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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering 51 1122 1032 137 137 340 9027

Chi Fai Cheung publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Chi Fai Cheung between 1997 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Chi Fai Cheung published across 30 years, from 1997 to 2026, averaging 18.4 papers a year. Output peaked at 47 publications in 2024. 33 of the 552 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1997 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 47. Peak 47 publications in 2024. 1997: 2 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 1 publication 2000: 11 publications 2001: 15 publications 2002: 8 publications 2003: 18 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 20 publications 2006: 26 publications 2007: 38 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 15 publications 2010: 28 publications 2011: 21 publications 2012: 24 publications 2013: 14 publications 2014: 23 publications 2015: 8 publications 2016: 24 publications 2017: 21 publications 2018: 16 publications 2019: 9 publications 2020: 17 publications 2021: 14 publications 2022: 44 publications 2023: 36 publications 2024: 47 publications 2025: 32 publications 2026: 1 publication
1997 2026

552 publications in total across all disciplines

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Chi Fai Cheung: publications per year, 1997 to 2026
Year Publications
1997 2
1998 0
1999 1
2000 11
2001 15
2002 8
2003 18
2004 7
2005 20
2006 26
2007 38
2008 12
2009 15
2010 28
2011 21
2012 24
2013 14
2014 23
2015 8
2016 24
2017 21
2018 16
2019 9
2020 17
2021 14
2022 44
2023 36
2024 47
2025 32
2026 1
Total 552
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Chi Fai Cheung publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Chi Fai Cheung sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 659+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 155. Most scientists, 155, have 147–156 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 337–346 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 10 scientists 57–66 publications: 23 scientists 67–76 publications: 32 scientists 77–86 publications: 62 scientists 87–96 publications: 67 scientists 97–106 publications: 91 scientists 107–116 publications: 113 scientists 117–126 publications: 115 scientists 127–136 publications: 130 scientists 137–146 publications: 140 scientists 147–156 publications: 155 scientists 157–166 publications: 132 scientists 167–176 publications: 133 scientists 177–186 publications: 130 scientists 187–196 publications: 140 scientists 197–206 publications: 115 scientists 207–216 publications: 125 scientists 217–226 publications: 117 scientists 227–236 publications: 99 scientists 237–246 publications: 92 scientists 247–256 publications: 100 scientists 257–266 publications: 95 scientists 267–276 publications: 88 scientists 277–286 publications: 77 scientists 287–296 publications: 74 scientists 297–306 publications: 74 scientists 307–316 publications: 62 scientists 317–326 publications: 70 scientists 327–336 publications: 59 scientists 337–346 publications: 58 scientists 347–356 publications: 45 scientists 357–366 publications: 44 scientists 367–376 publications: 36 scientists 377–386 publications: 41 scientists 387–396 publications: 32 scientists 397–406 publications: 23 scientists 407–416 publications: 28 scientists 417–426 publications: 27 scientists 427–436 publications: 25 scientists 437–446 publications: 23 scientists 447–456 publications: 23 scientists 457–466 publications: 20 scientists 467–476 publications: 12 scientists 477–486 publications: 24 scientists 487–496 publications: 18 scientists 497–506 publications: 12 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 21 scientists 527–536 publications: 12 scientists 537–546 publications: 8 scientists 547–556 publications: 16 scientists 557–566 publications: 3 scientists 567–576 publications: 11 scientists 577–586 publications: 6 scientists 587–596 publications: 5 scientists 597–606 publications: 6 scientists 607–616 publications: 7 scientists 617–626 publications: 7 scientists 627–636 publications: 10 scientists 637–646 publications: 4 scientists 647–656 publications: 3 scientists 657–658 publications: 2 scientists 659+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 659+

