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Hsu-Chiang Kuan

Hsu-Chiang Kuan

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 48 10837 10469 133 132 132 8506

Hsu-Chiang Kuan publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hsu-Chiang Kuan between 2001 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hsu-Chiang Kuan published across 25 years, from 2001 to 2025, averaging 5.9 papers a year. Output peaked at 14 publications in 2008. 17 of the 148 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2001 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 14. Peak 14 publications in 2008. 2001: 1 publication 2002: 0 publications 2003: 6 publications 2004: 8 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 9 publications 2007: 5 publications 2008: 14 publications 2009: 6 publications 2010: 8 publications 2011: 8 publications 2012: 6 publications 2013: 11 publications 2014: 9 publications 2015: 2 publications 2016: 3 publications 2017: 5 publications 2018: 4 publications 2019: 2 publications 2020: 6 publications 2021: 4 publications 2022: 0 publications 2023: 4 publications 2024: 7 publications 2025: 10 publications
2001 2025

148 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hsu-Chiang Kuan: publications per year, 2001 to 2025
Year Publications
2001 1
2002 0
2003 6
2004 8
2005 10
2006 9
2007 5
2008 14
2009 6
2010 8
2011 8
2012 6
2013 11
2014 9
2015 2
2016 3
2017 5
2018 4
2019 2
2020 6
2021 4
2022 0
2023 4
2024 7
2025 10
Total 148
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Hsu-Chiang Kuan publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hsu-Chiang Kuan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 130–149 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 132 publications — 9th percentile

9% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723 132
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Hsu-Chiang Kuan D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Hsu-Chiang Kuan sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 48–49 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 48 D-Index — 17th percentile

17% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598 48
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Overview

Hsu-Chiang Kuan is affiliated with Far East University in Taiwan. Their research predominantly focuses on materials science and engineering, with a specific emphasis on polymers and plastics, materials chemistry, and mechanical engineering. They also have contributions in biomedical engineering and electrical and electronic engineering.

The scientist's main research topics include:

  • Flame retardant materials and properties
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Carbon nanotubes in composites
  • Polymer nanocomposites and properties
  • Graphene and nanomaterials applications
  • Advancements in battery materials
  • Polymer nanocomposite synthesis and irradiation

Hsu-Chiang Kuan has published extensively in various scientific venues. Some of the frequent publication outlets include:

  • Modern Physics Letters B
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Advanced Nanocomposites
  • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
  • Smart Materials in Manufacturing

Among their recent published papers are:

  • A comparative study of polymer nanocomposites containing multi-walled carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets (2021, Nano Materials Science)
  • A new method for preparation of functionalized graphene and its epoxy nanocomposites (2020, Composites Part B Engineering)
  • Epoxy/graphene nanocomposites prepared by in-situ microwaving (2021, Carbon)
  • Using renewable phosphate to decorate graphene nanoplatelets for flame-retarding, mechanically resilient epoxy nanocomposites (2023, Progress in Organic Coatings)
  • Exfoliation and dispersion of graphene nanoplatelets for epoxy nanocomposites (2023, Advanced Nanocomposites)

The scientist frequently collaborates with other researchers, notably:

  • Jun Ma
  • Chin-Lung Chiang
  • Chen-Feng Kuan
  • Ming-Yuan Shen
  • Xiao Su

Hsu-Chiang Kuan's body of work addresses various aspects of polymer nanocomposites, graphene functionalization, and flame-retardant materials, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach across materials science and engineering fields.

