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Contact Mechanics and Variational Inequalities

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Grace Nnennaya Ogwo
Zhejiang Normal University
2
V. A. Uzor
University of KwaZulu-Natal
3
Minjie Wen
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
4
Mertcan Cihan
Leibniz University Hannover
5
S. Vivek
Vellore Institute of Technology University
6
Aazim Shafi Lone
National Institute of Technology Srinagar
7
Souleiman Yahyeh
University of Djibouti
8
Hyun Chul Yoon
Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
9
Xi‐Wen Zhou
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
10
Yidong Zhao
University of Hong Kong

Rising Stars Papers

1
A novel mesoscale modelling method for steel fibre-reinforced concrete with the combined finite-discrete element method
Cement and Concrete Composites|2024
36 cit.
2
Fractional derivative viscoelastic models based on L2-1σ formula: modelling and numerical application
Computers and Geotechnics|2025
23 cit.
3
A novel implicit FEM-MPM coupling framework using convex cone programming for elastoplastic problems
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering|2024
22 cit.
4
An analytical thermal model for vertical ground heat exchangers in layered soil with thermal resistance
Computers and Geotechnics|2024
15 cit.
5
An improved explicit MPM formulation and its coupling scheme with FEM
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering|2025
14 cit.
6
A convex cone programming based implicit material point method
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering|2024
12 cit.
7
On the approximate controllability for neutral fractional stochastic differential hemivariational inequalities with history-dependent operator
Journal of Differential Equations|2024
10 cit.
8
High-strain dynamic model of large-diameter pipe piles with soil plug for vertical vibration analysis
Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering|2024
8 cit.
9
A novel improved edge-based smoothed particle finite element method for elastoplastic contact analysis using second order cone programming
Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering|2025
8 cit.
10
2D thermal consolidation model for saturated clay considering thermal contraction
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences|2025
8 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Dang Van Hieu
Nha Trang University
2
Wilhelm Rust
Leibniz University Hannover
3
Duong Viet Thong
National Economics University
4
Sylwia Dudek
Cracow University of Technology
5
Savin Treanţă
Academia Oamenilor de Știință din România
6
Claudia-Georgeta Cârstea
Henri Coanda Air Force Academy
7
Marion Fourmeau
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
8
Jinyang Fan
Chongqing University
9
Maria Luminiţa Scutaru
Transylvania University of Brașov
10
Maxime Couderc
École Supérieure des Géomètres et Topographes

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Construction simulation of large-spacing-two-well salt cavern with gas blanket and stability evaluation of cavern for gas storage
Journal of Energy Storage|2022
60 cit.
2
Some H-Godunova–Levin Function Inequalities Using Center Radius (Cr) Order Relation
Fractal and Fractional|2022
39 cit.
3
Minty Variational Principle for Nonsmooth Interval-Valued Vector Optimization Problems on Hadamard Manifolds
Mathematics|2022
33 cit.
4
Optimality conditions and duality for multiobjective semi-infinite programming problems on Hadamard manifolds using generalized geodesic convexity
RAIRO. Operations research|2022
33 cit.
5
A Class of Variational–Hemivariational Inequalities for Bingham Type Fluids
Applied Mathematics & Optimization|2022
30 cit.
6
Optimality Conditions and Duality for Nonsmooth Multiobjective Semi-infinite Programming Problems on Hadamard Manifolds
Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society.|2023
30 cit.
7
Optimality conditions and duality for nonsmooth multiobjective semi-infinite programming problems with vanishing constraints on Hadamard manifolds
Journal of Mathematical Analysis and Applications|2023
24 cit.
8
On symmetric gH-derivative: Applications to dual interval-valued optimization problems
Chaos Solitons & Fractals|2022
23 cit.
9
Optimality Conditions for Multiobjective Mathematical Programming Problems with Equilibrium Constraints on Hadamard Manifolds
Mathematics|2022
22 cit.
10
Some properties and inequalities for generalized class of harmonical Godunova-Levin function via center radius order relation
AIMS Mathematics|2022
22 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Mircea Sofonea
Université de Perpignan
2
Sanjoy K. Mitter
Decision Systems (United States)
3
Jen‐Chih Yao
China Medical University
4
Bertrand Mercier
Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives
5
Peter Wriggers
Leibniz University Hannover
6
Nan‐jing Huang
Sichuan University
7
Meir Shillor
Imperial College London
8
Shengda Zeng
Chongqing Normal University
9
A. Russo
University of Milano-Bicocca
10
Barbara Wohlmuth
Technical University of Munich

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Optimal Control of Systems Governed by Partial Differential Equations.
American Mathematical Monthly|1972
3k cit.
2
A dual algorithm for the solution of nonlinear variational problems via finite element approximation
Computers & Mathematics with Applications|1976
2.6k cit.
3
Splitting Algorithms for the Sum of Two Nonlinear Operators
SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis|1979
2k cit.
4
Stabilization of linear systems with limited information
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control|2001
1.7k cit.
5
Control Under Communication Constraints
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control|2004
1.7k cit.
6
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF VIRTUAL ELEMENT METHODS
Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences|2012
1.5k cit.
7
A unified framework for hybrid control: model and optimal control theory
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control|1998
1.3k cit.
8
Mesoscale models for concrete: Homogenisation and damage behaviour
Finite Elements in Analysis and Design|2006
762 cit.
9
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Virtual Element Method
Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences|2014
759 cit.
10
Equivalent projectors for virtual element methods
Computers & Mathematics with Applications|2013
618 cit.

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