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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 50 1156 1063 466 401 178 11326

Xin-Lin Gao publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Xin-Lin Gao between 1991 and 2021, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Xin-Lin Gao published across 31 years, from 1991 to 2021, averaging 5.7 papers a year. Output peaked at 12 publications in 2013. 19 of the 176 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1991 to 2021. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 12. Peak 12 publications in 2013. 1991: 1 publication 1992: 1 publication 1993: 1 publication 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 3 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 2 publications 2000: 6 publications 2001: 3 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 3 publications 2005: 6 publications 2006: 11 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 10 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 7 publications 2011: 7 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 10 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 5 publications 2017: 9 publications 2018: 9 publications 2019: 10 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 9 publications
1991 2021

176 publications in total across all disciplines

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Xin-Lin Gao: publications per year, 1991 to 2021
Year Publications
1991 1
1992 1
1993 1
1994 1
1995 0
1996 2
1997 3
1998 1
1999 2
2000 6
2001 3
2002 4
2003 7
2004 3
2005 6
2006 11
2007 5
2008 10
2009 8
2010 7
2011 7
2012 6
2013 12
2014 10
2015 7
2016 5
2017 9
2018 9
2019 10
2020 10
2021 9
Total 176
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Xin-Lin Gao 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 Xin-Lin Gao 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, 177–186 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: 178 publications — 36th percentile

36% 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
177–186 130 178
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
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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Xin-Lin Gao 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 Xin-Lin Gao 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, 50 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: 50 D-Index — 67th percentile

67% 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 50
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
92 4
93+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2010 - Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Geometry
  • Mathematical analysis

Xin-Lin Gao mainly investigates Composite material, Classical mechanics, Length scale, Boundary value problem and Mechanics. His Modulus, Strain hardening exponent, Quasistatic loading and Flexural strength study in the realm of Composite material interacts with subjects such as Quasistatic process. His Classical mechanics study deals with Beam intersecting with Couple stress and Hamilton's principle.

His Length scale research incorporates elements of Elasticity and Flexural rigidity. His Boundary value problem study is concerned with the field of Mathematical analysis as a whole. His Mathematical analysis study which covers Timoshenko beam theory that intersects with Deflection and Direct integration of a beam.

His most cited work include:

  • A microstructure-dependent Timoshenko beam model based on a modified couple stress theory (818 citations)
  • Bernoulli–Euler beam model based on a modified couple stress theory (774 citations)
  • A non-classical Mindlin plate model based on a modified couple stress theory (244 citations)

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

Xin-Lin Gao focuses on Composite material, Mathematical analysis, Mechanics, Classical mechanics and Boundary value problem. The study incorporates disciplines such as Elasticity, Plane stress, Homogenization, Length scale and Deformation theory in addition to Mathematical analysis. In his work, Microstructure is strongly intertwined with Strain gradient, which is a subfield of Length scale.

His work carried out in the field of Mechanics brings together such families of science as Plasticity, Hardening, Stress, Spherical shell and Deflection. His studies in Classical mechanics integrate themes in fields like Bending and Beam, Timoshenko beam theory. His Boundary value problem research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Potential energy, Equations of motion, Characteristic equation and Surface energy.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Composite material (31.37%)
  • Mathematical analysis (28.76%)
  • Mechanics (23.53%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2017-2021)?

  • Mechanics (23.53%)
  • Mathematical analysis (28.76%)
  • Boundary value problem (16.99%)

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

Xin-Lin Gao mainly focuses on Mechanics, Mathematical analysis, Boundary value problem, Band gap and Composite material. His study in Mechanics is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Fiber-reinforced composite, Penetration, Microstructure and Timoshenko beam theory. His Microstructure research integrates issues from Length scale, Deflection and Buckling.

His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Finite element method, Orthotropic material and Tensor. His Boundary value problem research includes themes of Solid mechanics, Equations of motion and Homogenization. His studies deal with areas such as Drop tests, Meshfree methods, Galerkin method and Interpolation as well as Composite material.

Between 2017 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Three-dimensional metamaterials with a negative Poisson's ratio and a non-positive coefficient of thermal expansion (39 citations)
  • An analytical model for star-shaped re-entrant lattice structures with the orthotropic symmetry and negative Poisson's ratios (18 citations)
  • Band gaps for wave propagation in 2-D periodic composite structures incorporating microstructure effects (13 citations)

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

  • Composite material
  • Geometry
  • Mathematical analysis

His primary areas of study are Band gap, Mathematical analysis, Composite material, Microstructure and Finite element method. His study focuses on the intersection of Band gap and fields such as Wave equation with connections in the field of Elasticity, Volume fraction and Wave propagation. He frequently studies issues relating to Castigliano's method and Mathematical analysis.

