G. Wallace University of Wollongong

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