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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 66 7441 6746 2188 1808 214 12888

Hou-min Chang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hou-min Chang between 1974 and 2024, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hou-min Chang published across 51 years, from 1974 to 2024, averaging 4.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 15 publications in 2012. 7 of the 230 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1974 to 2024. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 15. Peak 15 publications in 2012. 1974: 3 publications 1975: 3 publications 1976: 1 publication 1977: 0 publications 1978: 0 publications 1979: 0 publications 1980: 2 publications 1981: 2 publications 1982: 6 publications 1983: 2 publications 1984: 5 publications 1985: 5 publications 1986: 0 publications 1987: 2 publications 1988: 2 publications 1989: 4 publications 1990: 4 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 5 publications 1993: 1 publication 1994: 3 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 2 publications 1997: 1 publication 1998: 2 publications 1999: 3 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 11 publications 2006: 11 publications 2007: 6 publications 2008: 2 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 15 publications 2013: 9 publications 2014: 13 publications 2015: 7 publications 2016: 12 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 9 publications 2019: 5 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 2 publications 2022: 2 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 3 publications
1974 2024

230 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hou-min Chang: publications per year, 1974 to 2024
Year Publications
1974 3
1975 3
1976 1
1977 0
1978 0
1979 0
1980 2
1981 2
1982 6
1983 2
1984 5
1985 5
1986 0
1987 2
1988 2
1989 4
1990 4
1991 2
1992 5
1993 1
1994 3
1995 0
1996 2
1997 1
1998 2
1999 3
2000 0
2001 2
2002 5
2003 6
2004 8
2005 11
2006 11
2007 6
2008 2
2009 3
2010 2
2011 8
2012 15
2013 9
2014 13
2015 7
2016 12
2017 15
2018 9
2019 5
2020 10
2021 2
2022 2
2023 4
2024 3
Total 230
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Hou-min Chang 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 Hou-min Chang 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, 201–220 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: 214 publications — 38th percentile

38% 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 1,281 214
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
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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Hou-min Chang 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 Hou-min Chang 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, 66–67 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: 66 D-Index — 60th percentile

60% 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 66
68–69 683
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

Hou-min Chang is affiliated with North Carolina State University in the United States and has conducted research primarily in the fields of Engineering and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work is predominantly centered on Biomedical Engineering and Plant Science, with additional contributions to Molecular Biology, Food Science, and Biomaterials.

The scientist's research focuses extensively on topics related to Lignin and Wood Chemistry, as well as Enzyme-mediated dye degradation and Biofuel production and bioconversion. Other topics of study include Fermentation and Sensory Analysis, Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, Plant Gene Expression Analysis, and various biochemical and biophysical processes.

Chang has published research in notable venues, with frequent publications appearing in Green Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Journal, BioResources, Science, and Fibers. Some key recent papers include:

  • Multiplex CRISPR editing of wood for sustainable fiber production, 2023, Science
  • Monolignol Benzoates Incorporate into the Lignin of Transgenic Populus trichocarpa Depleted in C3H and C4H, 2020, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Lignin fractionation from laboratory to commercialization: chemistry, scalability and techno-economic analysis, 2020, Green Chemistry
  • Improved understanding of technical lignin functionalization through comprehensive structural characterization of fractionated pine kraft lignins modified by the Mannich reaction, 2021, Green Chemistry
  • The Effect of the Kraft Pulping Process, Wood Species, and pH on Lignin Recovery from Black Liquor, 2022, Fibers

Chang collaborates regularly with several researchers, including Hasan Jameel, Xiao Jiang, Runkun Sun, Matthew Kollman, and Juliana Marangon Jardim. These frequent coauthors have contributed significantly alongside Chang to various scientific studies related to their shared fields of interest.

Best Publications

  • Quantification of lignin-carbohydrate linkages with high-resolution NMR spectroscopy.

