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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 58 10807 9758 82 80 269 10031

Hui-Fen Wu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Hui-Fen Wu between 1992 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Hui-Fen Wu published across 35 years, from 1992 to 2026, averaging 9.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 33 publications in 2015. 21 of the 332 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 33. Peak 33 publications in 2015. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 2 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 2 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 1 publication 1998: 0 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 3 publications 2001: 4 publications 2002: 2 publications 2003: 7 publications 2004: 5 publications 2005: 3 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 7 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 4 publications 2010: 13 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 24 publications 2014: 32 publications 2015: 33 publications 2016: 17 publications 2017: 13 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 12 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 9 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 14 publications 2024: 20 publications 2025: 20 publications 2026: 1 publication
1992 2026

332 publications in total across all disciplines

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Hui-Fen Wu: publications per year, 1992 to 2026
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 2
1994 3
1995 2
1996 1
1997 1
1998 0
1999 2
2000 3
2001 4
2002 2
2003 7
2004 5
2005 3
2006 6
2007 7
2008 12
2009 4
2010 13
2011 11
2012 21
2013 24
2014 32
2015 33
2016 17
2017 13
2018 8
2019 12
2020 10
2021 9
2022 9
2023 14
2024 20
2025 20
2026 1
Total 332
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Hui-Fen Wu 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 Hui-Fen Wu 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, 261–280 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: 269 publications — 55th percentile

55% 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
261–280 979 269
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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Hui-Fen Wu 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 Hui-Fen Wu 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, 58–59 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: 58 D-Index — 42nd percentile

42% 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 58
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
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

Hui-Fen Wu is affiliated with National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan and primarily works in the field of Materials Science. Their research encompasses a variety of subfields including Materials Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, and Spectroscopy.

Wu's recent publications showcase a focus on nanomaterials, biosensing technologies, and environmental applications. Notable papers include:

  • Unique Properties of Surface-Functionalized Nanoparticles for Bio-Application: Functionalization Mechanisms and Importance in Application (2022) published in Nanomaterials
  • Sand bath assisted green synthesis of carbon dots from citrus fruit peels for free radical scavenging and cell imaging (2020) published in Colloids and Surfaces B Biointerfaces
  • Applications of single-drop microextraction in analytical chemistry: A review (2020) published in Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry
  • Recent advances in nanomaterials-based optical sensors for detection of various biomarkers (inorganic species, organic and biomolecules) (2022) published in Luminescence
  • Development of Two-Dimensional Functional Nanomaterials for Biosensor Applications: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects (2023) published in Nanomaterials

The core research topics that Wu focuses on include:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
  • Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors

Wu has a consistent publication record in several scientific venues, notably:

  • ACS Applied Nano Materials (7 publications)
  • FlatChem (7 publications)
  • Microchemical Journal (4 publications)
  • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry (4 publications)
  • Applied Surface Science (4 publications)

Collaboration is a significant aspect of Wu's research activities, with frequent coauthors including Deepak Dabur, Nallin Sharma, Sivakumar Musuvadhi Babulal, Shams Ur Rehman, and Nandini Swaminathan. These collaborations span a range of interdisciplinary topics tied to Wu's expertise in nanomaterials and biosensor technologies.

The trajectory of Hui-Fen Wu's research contributes to materials chemistry and applied nanotechnology, with interdisciplinary interfaces involving molecular biology and environmental sustainability. Their work on nanomaterials for sensor applications and biosensing techniques positions them within emerging areas of advanced functional materials and analytical chemistry.

Best Publications

  • Green synthesis of carbon dots from prawn shells for highly selective and sensitive detection of copper ions

    Gangaraju Gedda;Chun-Yi Lee;Yu-Chih Lin;Hui-fen Wu

  • Platinum nanoparticles for the photothermal treatment of Neuro 2A cancer cells.

    M. Manikandan;Nazim Hasan;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Near infrared (NIR) laser mediated surface activation of graphene oxide nanoflakes for efficient antibacterial, antifungal and wound healing treatment.

    M. Shahnawaz Khan;Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Multifunctional graphene magnetic nanosheet decorated with chitosan for highly sensitive detection of pathogenic bacteria.

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu

  • The importance of impurity analysis in pharmaceutical products: an integrated approach

    Nafisur Rahman;Syed Najmul Hejaz Azmi;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Comparison of ZnS semiconductor nanoparticles capped with various functional groups as the matrix and affinity probes for rapid analysis of cyclodextrins and proteins in surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry.

    Suresh Kumar Kailasa;Kamatam Kiran;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Modified silver nanoparticle as a hydrophobic affinity probe for analysis of peptides and proteins in biological samples by using liquid-liquid microextraction coupled to AP-MALDI-ion trap and MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry.

    Kamlesh Shrivas;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Rapid determination of caffeine in one drop of beverages and foods using drop-to-drop solvent microextraction with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

    Kamlesh Shrivas;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots via microwave carbonization of citric acid in presence of tetraoctylammonium ion, and their application to cellular bioimaging

    Mukesh Lavkush Bhaisare;Abou Talib;M. Shahnawaz Khan;Sunil Pandey

  • Applications of silver nanoparticles capped with different functional groups as the matrix and affinity probes in surface-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight and atmospheric pressure matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization ion trap mass spectrometry for rapid analysis of sulfur drugs and biothiols in human urine.

    Kamlesh Shrivas;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Probing the interactions of chitosan capped CdS quantum dots with pathogenic bacteria and their biosensing application

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Identification of Peptides Using Gold Nanoparticle-Assisted Single-Drop Microextraction Coupled with AP-MALDI Mass Spectrometry

    Putty-Reddy Sudhir;Hui-Fen Wu;Zi-Cong Zhou

  • Proteomics analysis of the mode of antibacterial action of nanoparticles and their interactions with proteins

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Bacterial toxicity/compatibility of platinum nanospheres, nanocuboids and nanoflowers

    Judy Gopal;Nazim Hasan;M. Manikandan;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Facile synthesis of water soluble silver ferrite (AgFeO2) nanoparticles and their biological application as antibacterial agents

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Abou Talib;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Gold nanoparticles assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and applications: from simple molecules to intact cells

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Sand bath assisted green synthesis of carbon dots from citrus fruit peels for free radical scavenging and cell imaging.

    Krishna Kanthi Gudimella;Tejaswini Appidi;Hui-Fen Wu;Venkateswararao Battula

  • Facile synthesis of gold nanohexagons on graphene templates in Raman spectroscopy for biosensing cancer and cancer stem cells.

    M. Manikandan;Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Abou Talib;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Chitosan nanomagnets for effective extraction and sensitive mass spectrometric detection of pathogenic bacterial endotoxin from human urine.

    Judy Gopal;Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Pei-Yang Hua;Hui-Fen Wu

  • Quantum dot applications endowing novelty to analytical proteomics

    Hui-Fen Wu;Judy Gopal;Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Nazim Hasan

  • A method to detect metal-drug complexes and their interactions with pathogenic bacteria via graphene nanosheet assist laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and biosensors.

    Hani Nasser Abdelhamid;Hui-Fen Wu

Frequent Co-Authors

Hani Nasser Abdelhamid
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
Suresh Kumar Kailasa
Suresh Kumar Kailasa Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology Surat
Jennifer S. Brodbelt
Jennifer S. Brodbelt The University of Texas at Austin
Tae Jung Park
Tae Jung Park Chung-Ang University
Han-Chung Wu
Han-Chung Wu National Chung Hsing University
Olubukola Oluranti Babalola
Olubukola Oluranti Babalola North-West University
Mark W. Duncan
Mark W. Duncan University of Colorado Denver

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