Modeling and Simulation Systems
Modeling and Simulation Systems is a research topic within Computational Theory and Mathematics. Science Explorer counts 6.7k research works in it since 1950. 11.7% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the Modelica language and simulation environment, which enables object-oriented modeling, co-simulation, and simulation of cyber-physical systems. It covers topics such as equation-based languages, hybrid modeling, real-time systems, and mechatronic systems.
- Modelica
- Simulation
- Object-Oriented Modeling
- Co-Simulation
- Cyber-Physical Systems
- Equation-Based Languages
- Hybrid Modeling
- Open Source
- Real-Time Systems
- Mechatronic Systems
- Research works
- 6.7k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 788 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 11.7% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- -15% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Modeling and Simulation Systems research?
By volume, Germany and the United States publish the most (143 and 128 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Germany 143 works
- 2 United States 128 works
- 3 China 89 works
- 4 Italy 35 works
- 5 France 34 works
- 6 India 23 works
- 7 Canada 20 works
- 8 United Kingdom 20 works
- 9 Spain 19 works
- 10 Sweden 17 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Modeling and Simulation Systems research?
By volume in 2022–2025, RWTH Aachen University publishes the most Modeling and Simulation Systems research, followed by Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR) and University of Stuttgart.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 RWTH Aachen UniversityGermany 16 works
- 2 Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V. (DLR)Germany 10 works
- 3 University of StuttgartGermany 8 works
- 4 Politecnico di MilanoItaly 7 works
- 5 Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyGermany 7 works
- 6 Linköping UniversitySweden 6 works
- 7 Maltepe UniversityTürkiye 6 works
- 8 Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteUnited States 5 works
- 9 Harbin Engineering UniversityChina 5 works
- 10 Beihang UniversityChina 4 works
Who are the leading researchers in Modeling and Simulation Systems?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Modeling and Simulation Systems include Frede Blaabjerg.
- 1 Frede Blaabjerg Denmark 12k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Modeling and Simulation Systems research done?
The largest centres of Modeling and Simulation Systems research in 2022–2025 are Beijing (China), Aachen (Germany), Stuttgart (Germany) and Cologne (Germany).
Where is the best place to study Modeling and Simulation Systems?
Among universities, judged by research, RWTH Aachen University score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWTH Aachen UniversityGermany | 65.0 | 9.6% | 30.4× | 16 | +44.4% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Modeling and Simulation Systems research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 15% lower than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Modeling and Simulation Systems.
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