    Mikhail Balakshin;Ewellyn Capanema;Hanna Gracz;Hou-min Chang

  • Comparative Studies on Cellulolytic Enzyme Lignin and Milled Wood Lignin of Sweetgum and Spruce

    Hou-min Chang;Ellis B. Cowling;Wynford Brown

  • Lignin biodegradation: microbiology, chemistry, and potential applications

    T. Kent Kirk;Takayoshi Higuchi;Hou-min Chang

  • Studies on the Effect of Ball Milling on Lignin Structure Using a Modified DFRC Method

    Tsutomu Ikeda;Kevin Holtman;John F. Kadla;Hou-Min Chang

  • Decomposition of lignin by white-rot fungi. II. Characterization of heavily degraded lignins from decayed spruce

    T. Kent Kirk;Hou-min Chang

  • Quantitative 13C NMR Characterization of Milled Wood Lignins Isolated by Different Milling Techniques

    Kevin M. Holtman;Hou‐min Chang;Hasan Jameel;John F. Kadla

  • Improving wood properties for wood utilization through multi-omics integration in lignin biosynthesis

    Jack P. Wang;Megan L. Matthews;Cranos M. Williams;Rui Shi

  • The effect of delignification of forest biomass on enzymatic hydrolysis

    Zhiying Yu;Hasan Jameel;Hou-min Chang;Sunkyu Park

  • Phenolation to Improve Lignin Reactivity toward Thermosets Application

    Xiao Jiang;Jie Liu;Xueyu Du;Zhoujian Hu

  • Elucidation of the structure of cellulolytic enzyme lignin

    Zhoujian Hu;Ting-Feng Yeh;Hou-min Chang;Yuji Matsumoto

  • Wood based lignin reactions important to the biorefinery and pulp and paper industries.

    Ricardo B. Santos;Peter Hart;Hasan Jameel;Hou-min Chang

  • Effect of Lignin Chemistry on the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Woody Biomass

    Zhiying Yu;Ki-Seob Gwak;Trevor Treasure;Hasan Jameel

  • Quantitative evaluation of milling effects on lignin structure during the isolation process of milled wood lignin

    Aya Fujimoto;Yuji Matsumoto;Hou-Min Chang;Gyosuke Meshitsuka

  • MWL fraction with a high concentration of lignin-carbohydrate linkages: Isolation and 2D NMR spectroscopic analysis

    Mikhail Yu. Balakshin;Ewellyn A. Capanema;Hou-min Chang

  • Lignin structural variation in hardwood species.

    Ricardo B Santos;Ewellyn A Capanema;Mikhail Yu Balakshin;Hou-min Chang

  • Microanalytical method for the characterization of fiber components and morphology of woody plants.

    Yokoyama T;Kadla Jf;Chang Hm

  • Fractionation and Characterization of Kraft Lignin by Sequential Precipitation with Various Organic Solvents

    Xiao Jiang;Xiao Jiang;Dhanalekshmi Savithri;Xueyu Du;Siddhesh N. Pawar

  • Green Liquor Pretreatment of Mixed Hardwood for Ethanol Production in a Repurposed Kraft Pulp Mill

    Yongcan Jin;Hasan Jameel;Hou-min Chang;Richard Phillips

  • Dechlorination of chloro-organics by a white-rot fungus

    Van Ba Huynh;Hou min Chang;Thomas W. Joyce;T. Kent Kirk

  • Rapid prediction of solid wood lignin content using transmittance near-infrared spectroscopy

    Ting-Feng Yeh;Hou-Min Chang;John F Kadla

Frequent Co-Authors

Hasan Jameel
Hasan Jameel North Carolina State University
John F. Kadla
John F. Kadla University of British Columbia
Vincent L. Chiang
Vincent L. Chiang North Carolina State University
Longlong Ma
Longlong Ma Chinese Academy of Sciences
Yongcan Jin
Yongcan Jin Nanjing Forestry University
Richard A. Venditti
Richard A. Venditti North Carolina State University
T. Kent Kirk
T. Kent Kirk United States Department of Agriculture
Ronald R. Sederoff
Ronald R. Sederoff North Carolina State University
Lucian A. Lucia
Lucian A. Lucia North Carolina State University
John Ralph
John Ralph Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center

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