Robin Smith

10.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
197 papers, 7.5k citations indexed

About

Robin Smith is a scholar working on Control and Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Robin Smith has authored 197 papers receiving a total of 7.5k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 132 papers in Control and Systems Engineering, 84 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 37 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Robin Smith's work include Process Optimization and Integration (129 papers), Advanced Control Systems Optimization (83 papers) and Heat Transfer and Optimization (22 papers). Robin Smith is often cited by papers focused on Process Optimization and Integration (129 papers), Advanced Control Systems Optimization (83 papers) and Heat Transfer and Optimization (22 papers). Robin Smith collaborates with scholars based in United Kingdom, China and South Korea. Robin Smith's co-authors include Megan Jobson, Jin-Kuk Kim, Jin‐Kuk Kim, S. J. Perry, Igor Bulatov, Antonis Kokossis, Li Sun, Wen‐Chien Kuo, Alberto Alva-Argáez and Nan Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Environmental Science & Technology and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

In The Last Decade

Robin Smith

195 papers receiving 7.2k citations

Hit Papers

Wastewater minimisation 1994 2026 2004 2015 1994 200 400 600
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. Wastewater minimisation
    1994 704 citations Robin Smith et al. Chemical Engineering Science profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Robin Smith United Kingdom 49 5.0k 2.6k 1.0k 767 610 197 7.5k
Zdravko Kravanja Slovenia 40 3.2k 0.6× 872 0.3× 1.0k 1.0× 440 0.6× 518 0.8× 213 6.0k
Zainuddin Abdul Manan Malaysia 38 2.4k 0.5× 1.3k 0.5× 868 0.8× 499 0.7× 449 0.7× 183 4.8k
Denny K. S. Ng Malaysia 42 2.9k 0.6× 1.0k 0.4× 1.7k 1.7× 603 0.8× 384 0.6× 221 5.3k
Weifeng Shen China 44 3.1k 0.6× 1.6k 0.6× 1.3k 1.3× 389 0.5× 249 0.4× 178 5.2k
Anton A. Kiss Netherlands 48 4.8k 0.9× 2.5k 1.0× 3.0k 2.9× 359 0.5× 406 0.7× 179 7.6k
José A. Caballero Spain 44 2.0k 0.4× 1.1k 0.4× 1.8k 1.8× 136 0.2× 278 0.5× 137 5.2k
Mariano Martı́n Spain 41 1.3k 0.3× 1.1k 0.4× 1.9k 1.9× 184 0.2× 868 1.4× 212 5.5k
Urmila M. Diwekar United States 35 1.7k 0.3× 663 0.3× 548 0.5× 190 0.2× 222 0.4× 193 4.1k
Juan Gabriel Segovia‐Hernández Mexico 34 3.1k 0.6× 904 0.4× 1.4k 1.4× 354 0.5× 99 0.2× 234 4.1k
Kathleen B. Aviso Philippines 36 1.3k 0.3× 622 0.2× 509 0.5× 280 0.4× 431 0.7× 235 4.1k

Countries citing papers authored by Robin Smith

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Fields of papers citing papers by Robin Smith

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Robin Smith

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Robin Smith. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Robin Smith 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 Robin Smith. Robin Smith 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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Wang, Bohong, Hengcong Tao, Chenglin Chang, et al.. (2025). An integrated algorithm framework for multi-objective optimization of heat exchanger networks considering temperature-dependent heat capacity. Chemical Engineering Science. 305. 121183–121183. 4 indexed citations
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Chang, Chenglin, et al.. (2025). Multi-objective-period heat exchanger network synthesis and decarbonization for industrial-scale crude oil distillation system. Energy. 326. 136300–136300. 1 indexed citations
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Cuéllar-Franca, Rosa M., et al.. (2024). Eco-efficiency of coffee production and consumption in the UK at the product and sectoral levels. Cleaner Environmental Systems. 15. 100231–100231. 1 indexed citations
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Chang, Chenglin, et al.. (2024). A hybrid algorithm framework for heat exchanger networks synthesis considering the optimal locations of multiple utilities. Chemical Engineering Science. 301. 120732–120732. 4 indexed citations
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Zhang, Shuhao, Nan Zhang, Robin Smith, & Wanrong Wang. (2022). A zero carbon route to the supply of high-temperature heat through the integration of solid oxide electrolysis cells and H2–O2 combustion. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 167. 112816–112816. 16 indexed citations
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Kiss, Anton A. & Robin Smith. (2020). Rethinking energy use in distillation processes for a more sustainable chemical industry. Energy. 203. 117788–117788. 147 indexed citations
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Jobson, Megan, et al.. (2018). Fouling modelling and mitigation for crude oil heat exchanger networks using reconciled operating data. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 70. 193–198. 5 indexed citations
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Pan, Ming, Igor Bulatov, & Robin Smith. (2015). Improving heat recovery in retrofitting heat exchanger networks with heat transfer intensification, pressure drop constraint and fouling mitigation. Applied Energy. 161. 611–626. 50 indexed citations
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Sun, Li, Bin Xu, & Robin Smith. (2014). Power and Chemical Production Analysis Based on Biomass Gasification Processes. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3 indexed citations
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Smith, Robin, et al.. (2014). Optimisation of Fin Selection and Thermal Design of Plate-Fin Heat Exchangers. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1 indexed citations
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Sun, Li, et al.. (2013). Cogeneration Improvement Based on Steam Cascade Analysis. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 35. 13–18. 3 indexed citations
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Pan, Ming, Igor Bulatov, & Robin Smith. (2013). Heat transfer intensified techniques for retrofitting heat exchanger networks in practical implementation. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 35. 1189–1194. 1 indexed citations
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Jobson, Megan, et al.. (2013). Operational optimization of crude oil distillation systems using artificial neural networks. Computers & Chemical Engineering. 59. 178–185. 74 indexed citations
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Pan, Ming, Igor Bulatov, & Robin Smith. (2012). Retrofit Procedure for Intensifying Heat Transfer in Heat Exchanger Networks Prone to Fouling Deposition. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 29. 1423–1428. 3 indexed citations
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Ghannadzadeh, Ali, S. J. Perry, & Robin Smith. (2011). A new shaftwork targeting model for total sites. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 11 indexed citations
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Bulatov, Igor, et al.. (2010). Exploitation of low-grade heat in site utility systems. Research Explorer (The University of Manchester). 21. 367–372. 7 indexed citations
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Smith, Robin, et al.. (2010). Heat Integrated Distillation System Design. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 21. 19–24. 5 indexed citations
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Klemeš, Jiří Jaromír, Robin Smith, & Jin‐Kuk Kim. (2008). Handbook of water and energy management in food processing. Woodhead Publishing Limited eBooks. 98 indexed citations
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Smith, Robin. (2004). Process integration extends its reach. Research Explorer (The University of Manchester). 67(11). 16–26. 3 indexed citations
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Gadalla, Mamdouh A., Megan Jobson, & Robin Smith. (2003). Increase capacity and decrease energy for existing refinery distillation columns. Chemical engineering progress. 99(4). 44–50. 14 indexed citations

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