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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 68 6585 5969 1169 1156 303 15166

Gong Chen publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Gong Chen between 1975 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Gong Chen published across 52 years, from 1975 to 2026, averaging 10.8 papers a year. Output peaked at 43 publications in 2021. 45 of the 560 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1975 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 43. Peak 43 publications in 2021. 1975: 1 publication 1976: 0 publications 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 0 publications 1981: 0 publications 1982: 0 publications 1983: 0 publications 1984: 0 publications 1985: 0 publications 1986: 1 publication 1987: 2 publications 1988: 0 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 12 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 7 publications 1993: 9 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 1 publication 1999: 0 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 9 publications 2003: 10 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 17 publications 2006: 21 publications 2007: 16 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 8 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 16 publications 2012: 17 publications 2013: 23 publications 2014: 21 publications 2015: 18 publications 2016: 35 publications 2017: 21 publications 2018: 21 publications 2019: 29 publications 2020: 28 publications 2021: 43 publications 2022: 23 publications 2023: 32 publications 2024: 38 publications 2025: 43 publications 2026: 2 publications
1975 2026

560 publications in total across all disciplines

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Gong Chen: publications per year, 1975 to 2026
Year Publications
1975 1
1976 0
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 0
1981 0
1982 0
1983 0
1984 0
1985 0
1986 1
1987 2
1988 0
1989 2
1990 12
1991 2
1992 7
1993 9
1994 1
1995 0
1996 0
1997 1
1998 1
1999 0
2000 0
2001 2
2002 9
2003 10
2004 9
2005 17
2006 21
2007 16
2008 6
2009 8
2010 13
2011 16
2012 17
2013 23
2014 21
2015 18
2016 35
2017 21
2018 21
2019 29
2020 28
2021 43
2022 23
2023 32
2024 38
2025 43
2026 2
Total 560
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Gong Chen publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gong Chen sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 301–320 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 303 publications — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764 303
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Gong Chen D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Gong Chen sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 68–69 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 68 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683 68
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Gong Chen is affiliated with Nankai University in China and has contributed extensively to the fields of chemistry and medicine. Their research work spans over 152 publications in chemistry and 147 in medicine, with a strong focus on organic chemistry and molecular biology among other disciplines.

The scientist's main subfields of study include:

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Oncology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Epidemiology

The primary topics of research involve catalytic methods and chemical synthesis, alongside applications in biological and medical management. Specific areas covered are:

  • Catalytic C-H Functionalization Methods
  • Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
  • Synthesis and Catalytic Reactions
  • Click Chemistry and Applications
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
  • Radical Photochemical Reactions

Gong Chen's recent papers illustrate a focus on immunotherapy, synthetic chemistry, and oncology-related topics, including the following:

  • Genetically modified CD7-targeting allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy with enhanced efficacy for relapsed/refractory CD7-positive hematological malignancies: a phase I clinical study, 2022, Cell Research
  • Nitrene-mediated intermolecular N-N coupling for efficient synthesis of hydrazides, 2021, Nature Chemistry
  • Iron-catalysed reductive cross-coupling of glycosyl radicals for the stereoselective synthesis of C-glycosides, 2022, Nature Synthesis
  • The watch-and-wait strategy versus surgical resection for rectal cancer patients with a clinical complete response after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, 2021, Radiation Oncology
  • Stereoselective Synthesis of C-Vinyl Glycosides via Palladium-Catalyzed C−H Glycosylation of Alkenes, 2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

The scientist has published frequently in certain venues, indicating recurring contributions to specific journals and platforms:

  • Faculty Opinions - Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature (17 publications)
  • Organic Letters (9 publications)
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition (7 publications)
  • Angewandte Chemie (7 publications)
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society (6 publications)

Collaboration is a notable aspect of Gong Chen's work, with frequent coauthors including:

  • Gang He (45 coauthored papers)
  • Bo Li (16 coauthored papers)
  • Xin Chu (15 coauthored papers)
  • Hao Wang (11 coauthored papers)
  • Chuanzheng Zhou (10 coauthored papers)

Best Publications

  • Highly efficient syntheses of azetidines, pyrrolidines, and indolines via palladium catalyzed intramolecular amination of C(sp3)-H and C(sp2)-H bonds at γ and δ positions.

    Gang He;Yingsheng Zhao;Shuyu Zhang;Chengxi Lu

  • A Practical Strategy for the Structural Diversification of Aliphatic Scaffolds through the Palladium-Catalyzed Picolinamide-Directed Remote Functionalization of Unactivated C(sp3) ? H Bonds

    Gang He;Gong Chen

  • Syntheses and Transformations of α-Amino Acids via Palladium-Catalyzed Auxiliary-Directed sp3 C–H Functionalization

    Gang He;Bo Wang;William A. Nack;Gong Chen;Gong Chen

  • Total synthesis of celogentin C by stereoselective C-H activation.

