Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization

Aims & Scope

The journal’s scope ranges from mathematical foundations of the field to algorithm and software development, and from benchmark examples to case studies of practical applications in structural, aero-space, mechanical, civil, chemical, naval and bio-engineering.

Fields such as computer-aided design and manufacturing, uncertainty quantification, artificial intelligence, system identification and modeling, inverse processes, computer simulation, bio-mechanics, bio-medical applications, nano-technology, MEMS, optics, chemical processes, computational biology, meta-modeling, DOE and active control of structures are covered when the topic is closely related to the optimization of structures or fluids.

Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization publishes original research papers, review articles, industrial applications, brief notes, educational articles, book reviews, conference diary, forum section, discussions on papers, authors´ replies, obituaries, announcements and society news.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.339

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	147

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2934

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4898

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Survey of multi-objective optimization methods for engineering

  Citation: 3576

  Authors: R.T., J.S.

• Topology optimization approaches

  Citation: 2331

  Authors: Ole, Kurt

• A 99 line topology optimization code written in Matlab

  Citation: 2062

  Authors: O.

• On projection methods, convergence and robust formulations in topology optimization

  Citation: 1467

  Authors: Fengwen, Boyan Stefanov, Ole

• Morphology-based black and white filters for topology optimization

  Citation: 1417

  Authors: Ole

• The weighted sum method for multi-objective optimization: new insights

  Citation: 1392

  Authors: R. Timothy, Jasbir S.

• Comparative studies of metamodelling techniques under multiple modelling criteria

  Citation: 1312

  Authors: R., W., T.W.

• Efficient topology optimization in MATLAB using 88 lines of code

  Citation: 1279

  Authors: Erik, Anders, Mattias, Boyan S., Ole

• A survey of structural and multidisciplinary continuum topology optimization: post 2000

  Citation: 1135

  Authors: Joshua D., Ramana V.

• A critical review of established methods of structural topology optimization

  Citation: 839

  Authors: G. I. N.

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