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Structural Analysis and Optimization

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Mohamad W. Zaitoun
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
2
Nejc Novak
University of Maribor
3
Dara Ashok
National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh
4
Kan Ye
Nanjing Medical University
5
Xiaolei Wang
China Academy of Safety Sciences and Technology
6
Mojtaba Moshtaghzadeh
Florida International University
7
Dali Ge
Anhui Jianzhu University
8
Xiangxin Dang
Princeton University
9
Bolei Deng
Georgia Institute of Technology
10
Sara AlMahri
Technology Innovation Institute

Rising Stars Papers

1
Quasi-static and dynamic response of open lattice structures for enhanced plateau stresses: Simulation and experiment validation
Materials Today Communications|2025
37 cit.
2
Energy absorption of Kresling pattern thin-walled structures with pre-folded patterns and graded stiffness
International Journal of Solids and Structures|2024
36 cit.
3
Self-oscillation-driven locomotion in a liquid crystal elastomer-based robot under constant illumination
Communications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation|2025
27 cit.
4
A liquid crystal elastomer-based generator using light-powered self-oscillations
Chaos Solitons & Fractals|2025
25 cit.
5
Snap-through self-peeling of liquid crystal elastomer bilayers under constant light
Thin-Walled Structures|2025
19 cit.
6
Kresling origami derived structures and inspired mechanical metamaterial
Smart Materials and Structures|2024
15 cit.
7
Kirigami Engineering: The Interplay Between Geometry and Mechanics
Applied Mechanics Reviews|2025
14 cit.
8
Light-powered self-sustained jumper via splay-aligned liquid crystal elastomer
Chaos Solitons & Fractals|2026
14 cit.
9
Quasi-static and impact behaviour of polymer-metal interpenetrating phase TPMS composites
Composite Structures|2025
13 cit.
10
Self-Oscillation of a Liquid Crystal Elastomer String-Mass System Under Constant Gradient Temperature
Journal of Applied Mechanics|2024
12 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Pooya Sareh
University of Liverpool
2
Hongshuai Lei
Beijing Institute of Technology
3
Mesfer M. Al‐Zahrani
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
4
Jiang-Bo Bai
Beihang University
5
Wensu Chen
Curtin University
6
Muhao Chen
University of Kentucky
7
Hailin Huang
Xidian University
8
Gui-Lin She
Chongqing University
9
Chuck Hoberman
Harvard University
10
Jiayao Ma
Ministry of Education

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Inverse Design of Energy‐Absorbing Metamaterials by Topology Optimization
Advanced Science|2022
166 cit.
2
Multi-stability of the hexagonal origami hypar based on group theory and symmetry breaking
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences|2023
120 cit.
3
Geometric design, deformation mode, and energy absorption of patterned thin-walled structures
Mechanics of Materials|2022
103 cit.
4
Design and low-velocity impact behavior of an origami-bellow foldcore honeycomb acoustic metastructure
Thin-Walled Structures|2024
100 cit.
5
A programmable auxetic metamaterial with tunable crystal symmetry
International Journal of Mechanical Sciences|2023
91 cit.
6
Prefabricated concrete sandwich and other lightweight wall panels for sustainable building construction: State-of-the-art review
Journal of Building Engineering|2024
81 cit.
7
Data-driven design and morphological analysis of conical six-fold origami structures
Thin-Walled Structures|2023
71 cit.
8
Cryogenic mechanics and damage behaviors of carbon fiber reinforced polymer composites
Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing|2023
71 cit.
9
Structural symmetry recognition in planar structures using Convolutional Neural Networks
Engineering Structures|2022
61 cit.
10
Compressive mechanical properties and dynamic behaviour of origami-inspired tri-directional auxetic metastructure
Engineering Structures|2023
61 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
J. N. Reddy
Texas A&M University
2
Sergio Pellegrino
California Institute of Technology
3
Abdelouahed Tounsi
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
4
Paul M. Weaver
University of Limerick
5
Erasmo Carrera
Politecnico di Torino
6
S. Kitipornchai
Guangzhou University
7
M. R. Eslami
Harvard University
8
Jie Yang
Capital Normal University
9
Yi Min Xie
Hohai University
10
Grant P. Steven
The University of Sydney

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
A Simple Higher-Order Theory for Laminated Composite Plates
Journal of Applied Mechanics|1984
4.1k cit.
2
A simple evolutionary procedure for structural optimization
Computers & Structures|1993
2.6k cit.
3
Nonlocal theories for bending, buckling and vibration of beams
International Journal of Engineering Science|2007
1.8k cit.
4
Analysis of functionally graded plates
International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering|2000
1.7k cit.
5
A higher-order nonlocal elasticity and strain gradient theory and its applications in wave propagation
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids|2015
1.6k cit.
6
THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF FUNCTIONALLY GRADED CYLINDERS AND PLATES
Journal of Thermal Stresses|1998
1.5k cit.
7
Historical review of Zig-Zag theories for multilayered plates and shells
Applied Mechanics Reviews|2003
1.1k cit.
8
A higher-order shear deformation theory of laminated elastic shells
International Journal of Engineering Science|1985
1.1k cit.
9
A microstructure-dependent Timoshenko beam model based on a modified couple stress theory
Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids|2008
1.1k cit.
10
Theories and Finite Elements for Multilayered Plates and Shells:A Unified compact formulation with numerical assessment and benchmarking
Archives of Computational Methods in Engineering|2003
1.1k cit.

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