    Yiqing Feng;Gong Chen

  • Palladium-Catalyzed Picolinamide-Directed Alkylation of Unactivated C(sp3)–H Bonds with Alkyl Iodides

    Shu Yu Zhang;Gang He;William A. Nack;Yingsheng Zhao

  • Use of a Readily Removable Auxiliary Group for the Synthesis of Pyrrolidones by the Palladium‐Catalyzed Intramolecular Amination of Unactivated γ C(sp3) ? H Bonds

    Gang He;Shu Yu Zhang;William A. Nack;Qiong Li

  • Efficient Alkyl Ether Synthesis via Palladium-Catalyzed, Picolinamide-Directed Alkoxylation of Unactivated C(sp3)–H and C(sp2)–H Bonds at Remote Positions

    Shu Yu Zhang;Gang He;Yingsheng Zhao;Kiwan Wright

  • Stereoselective Synthesis of β-Alkylated α-Amino Acids via Palladium-Catalyzed Alkylation of Unactivated Methylene C(sp3)–H Bonds with Primary Alkyl Halides

    Shu Yu Zhang;Qiong Li;Gang He;William A. Nack

  • Photoredox-mediated Minisci C–H alkylation of N-heteroarenes using boronic acids and hypervalent iodine

    Guo Xing Li;Christian A. Morales-Rivera;Yaxin Wang;Fang Gao

  • Halogen-Bond-Promoted Photoactivation of Perfluoroalkyl Iodides: A Photochemical Protocol for Perfluoroalkylation Reactions

    Yaxin Wang;Junhua Wang;Guo Xing Li;Gang He

  • Tonic inhibition in dentate gyrus impairs long- term potentiation and memory in an Alzhiemer's disease model

    Zheng Wu;Ziyuan Guo;Marla Gearing;Gong Chen

  • A general strategy for synthesis of cyclophane-braced peptide macrocycles via palladium-catalysed intramolecular sp 3 C-H arylation

    Xuekai Zhang;Gang Lu;Meng Sun;Madhu Mahankali

  • Novel magnetic MnO2/MnFe2O4 nanocomposite as a heterogeneous catalyst for activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) toward oxidation of organic pollutants

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  • Copper-catalyzed carboxamide-directed ortho amination of anilines with alkylamines at room temperature.

    Qiong Li;Shu Yu Zhang;Gang He;Zhaoyan Ai

  • Diameter-selective resonant Raman scattering in double-wall carbon nanotubes

    S. Bandow;G. Chen;G. U. Sumanasekera;R. Gupta

  • Palladium-Catalyzed Alkylation of ortho-C(sp2)–H Bonds of Benzylamide Substrates with Alkyl Halides

    Yingsheng Zhao;Gong Chen

  • Iridium-Catalyzed Enantioselective C(sp 3 )-H Amidation Controlled by Attractive Noncovalent Interactions

    Hao Wang;Yoonsu Park;Ziqian Bai;Sukbok Chang

  • A visible-light-promoted radical reaction system for azidation and halogenation of tertiary aliphatic C-H bonds

    Yaxin Wang;Guo Xing Li;Guohui Yang;Gang He

  • Histidine-Specific Peptide Modification via Visible-Light-Promoted C-H Alkylation.

    Xiaoping Chen;Farong Ye;Xiaosheng Luo;Xueyi Liu

  • Palladium-Catalyzed Amide-Directed Enantioselective Hydrocarbofunctionalization of Unactivated Alkenes Using a Chiral Monodentate Oxazoline Ligand

    Hao Wang;Zibo Bai;Tangqian Jiao;Zhiqiang Deng

  • Building Complex Glycopeptides: Development of a Cysteine‐Free Native Chemical Ligation Protocol

    Bin Wu;Jiehao Chen;J. David Warren;Gong Chen

  • Palladium-catalyzed trifluoroacetate-promoted mono-arylation of the β-methyl group of alanine at room temperature: synthesis of β-arylated α-amino acids through sequential C–H functionalization

    Bo Wang;William A. Nack;Gang He;Shu Yu Zhang

  • An Enantioselective Bidentate Auxiliary Directed Palladium-Catalyzed Benzylic C−H Arylation of Amines Using a BINOL Phosphate Ligand

    Hao Wang;Hua Rong Tong;Gang He;Gong Chen;Gong Chen

  • Anticancer Peptidylarginine Deiminase (PAD) Inhibitors Regulate the Autophagy Flux and the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 Activity

    Yuji Wang;Yuji Wang;Pingxin Li;Shu Wang;Jing Hu

  • Improved Protocol for Indoline Synthesis via Palladium-Catalyzed Intramolecular C(sp2)–H Amination

    Gang He;Chengxi Lu;Yingsheng Zhao;William A. Nack

Frequent Co-Authors

Shu-Yu Zhang
Shu-Yu Zhang Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Samuel J. Danishefsky
Samuel J. Danishefsky Columbia University
Peng Liu
Peng Liu University of Pittsburgh
Charles T. Anderson
Charles T. Anderson Pennsylvania State University
Yanming Wang
Yanming Wang Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Tom L. Richard
Tom L. Richard Pennsylvania State University
Qian Peng
Qian Peng Chinese Academy of Sciences
Dalibor Sames
Dalibor Sames Columbia University
Marla Gearing
Marla Gearing Emory University
Sukbok Chang
Sukbok Chang Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

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