This scientist: 340 publications — 80th percentile

80% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 10
57–66 23
67–76 32
77–86 62
87–96 67
97–106 91
107–116 113
117–126 115
127–136 130
137–146 140
147–156 155
157–166 132
167–176 133
177–186 130
187–196 140
197–206 115
207–216 125
217–226 117
227–236 99
237–246 92
247–256 100
257–266 95
267–276 88
277–286 77
287–296 74
297–306 74
307–316 62
317–326 70
327–336 59
337–346 58 340
347–356 45
357–366 44
367–376 36
377–386 41
387–396 32
397–406 23
407–416 28
417–426 27
427–436 25
437–446 23
447–456 23
457–466 20
467–476 12
477–486 24
487–496 18
497–506 12
507–516 13
517–526 21
527–536 12
537–546 8
547–556 16
557–566 3
567–576 11
577–586 6
587–596 5
597–606 6
607–616 7
617–626 7
627–636 10
637–646 4
647–656 3
657–658 2
659+ 100
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Chi Fai Cheung D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Chi Fai Cheung sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 30 to 93+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 189. Most scientists, 189, have 34 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 51 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 30 D-Index: 83 scientists 31 D-Index: 113 scientists 32 D-Index: 144 scientists 33 D-Index: 153 scientists 34 D-Index: 189 scientists 35 D-Index: 158 scientists 36 D-Index: 139 scientists 37 D-Index: 127 scientists 38 D-Index: 130 scientists 39 D-Index: 126 scientists 40 D-Index: 104 scientists 41 D-Index: 100 scientists 42 D-Index: 107 scientists 43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44 D-Index: 103 scientists 45 D-Index: 79 scientists 46 D-Index: 88 scientists 47 D-Index: 70 scientists 48 D-Index: 83 scientists 49 D-Index: 44 scientists 50 D-Index: 64 scientists 51 D-Index: 56 scientists 52 D-Index: 50 scientists 53 D-Index: 48 scientists 54 D-Index: 58 scientists 55 D-Index: 52 scientists 56 D-Index: 48 scientists 57 D-Index: 42 scientists 58 D-Index: 34 scientists 59 D-Index: 42 scientists 60 D-Index: 37 scientists 61 D-Index: 42 scientists 62 D-Index: 44 scientists 63 D-Index: 22 scientists 64 D-Index: 33 scientists 65 D-Index: 29 scientists 66 D-Index: 23 scientists 67 D-Index: 29 scientists 68 D-Index: 24 scientists 69 D-Index: 19 scientists 70 D-Index: 34 scientists 71 D-Index: 26 scientists 72 D-Index: 19 scientists 73 D-Index: 18 scientists 74 D-Index: 19 scientists 75 D-Index: 14 scientists 76 D-Index: 19 scientists 77 D-Index: 8 scientists 78 D-Index: 18 scientists 79 D-Index: 16 scientists 80 D-Index: 12 scientists 81 D-Index: 17 scientists 82 D-Index: 11 scientists 83 D-Index: 16 scientists 84 D-Index: 7 scientists 85 D-Index: 9 scientists 86 D-Index: 8 scientists 87 D-Index: 6 scientists 88 D-Index: 6 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 10 scientists 91 D-Index: 4 scientists 92 D-Index: 4 scientists 93+ D-Index: 100 scientists
30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 51 D-Index — 69th percentile

69% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

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Number of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,445 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
30 83
31 113
32 144
33 153
34 189
35 158
36 139
37 127
38 130
39 126
40 104
41 100
42 107
43 101
44 103
45 79
46 88
47 70
48 83
49 44
50 64
51 56 51
52 50
53 48
54 58
55 52
56 48
57 42
58 34
59 42
60 37
61 42
62 44
63 22
64 33
65 29
66 23
67 29
68 24
69 19
70 34
71 26
72 19
73 18
74 19
75 14
76 19
77 8
78 18
79 16
80 12
81 17
82 11
83 16
84 7
85 9
86 8
87 6
88 6
89 7
90 10
91 4
92 4
93+ 100
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Overview

Chi Fai Cheung is affiliated with the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in China, with a research focus predominantly in the field of Engineering. Their work spans several subfields including Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Mechanics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.

Cheung's research is centered on several main topics, which include:

  • Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques
  • Advanced machining processes and optimization
  • Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques
  • Laser Material Processing Techniques
  • Advanced Machining and Optimization Techniques
  • Surface Roughness and Optical Measurements
  • Erosion and Abrasive Machining

The scientist has published across various scholarly venues, with frequent contributions to the following journals and conferences:

  • Optics Express
  • International Journal of Mechanical Sciences
  • Precision Engineering
  • Micromachines
  • Asian Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (ASPEN 2022)

Cheung has coauthored extensively with a network of collaborators. Frequent coauthors include:

  • Chunjin Wang
  • Lai Ting Ho
  • Yee Man Loh
  • Ruoxin Wang
  • Xiaoliang Liang

Among their recent publications are:

