World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Hong Zhang

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
97
Citations
61542
World Ranking
1713
National Ranking
40

Hong Zhang publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hong Zhang sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 413 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 848 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 949 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 840 scientists 207–216 publications: 733 scientists 217–226 publications: 708 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 417 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 196 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 59 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 693 publications — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Hong Zhang D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hong Zhang sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 71 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 97 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Hong Zhang is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China. Their research spans primarily within the fields of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and medicine, with a significant focus on molecular biology, epidemiology, cell biology, plant science, and physiology. They have contributed extensively to the understanding of cellular processes and disease mechanisms.

Their recent publications cover several topics related to cellular function and disease, including autophagy, RNA research, RNA modifications, endoplasmic reticulum stress, lipid metabolism, ubiquitin pathways, and nuclear structure. Notable recent papers include:

  • Phase Separation in Membrane Biology: The Interplay between Membrane-Bound Organelles and Membraneless Condensates (2020, Developmental Cell)
  • Liquid-liquid phase separation in biology: mechanisms, physiological functions and human diseases (2020, Science China Life Sciences)
  • ORF3a of SARS-CoV-2 promotes lysosomal exocytosis-mediated viral egress (2021, Developmental Cell)
  • Liquid-liquid phase separation in autophagy (2020, The Journal of Cell Biology)
  • TGF-β1-activated cancer-associated fibroblasts promote breast cancer invasion, metastasis and epithelial-mesenchymal transition by autophagy or overexpression of FAP-α (2021, Biochemical Pharmacology)

Hong Zhang frequently publishes in several scientific journals. The most common venues for their work include:

  • The Journal of Cell Biology (6 publications)
  • Developmental Cell (3 publications)
  • Reproduction and Breeding (3 publications)
  • SSRN Electronic Journal (3 publications)
  • Nature Communications (2 publications)

They collaborate regularly with several coauthors, showing repeated partnerships with:

  • Mengxue Luo (6 joint publications)
  • Cuixia Di (5 joint publications)
  • Jialin Cui (5 joint publications)
  • Shaojun Liu (5 joint publications)
  • Caipeng Xu (4 joint publications)

The main topics covered in Hong Zhang's work include:

  • Autophagy in Disease and Therapy
  • RNA Research and Splicing
  • RNA modifications and cancer
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress and Disease
  • Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis
  • Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways
  • Nuclear Structure and Function

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Amal Kamal Abdel-Aziz;Sara Abdelfatah;Mahmoud Abdellatif

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Fabio C. Abdalla;Hagai Abeliovich;Robert T. Abraham

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Antioxidant activity of different sulfate content derivatives of polysaccharide extracted from Ulva pertusa (Chlorophyta) in vitro

    Huimin Qi;Quanbin Zhang;Tingting Zhao;Rong Chen

  • Auxin controls seed dormancy through stimulation of abscisic acid signaling by inducing ARF-mediated ABI3 activation in Arabidopsis

    Xiaodong Liu;Hong Zhang;Yang Zhao;Zhengyan Feng

  • C. elegans Screen Identifies Autophagy Genes Specific to Multicellular Organisms

    Ye Tian;Zhipeng Li;Wanqiu Hu;Haiyan Ren

  • MICROGELS: Old Materials with New Applications

    Mallika Das;Hong Zhang;Eugenia Kumacheva

  • Covalently assembled NIR nanoplatform for simultaneous fluorescence imaging and photodynamic therapy of cancer cells

    Kai Liu;Xiaomin Liu;Qinghui Zeng;Youlin Zhang

  • Dual roles of Sema6D in cardiac morphogenesis through region-specific association of its receptor, Plexin-A1, with off-track and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor type 2

    Toshihiko Toyofuku;Hong Zhang;Atsushi Kumanogoh;Noriko Takegahara

  • Femtosecond studies of solvation and intramolecular configurational dynamics of fluorophores in liquid solution.

    Max Glasbeek;Hong Zhang

  • Controlled synthesis, formation mechanism, and great enhancement of red upconversion luminescence of NaYF4:Yb3+, Er3+ nanocrystals/submicroplates at low doping level.