His research integrates issues of Elastic wave propagation and Foundation in his study of Composite material. His Microstructure research includes elements of Solid mechanics, Axial symmetry, Potential energy, Buckling and Mechanics. His research investigates the connection between Solid mechanics and topics such as Elasticity that intersect with issues in Length scale.

Best Publications

  • A microstructure-dependent Timoshenko beam model based on a modified couple stress theory

    H.M. Ma;X.-L. Gao;J.N. Reddy

  • Bernoulli–Euler beam model based on a modified couple stress theory

    S. K. Park;X.-L. Gao

  • A non-classical Mindlin plate model based on a modified couple stress theory

    H. M. Ma;H. M. Ma;X. L. Gao;J. N. Reddy

  • A shear-lag model for carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composites

    X.-L. Gao;K. Li

  • Variational formulation of a simplified strain gradient elasticity theory and its application to a pressurized thick-walled cylinder problem

    X.-L. Gao;S.K. Park

  • Variational formulation of a modified couple stress theory and its application to a simple shear problem

    S. K. Park;X.-L. Gao

  • Metamaterials with negative Poisson’s ratio and non-positive thermal expansion

    L. Ai;X.-L. Gao

  • Ballistic Resistant Body Armor: Contemporary and Prospective Materials and Related Protection Mechanisms

    N. V. David;X.-L. Gao;J. Q. Zheng

  • Ballistic helmets – Their design, materials, and performance against traumatic brain injury

    S.G. Kulkarni;X.-L. Gao;S.E. Horner;J.Q. Zheng

  • Two new expanding cavity models for indentation deformations of elastic strain-hardening materials

    X.-L. Gao;X.N. Jing;G. Subhash

  • Effects of cell shape and cell wall thickness variations on the elastic properties of two-dimensional cellular solids

    K. Li;X.-L. Gao;G. Subhash

  • Size-dependent bending analysis of Kirchhoff nano-plates based on a modified couple-stress theory including surface effects

    M. Shaat;F.F. Mahmoud;X.-L Gao;Ahmed F. Faheem

  • Effects of Cell Shape and Strut Cross-Sectional Area Variations on the Elastic Properties of Three-Dimensional Open-cell Foams

    K. Li;X.-L. Gao;G. Subhash

  • A Nonclassical Reddy-Levinson Beam Model Based on a Modified Couple Stress Theory

    H. M. Ma;Xin-Lin Gao;J.N. Reddy

  • Dynamic crushing behavior of honeycomb structures with irregular cell shapes and non-uniform cell wall thickness

    K. Li;X.-L. Gao;J. Wang

  • Micromechanics model for three-dimensional open-cell foams using a tetrakaidecahedral unit cell and Castigliano's second theorem

    K. Li;X.-L. Gao;A.K. Roy

  • Three-dimensional metamaterials with a negative Poisson's ratio and a non-positive coefficient of thermal expansion

    L. Ai;X.-L. Gao

  • Dynamic Indentation Response of Fine‐Grained Boron Carbide

    Dipankar Ghosh;Ghatu Subhash;Tirumalai S. Sudarshan;Ramachandran Radhakrishnan

  • Finite element simulation of the orthogonal metal cutting process for qualitative understanding of the effects of crater wear on the chip formation process

    K. Li;X.-L. Gao;J.W. Sutherland

  • An analytical model for star-shaped re-entrant lattice structures with the orthotropic symmetry and negative Poisson's ratios

    L. Ai;X.-L. Gao

  • Quasistatic and high strain rate uniaxial compressive response of polymeric structural foams

    Ghatu Subhash;Qunli Liu;Xin Lin Gao

Frequent Co-Authors

Ghatu Subhash
Ghatu Subhash University of Florida
J. N. Reddy
J. N. Reddy Texas A&M University
Ajit K. Roy
Ajit K. Roy United States Air Force Research Laboratory
Shankar Mall
Shankar Mall Air Force Institute of Technology
Shaofan Li
Shaofan Li University of California, Berkeley
Shan-Tung Tu
Shan-Tung Tu East China University of Science and Technology
Satya N. Atluri
Satya N. Atluri Texas Tech University
Laszlo J. Kecskes
Laszlo J. Kecskes Johns Hopkins University
John W. Sutherland
John W. Sutherland Purdue University West Lafayette
Radovan Kovacevic
Radovan Kovacevic Southern Methodist University

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