2026 H.C. Man: Materials Science Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Materials Science	75	3538	3419	1135	1129	359	14282

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Materials Science

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Overview

H.C. Man is affiliated with Hong Kong Polytechnic University in China and has contributed significantly to the fields of Engineering and Materials Science, with a particular emphasis on subfields such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials.

The scientist's research explores several main topics, including:

Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications
Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes
Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
Hydrogen Storage and Materials
Titanium Alloys Microstructure and Properties

H.C. Man has published works in various research venues, notably:

Surface and Coatings Technology
Materials Chemistry and Physics
Journal of Magnesium and Alloys
Materials Today Communications
Materials Letters

Some of the recent papers include:

"Comparison of corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of magnesium phosphate (MgP), zinc phosphate (ZnP) and calcium phosphate (CaP) conversion coatings on Mg alloy," 2020, Surface and Coatings Technology
"Additive manufacturing of ZK60 magnesium alloy by selective laser melting: Parameter optimization, microstructure and biodegradability," 2020, Materials Today Communications
"Enhancement in corrosion and electrical wear resistance of copper via laser surface alloying with NiTi," 2021, Surface and Coatings Technology
"Impact of microalloying element Ga on the glass-forming ability (GFA), mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-Ca bulk metallic glass," 2020, Materials Chemistry and Physics
"Laser additive manufacturing of biodegradable Mg-based alloys for biomedical applications: A review," 2022, Journal of Magnesium and Alloys

The scientist collaborates frequently with several researchers, including:

Weijie Xie
Wei Zai
Chi-Wai Chan
Jianshe Lian
C S Kirk

Best Publications

Characterization and corrosion studies of fluoride conversion coating on degradable Mg implants

K. Y. Chiu;M. H. Wong;F. T. Cheng;Hau Chung Man

474
Citations
Characterization and corrosion behavior of hydroxyapatite coatings on Ti6Al4V fabricated by electrophoretic deposition

C. T. Kwok;P. K. Wong;F. T. Cheng;Hau Chung Man

358
Citations
Synergistic effect of cavitation erosion and corrosion of various engineering alloys in 3.5% NaCl solution

C. T. Kwok;F. T. Cheng;Hau Chung Man

277
Citations
Layer manufacturing of magnesium and its alloy structures for future applications

C. C. Ng;M. M. Savalani;H. C. Man;I. Gibson

238
Citations
Microstructure and mechanical properties of selective laser melted magnesium

C. C. Ng;M. M. Savalani;M. L. Lau;Hau Chung Man

218
Citations
Excimer laser surface treatment of Ti–6Al–4V alloy for corrosion resistance enhancement

T.M Yue;J.K Yu;Z Mei;H.C Man

182
Citations
Bioactive NiTi shape memory alloy used as bone bonding implants

M. F. Chen;M. F. Chen;X. J. Yang;R. X. Hu;Z. D. Cui

174
Citations
Microstructure and formation mechanism of in situ synthesized TiC/Ti surface MMC on Ti-6Al-4V by laser cladding

Hau Chung Man;S. Zhang;F. T. Cheng;Tai Man Yue

170
Citations
Corrosion properties of laser surface melted NiTi shape memory alloy

Hau Chung Man;Z. D. Cui;Tai Man Yue

169
Citations
Pitting and galvanic corrosion behavior of laser-welded stainless steels

C.T. Kwok;S.L. Fong;F.T. Cheng;H.C. Man

165
Citations
In situ formation of titanium carbide using titanium and carbon-nanotube powders by laser cladding

M. M. Savalani;C. C. Ng;Q. H. Li;Hau Chung Man

156
Citations
Effect of laser surface melting on the corrosion and cavitation erosion behaviors of a manganese-nickel-aluminium bronze

C.H Tang;F.T Cheng;H.C Man

155
Citations
Developments in laser-based surface engineering processes: With particular reference to protection against cavitation erosion

C. T. Kwok;Hau Chung Man;F. T. Cheng;K. H. Lo

150
Citations
NiTi cladding on stainless steel by TIG surfacing process: Part I. Cavitation erosion behavior

F. T. Cheng;K. H. Lo;Hau Chung Man

143
Citations
The corrosion and nickel release behavior of laser surface-melted NiTi shape memory alloy in Hanks, solution

Z. D. Cui;Z. D. Cui;Hau Chung Man;X. J. Yang

139
Citations
Excimer laser surface treatment of aluminum alloy AA7075 to improve corrosion resistance

T.M Yue;L.J Yan;C.P Chan;C.F Dong

138
Citations
Effect of processing conditions on the corrosion performance of laser surface-melted AISI 440C martensitic stainless steel

C. T. Kwok;C. T. Kwok;K. H. Lo;F. T. Cheng;Hau Chung Man

134
Citations
Improvement of cavitation erosion resistance of AISI 316 stainless steel by laser surface alloying using fine WC powder

K. H. Lo;F. T. Cheng;C. T. Kwok;C. T. Kwok;Hau Chung Man

133
Citations
Study on the formation of an apatite layer on NiTi shape memory alloy using a chemical treatment method

M. F. Chen;M. F. Chen;X. J. Yang;Y. Liu;S. L. Zhu

133
Citations
Laser diffusion nitriding of Ti–6Al–4V for improving hardness and wear resistance

Hau Chung Man;M. Bai;F. T. Cheng

131
Citations
Cavitation erosion and corrosion behaviour of laser surface alloyed MMC of SiC and Si3N4 on Al alloy AA6061

Hau Chung Man;C. T. Kwok;Tai Man Yue

130
Citations
A novel method for making open cell aluminum foams by powder sintering process

B. Jiang;N.Q. Zhao;C.S. Shi;X.W. Du

128
Citations