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Edmund Y. S. Chao

Edmund Y. S. Chao

D-Index & Metrics

Medicine

D-Index
92
Citations
27097
World Ranking
11423
National Ranking
5857

Edmund Y. S. Chao publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edmund Y. S. Chao sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 289 publications — 15th percentile

15% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Edmund Y. S. Chao D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Edmund Y. S. Chao sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 92 D-Index — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 1998 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For development of rigorous biomechanical models for functional analysis of human limbs and limb-salvage procedures in cancer patients.
  • 1992 - Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

Overview

Edmund Y. S. Chao is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic in the United States. Their research spans multiple fields including Engineering, Materials Science, and Physics and Astronomy. Their work further specializes into subfields such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Chemistry, and Radiation.

The scientist's main research topics cover:

  • Advancements in Photolithography Techniques
  • Nuclear Materials and Properties
  • Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

Among their recent publications, Edmund Y. S. Chao contributed to the paper titled "Dose Reconstruction for Helical Delivery Verification Using Optical Sensor Data" published in 2025 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics.

Frequent coauthors of the scientist include:

  • G.P. Chen
  • E.S. Paulson

They have published in venues such as:

  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics

Edmund Y. S. Chao has received notable recognitions including being named a Member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1998 for contributions to biomechanical models related to human limbs and limb-salvage procedures in cancer patients. Additionally, they were made a Fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) in 1992.

Best Publications

  • A biomechanical study of normal functional elbow motion.

    Bernard F. Morrey;L. J. Askew;Edmund Y. S. Chao

  • Effect of fluoride treatment on the fracture rate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.

    B. Lawrence Riggs;Stephen F. Hodgson;W. Michael O'Fallon;Edmund Y.S. Chao

  • Normal axial alignment of the lower extremity and load-bearing distribution at the knee

    Robert W. W. Hsu;Shlnkichl Himeno;Mark B. Coventry;Edmund Y. S. Chao

  • Muscles across the elbow joint: A biomechanical analysis

    K.N. An;F.C. Hui;B.F. Morrey;R.L. Linscheid

  • Functional ranges of motion of the wrist joint

    Jaiyoung Ryu;William P. Cooney;Linda J. Askew;Kai Nan An

  • Determination of muscle orientations and moment arms

    K. N. An;K. Takahashi;T. P. Harrigan;E. Y. Chao

  • Low intensity ultrasound treatment increases strength in a rat femoral fracture model

    Shyu‐Jye ‐J Wang;David G. Lewallen;Mark E. Bolander;Edmund Y.S. Chao

  • Biomechanical evaluation of longitudinal arch stability.

    Ching Kuei Huang;Harold B. Kitaoka;Kai Nan an;Edmund Y.S. Chao

  • Justification of triaxial goniometer for the measurement of joint rotation.

    Edmund Y.S. Chao

  • Three-dimensional force analysis of finger joints in selected isometric hand functions

    E.Y. Chao;J.D. Opgrande;F.E. Axmear

  • Internal forces and moments in the femur during walking.

    Georg N. Duda;Erich Schneider;Edmund Y.S. Chao

  • Biomechanical study of the elbow following excision of the radial head.

    B F Morrey;E Y Chao;F C Hui

  • The kinesiology of the thumb trapeziometacarpal joint.

    William P. Cooney;Michael J. Lucca;Edmund Y. S. Chao;Ronald L. Linscheid

  • The distal radioulnar ligaments : a biomechanical study

    Frédéric Schuind;Kai Nan An;Lawrence Berglund;Roberto Rey

  • Passive motion of the elbow joint.

    B. F. Morrey;E. Y.S. Chao

  • Bone-healing patterns affected by loading, fracture fragment stability, fracture type, and fracture site compression.

    Hannu T. Aro;Edmund Y. S. Chao

  • FREE VASCULARISED FIBULAR GRAFTING FOR RECONSTRUCTION AFTER TUMOUR RESECTION

    R. W.-W. Hsu;M. B. Wood;F. H. Sim;E. Y. S. Chao

  • LIMB SALVAGE FOR NEOPLASMS OF THE SHOULDER GIRDLE. INTERMEDIATE RECONSTRUCTIVE AND FUNCTIONAL RESULTS

    M. I. O'Connor;F. H. Sim;E. Y. S. Chao

  • Metastatic bone disease. A study of the surgical treatment of 166 pathologic humeral and femoral fractures

    Yasuo Yazawa;Frank J. Frassica;Edmund Y.S. Chao;Douglas J. Pritchard

  • Quantitative measurements of hip strength in different age groups

    T. D. Cahalan;M. E. Johnson;M. E. Johnson;S. Liu;E. Y. S. Chao

Frequent Co-Authors

Kai Nan An
Kai Nan An Mayo Clinic
Franklin H. Sim
Franklin H. Sim Mayo Clinic
Patrick J. Kelly
Patrick J. Kelly New York University
Michael A. Mont
Michael A. Mont Cleveland Clinic

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