Robert L. Jackson

8.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
234 papers, 6.1k citations indexed

About

Robert L. Jackson is a scholar working on Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. According to data from OpenAlex, Robert L. Jackson has authored 234 papers receiving a total of 6.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 147 papers in Mechanics of Materials, 147 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 37 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Recurrent topics in Robert L. Jackson's work include Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions (122 papers), Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis (61 papers) and Tribology and Lubrication Engineering (56 papers). Robert L. Jackson is often cited by papers focused on Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions (122 papers), Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis (61 papers) and Tribology and Lubrication Engineering (56 papers). Robert L. Jackson collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and United Kingdom. Robert L. Jackson's co-authors include Itzhak Green, Yang Xu, Hamed Ghaednia, Dan B. Marghitu, Santosh Angadi, Jeffrey L. Streator, George W. Tyndall, Lior Kogut, Hamid Ghaednia and Xianzhang Wang and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society, The Journal of Chemical Physics and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Robert L. Jackson

225 papers receiving 5.8k citations

Hit Papers

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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.

  1. A Finite Element Study of Elasto-Plastic Hemispherical Contact Against a Rigid Flat
    2005 532 citations Robert L. Jackson et al. Journal of Tribology profile →

Author Peers

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Author Last Decade Papers Cites
Robert L. Jackson 4.0k 3.5k 876 778 730 234 6.1k
Hai-Lung Tsai 1.1k 0.3× 2.8k 0.8× 1.3k 1.5× 1.3k 1.7× 2.3k 3.1× 233 7.5k
Yijun Liu 3.3k 0.8× 1.2k 0.3× 1.5k 1.7× 2.0k 2.5× 2.2k 3.1× 273 7.5k
Jun Li 719 0.2× 2.1k 0.6× 365 0.4× 1.9k 2.5× 611 0.8× 253 4.7k
Shinya Sasaki 2.8k 0.7× 3.7k 1.1× 965 1.1× 2.1k 2.7× 1.5k 2.1× 495 7.3k
H.E.H. Meijer 2.0k 0.5× 2.0k 0.6× 213 0.2× 1.7k 2.2× 500 0.7× 218 9.6k
Jianmin Qu 7.1k 1.8× 3.8k 1.1× 409 0.5× 2.4k 3.0× 1.7k 2.3× 292 10.3k
Pradip Dutta 484 0.1× 3.7k 1.1× 717 0.8× 1.4k 1.8× 976 1.3× 269 5.7k
Xin Wu 886 0.2× 2.1k 0.6× 302 0.3× 2.5k 3.2× 749 1.0× 204 5.1k
Gregory J. Wagner 1.6k 0.4× 2.4k 0.7× 750 0.9× 2.0k 2.6× 894 1.2× 134 5.6k
Toshio Hirai 1.1k 0.3× 1.2k 0.4× 384 0.4× 2.7k 3.5× 1.3k 1.8× 286 5.2k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robert L. Jackson

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Robert L. Jackson. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Robert L. Jackson 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 Robert L. Jackson. Robert L. Jackson is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Lee, Seung-Jong, Daniel F. Silva, Alexander Vinel, et al.. (2025). A comparative analysis of non-destructive surface topography measurement techniques for additively manufactured metal parts. Additive manufacturing. 105. 104791–104791. 3 indexed citations
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Liu, Jia, Robert L. Jackson, Kyle D. Schulze, et al.. (2025). On extreme value theory-based estimation of surface quality for metal additive manufacturing. Progress in Additive Manufacturing. 10(9). 6657–6672.
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Jackson, Robert L., et al.. (2024). Exploring the Boundaries of Electrically Induced Bearing Damage in Grease-Lubricated Rolling Contacts. Lubricants. 12(8). 268–268. 14 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L., et al.. (2023). Electro-Thermal Modeling of One-Dimensional Conductors, Whiskers, and Wires Including Convection, and Considering Tin, Bismuth, Zinc and Indium. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress. 41. 101831–101831. 1 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L. & Tevis D. B. Jacobs. (2023). Which asperity scales matter for true contact area? A multi-scale and statistical investigation. Mechanics of Materials. 184. 104746–104746. 9 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L., et al.. (2021). AN INVESTIGATION OF THE FRICTION AND WEAR PROPERTIES OF HIGH OLEIC VEGETABLE-BASED AND MINERAL OILS. 6(6). 1–20. 4 indexed citations
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Gao, Jinchun, et al.. (2019). Effect of Electrical Contact Degradation on Analog Signal Transmission. IEEE Transactions on Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology. 9(12). 2374–2382. 3 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L., et al.. (2018). A Multiphysics Coupled Electro-thermo-mechanical Model of Whisker Shorting. 48–55. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiaohan, Yang Xu, & Robert L. Jackson. (2016). An analysis of generated fractal and measured rough surfaces. 192–197. 4 indexed citations
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Lee, Hyeon, et al.. (2014). Comparison of equine articular cartilage thickness in various joints. Connective Tissue Research. 55(5-6). 339–347. 15 indexed citations
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Xu, Yang, Robert L. Jackson, & Dan B. Marghitu. (2013). Statistical model of nearly complete elastic rough surface contact. International Journal of Solids and Structures. 51(5). 1075–1088. 58 indexed citations
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Flowers, George T., et al.. (2011). Correlation of Intrinsic Thin Film Stress Evolution and IMC Growth with Whisker Growth. 1–7. 5 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L., et al.. (1992). SERVICE RELIABILITY PROGRAM OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT: A TEST OF THE SHORT-TERM IMPACTS ON LINE 26-51. Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board. 1 indexed citations
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Jackson, Robert L.. (1982). Electrical performance of aluminium/copper bolted joints. IEE Proceedings Generation, Transmission and Distribution [see also IEE Proceedings-Generation, Transmission and Distribution]. 129(4). 177–184. 12 indexed citations

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