  • Reusable and Recyclable Graphene Masks with Outstanding Superhydrophobic and Photothermal Performances, 2020, ACS Nano
  • High-efficiency sub-microscale uncertainty measurement method using pattern recognition, 2020, ISA Transactions
  • Plasmonic and Superhydrophobic Self-Decontaminating N95 Respirators, 2020, ACS Nano
  • Liquid-Metal-Superlyophilic and Conductivity-Strain-Enhancing Scaffold for Permeable Superelastic Conductors, 2021, Advanced Functional Materials
  • Surface integrity and material removal mechanisms in high-speed grinding of Al/SiCp metal matrix composites, 2022, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture

Best Publications

  • On-machine and in-process surface metrology for precision manufacturing

    W. Gao;H. Haitjema;F.Z. Fang;F.Z. Fang;R.K. Leach

  • Reusable and Recyclable Graphene Masks with Outstanding Superhydrophobic and Photothermal Performances.

    Hong Zhong;Zhaoran Zhu;Jing Lin;Chi Fai Cheung

  • A theoretical and experimental investigation of surface roughness formation in ultra-precision diamond turning

    C.F Cheung;W.B Lee

  • Characterisation of nanosurface generation in single-point diamond turning

    C.F Cheung;W.B Lee

  • A theoretical and experimental investigation of the tool-tip vibration and its influence upon surface generation in single-point diamond turning

    H. Wang;Suet To;C. Y. Chan;Chi Fai Cheung

  • A dynamic surface topography model for the prediction of nano-surface generation in ultra-precision machining

    W.B. Lee;C.F. Cheung

  • A multi-spectrum analysis of surface roughness formation in ultra-precision machining

    Chi Fai Cheung;Wing Bun Lee

  • Modelling and simulation of structure surface generation using computer controlled ultra-precision polishing

    Chi Fai Cheung;L. B. Kong;L. T. Ho;Suet To

  • Surface integrity and material removal mechanisms in high-speed grinding of Al/SiCp metal matrix composites

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  • A web-based collaborative product design platform for dispersed network manufacturing

    H. F. Zhan;H. F. Zhan;Wing Bun Lee;Chi Fai Cheung;S. K. Kwok

  • A novel multi-jet polishing process and tool for high-efficiency polishing

    C.J. Wang;C.F. Cheung;L.T. Ho;M.Y. Liu

  • Applications of virtual manufacturing in materials processing

    Wing Bun Lee;Chi Fai Cheung;J. G. Li

  • Plasmonic and Superhydrophobic Self-Decontaminating N95 Respirators.

    Hong Zhong;Zhaoran Zhu;Peng You;Jing Lin

  • A study of materials swelling and recovery in single-point diamond turning of ductile materials

    M. C. Kong;Wing Bun Lee;Chi Fai Cheung;Suet To

  • A multi-perspective knowledge-based system for customer service management

    Chi Fai Cheung;Wing Bun Lee;Wai Ming Wang;K. F. Chu

  • A systematic approach for knowledge auditing: A case study in transportation sector

    Chi Fai Cheung;M. L. Li;W. Y. Shek;Wing Bun Lee

  • Modelling and simulation of surface topography in ultra-precision diamond turning:

    C F Cheung;W B Lee

  • A theoretical and experimental investigation of surface generation in diamond turning of an Al6061/SiCp metal matrix composite

    K.C Chan;C.F Cheung;M.V Ramesh;W.B Lee

  • A Systematic Approach for Knowledge Audit Analysis: Integration of Knowledge Inventory, Mapping and Knowledge Flow Analysis

    S. Y. Choy;Wing Bun Lee;Chi Fai Cheung

  • An investigation of residual form error compensation in the ultra-precision machining of aspheric surfaces

    W.B Lee;C.F Cheung;W.M Chiu;T.P Leung

  • Effect of crystallographic orientation in diamond turning of copper single crystals

    W.B. Lee;S. To;C.F. Cheung

Frequent Co-Authors

Wing Bun Lee
Wing Bun Lee Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Suet To
Suet To Hong Kong Polytechnic University
K.C. Chan
K.C. Chan Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Xiangqian Jiang
Xiangqian Jiang University of Huddersfield
Richard Leach
Richard Leach University of Nottingham
David J. Whitehouse
David J. Whitehouse University of Warwick
Feng Yan
Feng Yan Hong Kong Polytechnic University
W. H. Ip
W. H. Ip Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Ka Wai Eric Cheng
Ka Wai Eric Cheng Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Chak-Yin Tang
Chak-Yin Tang Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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