Hamid M. Lankarani

7.5k total citations · 4 hit papers
151 papers, 5.8k citations indexed

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Hamid M. Lankarani is a scholar working on Control and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil and Structural Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Hamid M. Lankarani has authored 151 papers receiving a total of 5.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Control and Systems Engineering, 62 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 55 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering. Recurrent topics in Hamid M. Lankarani's work include Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems (61 papers), Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics (46 papers) and Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems (27 papers). Hamid M. Lankarani is often cited by papers focused on Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems (61 papers), Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics (46 papers) and Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems (27 papers). Hamid M. Lankarani collaborates with scholars based in United States, Portugal and Iran. Hamid M. Lankarani's co-authors include Paulo Flores, Parviz E. Nikravesh, José Carlos Pimenta Claro, Jorge Ambrósio, C. S. Koshy, Filipe Marques, Margarida Machado, Pedro Moreira, Qiang Tian and Miguel Silva and has published in prestigious journals such as IEEE Access, Wear and Materials.

In The Last Decade

Hamid M. Lankarani

133 papers receiving 5.6k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

A Contact Force Model With Hysteresis Damping for Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems

1990 777 citations Hamid M. Lankarani, Parviz E. Nikravesh profile →
Compliant contact force models in multibody dynamics: Evolution of the Hertz contact theory

2012 517 citations Margarida Machado, Paulo Flores et al. Mechanism and Machine Theory profile →
Continuous contact force models for impact analysis in multibody systems

1994 412 citations Hamid M. Lankarani, Parviz E. Nikravesh Nonlinear Dynamics profile →
A comprehensive survey of the analytical, numerical and experimental methodologies for dynamics of multibody mechanical systems with clearance or imperfect joints

2017 305 citations Paulo Flores, Hamid M. Lankarani et al. Mechanism and Machine Theory profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Hamid M. Lankarani United States	35	4.1k	3.1k	1.5k	1.3k	783	151	5.8k
Jorge Ambrósio Portugal	46	3.3k 0.8×	4.0k 1.3×	1.9k 1.2×	1.4k 1.1×	810 1.0×	190	6.3k
Paulo Flores Portugal	50	6.1k 1.5×	4.2k 1.4×	2.1k 1.4×	1.4k 1.1×	1.2k 1.5×	194	8.2k
Parviz E. Nikravesh United States	24	2.4k 0.6×	1.5k 0.5×	641 0.4×	930 0.7×	753 1.0×	84	3.4k
G.R. Tomlinson United Kingdom	32	1.3k 0.3×	1.5k 0.5×	920 0.6×	2.3k 1.8×	233 0.3×	124	3.9k
Aki Mikkola Finland	32	2.6k 0.6×	1.7k 0.5×	1.0k 0.7×	839 0.6×	514 0.7×	213	4.0k
Daniel J. Rixen Germany	36	1.3k 0.3×	1.5k 0.5×	1.3k 0.9×	2.5k 1.9×	668 0.9×	240	5.5k
Jörg Wallaschek Germany	29	1.2k 0.3×	1.4k 0.5×	832 0.5×	1.1k 0.8×	492 0.6×	234	3.4k
Ahmed A. Shabana United States	54	8.7k 2.1×	4.7k 1.5×	2.9k 1.9×	3.6k 2.7×	1.5k 1.9×	371	11.7k
Hongxing Hua China	43	2.2k 0.5×	1.9k 0.6×	2.9k 1.9×	3.5k 2.7×	230 0.3×	293	6.2k
Mehdi Ahmadian United States	35	965 0.2×	2.1k 0.7×	365 0.2×	3.2k 2.5×	1.5k 1.9×	333	4.9k

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Carvalho, Marta S., et al.. (2025). Development and evaluation of numerical models of an aircraft seat assembly and occupant for the simulation of dynamic certification tests. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 208. 105940–105940.

Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2025). Investigation of viscosity-dependent dynamics in multibody systems with finite-length lubricated joints. Multibody System Dynamics. 66(1). 107–130.

Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2024). Multiple lubricated joints with long and short bearings in multibody mechanical systems - Modeling, simulation, and performance analysis. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 203. 105815–105815. 2 indexed citations

Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2023). An exact analytical solution for dynamic loads generated by lubricated long journal bearings. Mechanism and Machine Theory. 183. 105263–105263. 9 indexed citations

Memon, Shabbir, et al.. (2021). Analysis of Friction Stir Welding Tool Offset on the Bonding and Properties of Al–Mg–Si Alloy T-Joints. Materials. 14(13). 3604–3604. 34 indexed citations

Hekmatmanesh, Amin, et al.. (2020). Real-Time Human Body and Brain Monitoring During Horseback Riding Simulator by Means of Inertial Motion Capture and EEG Systems. IEEE Access. 8. 162163–162171. 5 indexed citations

Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2015). Crash simulations of aircraft fuselage section in water impact and comparison with solid surface impact. International Journal of Crashworthiness. 20(5). 464–482. 22 indexed citations

Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2014). A finite element analysis of high-energy absorption cellular materials in enhancing passive safety of road vehicles in side-impact accidents. International Journal of Crashworthiness. 19(3). 288–300. 35 indexed citations

Moradi, Rasoul, et al.. (2012). Evaluation of Dynamic Performance of Aircraft Seats for Larger Passenger Population Using Finite Element Analysis. 203–211. 1 indexed citations

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Moradi, Rasoul & Hamid M. Lankarani. (2011). Evaluation of the kinematics and injury potential to different sizes of pedestrians impacted by a utility vehicle with a frontal guard. International Journal of Crashworthiness. 16(6). 645–655. 10 indexed citations

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Machado, Margarida, Paulo Flores, José Carlos Pimenta Claro, et al.. (2009). Development of a planar multibody model of the human knee joint. Nonlinear Dynamics. 60(3). 459–478. 66 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (2008). Finite Element Modeling Strategies for Dynamic Aircraft Seats. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 6 indexed citations

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Flores, Paulo, et al.. (2003). Modeling Lubricated Revolute Clearance Joints in Multibody Mechanical Systems. 2689–2696. 1 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (1999). Compliance Criteria for Side Facing Aircraft Seats. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1.

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Li, Jian-Min, et al.. (1994). Impact Analysis of Plates Using Quasi-Static Approach. 467–473. 1 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M. & Parviz E. Nikravesh. (1992). Hertz Contact Force Model With Permanent Indentation in Impact Analysis of Solids. 391–395. 8 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M., et al.. (1992). Occupant Dynamic Responses for Evaluation of Compliance Characteristics of Aircraft Bulkheads. 377–382. 3 indexed citations

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Bahr, Behnam, Hamid M. Lankarani, & Saeid Motavalli. (1991). Microcomputer-Based Control System for a Surface-Climbing Robot. 471–474. 3 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M. & Parviz E. Nikravesh. (1989). A Contact Force Model With Hysteresis Damping for Impact Analysis of Multibody Systems. 112(3). 45–51. 8 indexed citations

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Lankarani, Hamid M. & Parviz E. Nikravesh. (1988). Application of the Canonical Equations of Motion in Problems of Constrained Multibody Systems With Intermittent Motion. 417–423. 27 indexed citations

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