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D-Index
50
Citations
11326
World Ranking
1156
National Ranking
466

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.

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47 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.

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.

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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.

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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