Best Publications

  • Epoxy/graphene platelets nanocomposites with two levels of interface strength

    Izzuddin Zaman;Tam Thanh Phan;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Qingshi Meng

  • Synthesis, thermal, mechanical and rheological properties of multiwall carbon nanotube/waterborne polyurethane nanocomposite

    Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Wei-Ping Chang;Siu-Ming Yuen

  • Preparation, morphology and properties of acid and amine modified multiwalled carbon nanotube/polyimide composite

    Siu-Ming Yuen;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Yao-Yu Lin;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • A facile approach to chemically modified graphene and its polymer nanocomposites

    Izzuddin Zaman;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Qingshi Meng;Andrew Michelmore

  • Effect of inorganic nanoparticles on mechanical property, fracture toughness and toughening mechanism of two epoxy systems

    Jun Ma;Mao-Song Mo;Xu-Sheng Du;Patrick Rosso

  • Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of glass fiber and carbon fiber reinforced polyamide-6 and polyamide-6/clay nanocomposites

    Shang-Han Wu;Feng-Yih Wang;Chen-Chi.M. Ma;Wen-Chi Chang

  • Preparation, electrical, mechanical and thermal properties of composite bipolar plate for a fuel cell

    Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M Ma;Ke Hong Chen;Shih-Ming Chen

  • From carbon nanotubes and silicate layers to graphene platelets for polymer nanocomposites

    Izzuddin Zaman;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jingfei Dai;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Covalently bonded interfaces for polymer/graphene composites

    Jun Ma;Jun Ma;Qingshi Meng;Andrew Michelmore;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Preparation, characterization, and properties of novolac‐type phenolic/SiO2 hybrid organic–inorganic nanocomposite materials by sol–gel method

    Chin-Lung Chiang;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Dai-Lin Wu;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Mechanical and electrical properties of multi-wall carbon nanotube/poly(lactic acid) composites

    Chen-Feng Kuan;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Chia-Hsun Chen

  • Development of polymer composites using modified, high-structural integrity graphene platelets

    Jun Ma;Jun Ma;Qingshi Meng;Izzuddin Zaman;Shenmin Zhu

  • PEDOT-based composites as electrode materials for supercapacitors.

    Zhiheng Zhao;Georgia F Richardson;Qingshi Meng;Qingshi Meng;Shenmin Zhu

  • A novel approach to electrically and thermally conductive elastomers using graphene

    Sherif Araby;Sherif Araby;Liqun Zhang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jia-Bin Dai

  • Melt compounding with graphene to develop functional, high-performance elastomers

    Sherif Araby;Sherif Araby;Izzuddin Zaman;Qingshi Meng;Nobuyuki Kawashima

  • Flame retardance and thermal stability of carbon nanotube epoxy composite prepared from sol–gel method

    Chen-Feng Kuan;Wei-Jen Chen;Yi-Luen Li;Chia-Hsun Chen

  • Preparation and thermal, electrical, and morphological properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubeand epoxy composites

    Siu-Ming Yuen;Chen-Chi M. Ma;Hsin-Ho Wu;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Processable 3-nm thick graphene platelets of high electrical conductivity and their epoxy composites.

    Qingshi Meng;Jian Jin;Ruoyu Wang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan

  • Structure-property relations of 55 nm particle-toughened epoxy

    Quyen-Huyen Le;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Jia-Bin Dai;Izzuddin Zaman

  • Polymer composite hydrogels containing carbon nanomaterials—Morphology and mechanical and functional performance

    Ashraful Alam;Yongjun Zhang;Hsu-Chiang Kuan;Sang-Heon Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Chen-Chi M. Ma
Chen-Chi M. Ma National Tsing Hua University
Chun H. Wang
Chun H. Wang University of New South Wales
Shenmin Zhu
Shenmin Zhu Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Adrian P. Mouritz
Adrian P. Mouritz RMIT University
Liqun Zhang
Liqun Zhang Xi'an Jiaotong University
Klaus Friedrich
Klaus Friedrich Technical University of Kaiserslautern
Aravind Dasari
Aravind Dasari Nanyang Technological University
Yiu-Wing Mai
Yiu-Wing Mai Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dusan Losic
Dusan Losic University of Adelaide
Yongjun Zhang
Yongjun Zhang Nankai University

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