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Environmental Sciences

D-Index
37
Citations
7243
World Ranking
8795
National Ranking
775

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Igneous rock
  • Sedimentary rock
  • Basalt

His primary scientific interests are in Geochemistry, Craton, Metamorphism, Metamorphic rock and Zircon. Changqing Yin undertakes multidisciplinary studies into Geochemistry and Khondalite in his work. His Craton study is concerned with the larger field of Tectonics.

His Metamorphism research includes themes of Subduction and Supercontinent. As a part of the same scientific study, Changqing Yin usually deals with the Metamorphic rock, concentrating on Mafic and frequently concerns with Petrography. His Zircon research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Gneiss and Archean.

His most cited work include:

  • Amalgamation of the North China Craton: Key issues and discussion (542 citations)
  • U–Pb and Hf isotopic study of zircons of the Helanshan Complex: Constrains on the evolution of the Khondalite Belt in the Western Block of the North China Craton (262 citations)
  • LA-ICP-MS U-Pb zircon ages of the Qianlishan Complex: Constrains on the evolution of the Khondalite Belt in the Western Block of the North China Craton (256 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Changqing Yin mainly investigates Geochemistry, Craton, Zircon, Metamorphic rock and Metamorphism. Changqing Yin studied Geochemistry and Petrology that intersect with Hornblende. His Craton study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Basement and Felsic.

His research in Zircon intersects with topics in Partial melting, Crust, Supercontinent, Geochronology and Petrogenesis. His Metamorphism research integrates issues from Lineation, Subduction and Biotite. His Igneous rock research includes themes of Basalt, Terrane and Protolith.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Geochemistry (103.17%)
  • Craton (63.49%)
  • Zircon (63.49%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2018-2020)?

  • Geochemistry (103.17%)
  • Craton (63.49%)
  • Zircon (63.49%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Changqing Yin focuses on Geochemistry, Craton, Zircon, Cretaceous and Paleontology. His Geochemistry research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Tectonics, Shear zone and Lithosphere. In his research, Changqing Yin performs multidisciplinary study on Craton and Khondalite.

His Zircon study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Metamorphism, Terrane, Partial melting and Pluton. His work is dedicated to discovering how Metamorphism, Gneiss are connected with Magmatic underplating and other disciplines. His Cretaceous study combines topics in areas such as Paleomagnetism, Mafic and Wilson cycle.

Between 2018 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Birth and demise of the Bangong-Nujiang Tethyan Ocean: A review from the Gerze area of central Tibet (26 citations)
  • Timing and mechanism of Bangong-Nujiang ophiolite emplacement in the Gerze area of central Tibet (13 citations)
  • Two phases of Paleoproterozoic metamorphism in the Zhujiafang ductile shear zone of the Hengshan Complex: Insights into the tectonic evolution of the North China Craton (13 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Igneous rock
  • Sedimentary rock
  • Basalt

His primary areas of study are Geochemistry, Zircon, Cretaceous, Provenance and Permian. Changqing Yin mostly deals with Metamorphic rock in his studies of Geochemistry. The various areas that he examines in his Metamorphic rock study include Metamorphism, Craton and Orogeny.

His research in Zircon intersects with topics in Slab, Gneiss, Shear zone and Pluton. In Cretaceous, he works on issues like Collision zone, which are connected to Ophiolite. His Provenance research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Source rock, Sedimentary rock, Clastic rock, Continental crust and Sedimentary depositional environment.

Best Publications

  • Amalgamation of the North China Craton: Key issues and discussion

    Guochun Zhao;Peter A. Cawood;Sanzhong Li;Simon A. Wilde

  • U–Pb and Hf isotopic study of zircons of the Helanshan Complex: Constrains on the evolution of the Khondalite Belt in the Western Block of the North China Craton

    Changqing Yin;Guochun Zhao;Jinhui Guo;Min Sun

  • LA-ICP-MS U-Pb zircon ages of the Qianlishan Complex: Constrains on the evolution of the Khondalite Belt in the Western Block of the North China Craton

    Changqing Yin;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Xiaoping Xia

  • 2.1–1.85 Ga tectonic events in the Yangtze Block, South China: Petrological and geochronological evidence from the Kongling Complex and implications for the reconstruction of supercontinent Columbia

    Changqing Yin;Changqing Yin;Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Donald W. Davis;Guochun Zhao

  • Kwangsian and Indosinian reworking of the eastern South China Block: Constraints on zircon U-Pb geochronology and metamorphism of amphibolites and granulites

    Yuejun Wang;Chunming Wu;Aimei Zhang;Weiming Fan

  • Deformation history of the Hengshan complex: Implications for the tectonic evolution of the Trans-North China Orogen