    Junwei Zhao;Yajuan Sun;Xianggui Kong;Lijin Tian

  • Excitation energy migration dynamics in upconversion nanomaterials

    Langping Tu;Langping Tu;Xiaomin Liu;Xiaomin Liu;Fei Wu;Fei Wu;Hong Zhang;Hong Zhang

  • Upconversion Luminescence of β-NaYF4: Yb3+, Er3+@β-NaYF4 Core/Shell Nanoparticles: Excitation Power Density and Surface Dependence

    Yu Wang;Langping Tu;Junwei Zhao;Yajuan Sun

  • Autophagosome maturation: An epic journey from the ER to lysosomes.

    Yan G. Zhao;Hong Zhang

  • Enzymes of the SUMO modification pathway localize to filaments of the nuclear pore complex.

    Hong Zhang;Hisato Saitoh;Michael J. Matunis

  • Machinery, regulation and pathophysiological implications of autophagosome maturation

    Yan G Zhao;Patrice Codogno;Hong Zhang

  • Effect of annealing on upconversion luminescence of ZnO : Er3+ nanocrystals and high thermal sensitivity

    Xin Wang;Xianggui Kong;Yi Yu;Yajuan Sun

  • An upconversion nanoparticle--Zinc phthalocyanine based nanophotosensitizer for photodynamic therapy.

    Lu Xia;Xianggui Kong;Xiaomin Liu;Langping Tu

  • SUMO-2/3 Modification and Binding Regulate the Association of CENP-E with Kinetochores and Progression through Mitosis

    Xiang Dong Zhang;Jacqueline Goeres;Hong Zhang;Tim J. Yen

Frequent Co-Authors

Chao Wang
Chao Wang University of Southern California
Bo Zhang
Bo Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Daniel G. Tenen
Daniel G. Tenen National University of Singapore
Yalin Tang
Yalin Tang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Junfeng Xiang
Junfeng Xiang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Henry Yang
Henry Yang National University of Singapore
Quanbin Zhang
Quanbin Zhang Chinese Academy of Sciences
Zheng Wang
Zheng Wang Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Pingsheng Liu
Pingsheng Liu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Gang Pei
Gang Pei Tongji University

External Links

Personal website of Hong Zhang

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Biology and Biochemistry opens diverse career pathways in healthcare, research, and allied sciences. For those seeking flexible education options, online degrees are increasingly available across related healthcare fields. For example, students interested in medical imaging may benefit from ultrasound tech school online programs, which offer vital hands-on and theoretical training remotely.

If radiologic technology interests you, accredited radiology tech online programs provide rigorous coursework and practical experience for future radiology technologists. For those passionate about nutrition science and its impact on health, the best schools for masters in nutrition offer online graduate degrees designed to meet evolving industry standards.

Entry-level healthcare roles such as medical assisting can also start with online education. Prospective students can find reputable medical assistant classes online with financial aid, making this path more accessible. Exploring these online degree options can help you tailor your education to your interests and schedule, while launching rewarding careers in science and healthcare.

Best Scientists Citing Hong Zhang

Daniel J. Klionsky

Daniel J. Klionsky

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Publications: 61

Noboru Mizushima

Noboru Mizushima

University of Tokyo

Publications: 59

Gábor Juhász

Gábor Juhász

Eötvös Loránd University

Publications: 40

Fulvio Reggiori

Fulvio Reggiori

University of Groningen

Publications: 34

Daniel G. Tenen

Daniel G. Tenen

National University of Singapore

Publications: 32

Quanbin Zhang

Quanbin Zhang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Publications: 32

