P. Tucker

2.7k total citations · 1 hit paper
24 papers, 2.0k citations indexed

About

P. Tucker is a scholar working on Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mechanics and Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. According to data from OpenAlex, P. Tucker has authored 24 papers receiving a total of 2.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Aerospace Engineering, 14 papers in Computational Mechanics and 7 papers in Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes. Recurrent topics in P. Tucker's work include Rocket and propulsion systems research (16 papers), Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics (10 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (7 papers). P. Tucker is often cited by papers focused on Rocket and propulsion systems research (16 papers), Computational Fluid Dynamics and Aerodynamics (10 papers) and Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (7 papers). P. Tucker collaborates with scholars based in United States. P. Tucker's co-authors include Wei Shyy, Rajkumar Vaidyanathan, Néstor V. Queipo, Raphael T. Haftka, Tushar Goel, Andrew B. Kahng, Alex Zelikovsky, Nilay Papila, Yu Jiang and Lisa W. Griffin and has published in prestigious journals such as Progress in Aerospace Sciences, Journal of Propulsion and Power and Numerical Heat Transfer Part A Applications.

In The Last Decade

P. Tucker

24 papers receiving 1.9k citations

Hit Papers

Surrogate-based analysis and optimization 2005 2026 2012 2019 2005 500 1000 1.5k
What are hit papers?

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.

  1. Surrogate-based analysis and optimization
    2005 1.8k citations Wei Shyy, Rajkumar Vaidyanathan et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
P. Tucker United States 9 784 586 572 398 356 24 2.0k
Rajkumar Vaidyanathan United States 9 971 1.2× 660 1.1× 637 1.1× 353 0.9× 373 1.0× 18 2.3k
Jacob Søndergaard Denmark 13 930 1.2× 701 1.2× 581 1.0× 865 2.2× 200 0.6× 15 2.4k
Leifur Leifsson United States 24 693 0.9× 548 0.9× 781 1.4× 369 0.9× 438 1.2× 170 1.9k
Paul D. Frank United States 13 938 1.2× 449 0.8× 302 0.5× 105 0.3× 246 0.7× 21 1.8k
John J. Korte United States 14 655 0.8× 493 0.8× 426 0.7× 82 0.2× 389 1.1× 40 1.6k
Koji Shimoyama Japan 22 685 0.9× 469 0.8× 229 0.4× 150 0.4× 205 0.6× 148 1.6k
Anthony Giunta United States 20 1.1k 1.4× 951 1.6× 308 0.5× 85 0.2× 254 0.7× 38 2.0k
Tushar Goel United States 19 1.6k 2.0× 1.0k 1.8× 859 1.5× 411 1.0× 447 1.3× 54 3.6k
Andrew Booker United States 13 1.0k 1.3× 534 0.9× 173 0.3× 136 0.3× 133 0.4× 18 1.7k
Felipe Viana United States 27 1.2k 1.5× 941 1.6× 321 0.6× 284 0.7× 174 0.5× 87 3.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by P. Tucker

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of P. Tucker

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of P. Tucker. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of P. Tucker based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with P. Tucker. P. Tucker is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Vaidyanathan, Rajkumar, P. Tucker, Nilay Papila, & Wei Shyy. (2004). Computational-Fluid-Dynamics-Based Design Optimization for Single-Element Rocket Injector. Journal of Propulsion and Power. 20(4). 705–717. 33 indexed citations
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Shyy, Wei, P. Tucker, & Rajkumar Vaidyanathan. (2001). Response Surface and Neural Network Techniques for Rocket Engine Injector Optimization. Journal of Propulsion and Power. 17(2). 391–401. 25 indexed citations
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Vaidyanathan, Rajkumar, Nilay Papila, Wei Shyy, et al.. (2000). Neural Network-Based and Response Surface-Based Optimization Strategies for Rocket Engine Component Design. 7 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (2000). An Optimization-Based Approach to Injector Element Design. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 1 indexed citations
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Papila, Nilay, et al.. (2000). Neural network and response surface methodology for rocket engine component optimization. NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). 29 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., Wei Shyy, & Rajkumar Vaidyanathan. (2000). An Optimization-Based Approach To. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., Wei Shyy, & Rajkumar Vaidyanathan. (2000). An optimization-based approach to injector element design. 36th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 1 indexed citations
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Kahng, Andrew B., P. Tucker, & Alex Zelikovsky. (1999). Optimization of linear placements for wirelength minimization with free sites. 241–244 vol.1. 73 indexed citations
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Shyy, Wei, Rajkumar Vaidyanathan, & P. Tucker. (1999). Response surface and neural network techniques for rocket engine injector optimization. 35th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 4. 28 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1998). An integrated design/optimization methodology for rocket engine injectors. 34th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 4 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1998). An Integrated Design/Optimization Methodology for Rocket Engine Injectors. 4 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1997). Design of efficient GO2/GH2 injectors - A NASA, industry and university cooperative effort. 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 14 indexed citations
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Hagemann, G., et al.. (1997). Comparison of computational codes for modeling hydrogen-oxygen injectors. 33rd Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 8 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1997). Efficient GO2/GH2 Injector Design: A NASA, Industry and University Cooperative Effort. NASA Technical Reports Server (NASA). 1 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1994). Development of a numerical model for the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) duel preburner. 30th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 1 indexed citations
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Tucker, P. & Wei Shyy. (1993). A numerical analysis of supersonic flow over an axisymmetric afterbody. 29th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 16 indexed citations
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Tucker, P., et al.. (1992). Combustion devices technology team - An overview and status of STME-related activities. 28th Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit. 5 indexed citations
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Jiang, Yu, et al.. (1991). MULTIGRID SOLUTION OF UNSTEADY NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS USING A PRESSURE METHOD. Numerical Heat Transfer Part A Applications. 20(1). 81–93. 12 indexed citations
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Jiang, Yu, et al.. (1990). Multigrid solution of unsteady Navier-Stokes equations using a pressure method. 2 indexed citations
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Shelton, John & P. Tucker. (1975). Minimum weight design of the F-15 empennage for flutter. 8 indexed citations

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