    Jian Zhang;Guochun Zhao;Sanzhong Li;Min Sun

  • Polyphase deformation of the Fuping Complex, Trans-North China Orogen : Structures, SHRIMP U-Pb zircon ages and tectonic implications

    Jian Zhang;Guochun Zhao;Sanzhong Li;Min Sun

  • Metamorphism and partial melting of high-pressure pelitic granulites from the Qianlishan Complex: Constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Khondalite Belt in the North China Craton

    Changqing Yin;Guochun Zhao;Chunjing Wei;Min Sun

  • Metamorphic P-T path and tectonic implications of medium-pressure pelitic granulites from the Jiaobei massif in the Jiao-Liao-Ji Belt, North China Craton

    Pui Yuk Tam;Guochun Zhao;Xiwen Zhou;Min Sun

  • Petrology and metamorphic P-T path of high-pressure mafic granulites from the Jiaobei massif in the Jiao-Liao-Ji Belt, North China Craton

    Pui Yuk Tam;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Sanzhong Li

  • Geochronology and geochemistry of igneous rocks from the Kongling terrane: Implications for Mesoarchean to Paleoproterozoic crustal evolution of the Yangtze Block

    Longming Li;Longming Li;Longming Li;Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Donald W. Davis;Wenjiao Xiao

  • U-Pb and Hf isotopic study of detrital zircons from the Yejishan Group of the Lüliang Complex: Constraints on the timing of collision between the Eastern and Western Blocks, North China Craton

    Chaohui Liu;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Fuyuan Wu

  • Detrital zircon U-Pb dating, Hf isotopes and whole-rock geochemistry from the Songshan Group in the Dengfeng Complex: constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Trans-North China Orogen

    Chaohui Liu;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Jian Zhang

  • Birth and demise of the Bangong-Nujiang Tethyan Ocean: A review from the Gerze area of central Tibet

    Shun Li;Changqing Yin;Carl Guilmette;Lin Ding

  • U–Pb geochronology and Hf isotope geochemistry of detrital zircons from the Zhongtiao Complex: Constraints on the tectonic evolution of the Trans-North China Orogen

    Chaohui Liu;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Jian Zhang

  • Zircons U/Pb and Lu/Hf isotopic and whole rock geochemical constraints on the Gantaohe Group in the Zanhuang Complex; implications for the tectonic evolution of the Trans-North China Orogen

    Chaohui Liu;Guochun Zhao;Fulai Liu;Min Sun

  • U-Pb and Hf isotopic study of detrital zircons from the Hutuo group in the Trans-North China Orogen and tectonic implications

    Chaohui Liu;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Jian Zhang

  • Tectonic evolution of the southeastern margin of the Yangtze Block: Constraints from SHRIMP U-Pb and LA-ICP-MS Hf isotopic studies of zircon from the eastern Jiangnan Orogenic Belt and implications for the tectonic interpretation of South China

    Changqing Yin;Changqing Yin;Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Donald W. Davis;Guangfu Xing

  • Petrology and P–T path of the Yishui mafic granulites: Implications for tectonothermal evolution of the Western Shandong Complex in the Eastern Block of the North China Craton

    Meiling Wu;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun;Changqing Yin

  • Geochemistry and tectonic implications of late Mesoproterozoic alkaline bimodal volcanic rocks from the Tieshajie Group in the southeastern Yangtze Block, South China

    Longming Li;Longming Li;Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Guangfu Xing;Donald W. Davis

  • High-pressure pelitic granulites from the Helanshan Complex in the Khondalite Belt, North China Craton: Metamorphic P-t path and tectonic implications

    Changqing Yin;Changqing Yin;Guochun Zhao;Min Sun

  • Appalachian-style multi-terrane Wilson cycle model for the assembly of South China: REPLY

    Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Guangfu Xing;Donald W. Davis;Changqing Yin

  • Geochronology and geochemistry of volcanic rocks from the Shaojiwa Formation and Xingzi Group, Lushan area, SE China: Implications for Neoproterozoic back-arc basin in the Yangtze Block

    Longming Li;Longming Li;Shoufa Lin;Shoufa Lin;Guangfu Xing;Donald W. Davis

Frequent Co-Authors

Guochun Zhao
Guochun Zhao University of Hong Kong
Min Sun
Min Sun University of Hong Kong
Shoufa Lin
Shoufa Lin University of Waterloo
Sanzhong Li
Sanzhong Li Ocean University of China
Chaohui Liu
Chaohui Liu Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences
Donald W. Davis
Donald W. Davis University of Toronto
Wenjiao Xiao
Wenjiao Xiao Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jinghui Guo
Jinghui Guo Chinese Academy of Sciences
Xiaoping Xia
Xiaoping Xia Chinese Academy of Sciences
Chunjing Wei
Chunjing Wei Peking University

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