Yalin Tang

Yalin Tang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Publications: 31

Guido Kroemer

Guido Kroemer

Université Paris Cité

Publications: 29

Jianhua Zhang

Jianhua Zhang

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Publications: 27

Nektarios Tavernarakis

Nektarios Tavernarakis

Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas

Publications: 26

Sharon A. Tooze

Sharon A. Tooze

The Francis Crick Institute

Publications: 26

David C. Rubinsztein

David C. Rubinsztein

University of Cambridge

Publications: 24

Beth Levine

Beth Levine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Publications: 24

Terje Johansen

Terje Johansen

University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway

Publications: 23

Patrice Codogno

Patrice Codogno

Université Paris Cité

Publications: 22

Francesco Cecconi

Francesco Cecconi

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart

Publications: 22

Trending Scientists

Moe Z. Win

Moe Z. Win

MIT

Victoria M. Esses

Victoria M. Esses

University of Western Ontario

Elizabeth R. Sowell

Elizabeth R. Sowell

University of Southern California

Dayong Wang

Dayong Wang

Southeast University

Cynthia J. Curry

Cynthia J. Curry

University of California, San Francisco

Manuel Martínez-Bueno

Manuel Martínez-Bueno

University of Granada

Hiroyuki Honda

Hiroyuki Honda

Nagoya University

Alan Gilbert

Alan Gilbert

University College London

Frederik Ronsse

Frederik Ronsse

Ghent University

Michael Waidner

Michael Waidner

Technical University of Darmstadt

Yunchao Li

Yunchao Li

Beijing Normal University

Michael V. Mirkin

Michael V. Mirkin

Queens College, CUNY

Raymond Niaura

Raymond Niaura

New York University

Michael Dewey

Michael Dewey

King's College London

Christoph Lange

Christoph Lange

University of Lübeck

Susan J. Ramus

Susan J. Ramus

University of New South Wales

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees

2026 Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs Costs: Tuition & Fees
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Respiratory Therapist (RT) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference

2026 Respiratory Therapist (RT) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference
2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?

2026 Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Master's Without a Related Bachelor's Degree?
2026 Cheapest Online Nurse Executive Leader Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Nurse Executive Leader Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Healthcare Administration Online Degree Worth It?
2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference

2026 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) vs. Registered Nurse (RN): Explaining the Difference
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Nutrition Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Nutrition Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Health Administration Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Pathologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Occupational Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Occupational Therapy Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How to Become an RNFA: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an RNFA: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How to Become an Epidemiologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Epidemiologist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Pediatric Care Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Pediatric Care Nurse Practitioner Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Military-Friendly Online Exercise Science Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Exercise Science Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an RN Coder: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Is Gerontology a Hard Major? What Students Should Know

2026 Is Gerontology a Hard Major? What Students Should Know
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Dental Assistant Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Dental Assistant Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Medical Assisting Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Medical Assisting Degree Online?
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Biology Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Biology Degree Online?
2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSN vs. DNP: Explaining the Difference

Recently Published Articles

2026 Easiest Online Security Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Security Management Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become an Archivist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Best Accredited Online Sports Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Sports Psychology Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Best Accelerated Online Master’s in Health Informatics Programs

2026 Best Accelerated Online Master’s in Health Informatics Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Music Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Music Education Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Library Science Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?

2026 Library Science Degree vs. Certificate: Which Should You Choose?
2026 Is a Creative Writing Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact

2026 Is a Creative Writing Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact
2026 One-Year Online Biology Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes

2026 One-Year Online Biology Master's Degree Programs: Accelerated Options, Costs & Outcomes
2026 Best Accredited Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Best Accredited Online Criminal Justice Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?

2026 What Medical Degrees Can I Get Online?
2026 Best Online International Relations Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers

2026 Best Online International Relations Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers
2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in West Virginia

2026 How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in West Virginia
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 Fastest Online Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis

2026 Fastest Online Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis
2026 Fastest Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years

2026 Fastest Online Mechanical Engineering Degree Programs You Can Finish in Under 2 Years
2026 Easiest Online Fine Arts Master's Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Fine Arts Master's Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 How Many Credits Will You Need for a Bachelor’s Degree?

2026 How Many Credits Will You Need for a Bachelor’s Degree?
2026 Shortest Doctoral Programs Online

2026 Shortest Doctoral Programs Online
2026 Most Affordable Online Nursing Education MSN Programs

2026 Most Affordable Online Nursing Education MSN Programs
2026 How Long Does It Take to Get a Psychology Degree? In-Depth Guide

2026 How Long Does It Take to Get a Psychology Degree? In-Depth Guide
2026 MSN vs. NP Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference

2026 MSN vs. NP Nursing Degrees: Explaining the Difference