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D-Index
118
Citations
70324
World Ranking
516
National Ranking
156

K. Lu 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 K. Lu sits on this spectrum.

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50 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 660 publications — 94th percentile

94% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

K. Lu 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 K. Lu sits on this spectrum.

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40 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 118 D-Index — 96th percentile

96% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2019 - Acta Materialia Gold Medal
  • 2018 - Member of the National Academy of Engineering For discovery of nanotwinned materials and contributions to the advancement of nanostructured materials.

Overview

K. Lu is affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences in China and has an extensive research portfolio in Materials Science and Engineering. Their published work spans significant contributions in materials chemistry, ceramics, mechanical engineering, and electronic engineering.

The scientist's research mainly focuses on advanced ceramic materials synthesis, composites, and carbon-based materials. Specific topics of study include:

  • Advanced ceramic materials synthesis
  • Advanced materials and composites
  • Diamond and carbon-based materials research
  • Semiconductor materials and devices
  • Metal and thin film mechanics
  • MXene and MAX phase materials
  • Nuclear materials and properties

Research papers authored by K. Lu include the following notable publications:

  • Enhanced piezocatalytic performance of ZnO nanosheet microspheres by enriching the surface oxygen vacancies, 2020, Journal of Materials Science
  • Recent progress of alumina ceramics by direct ink writing: Ink design, printing and post-processing, 2023, Ceramics International
  • Effects of transition metals on the evolution of polymer-derived SiOC ceramics, 2020, Carbon
  • High temperature oxidation behaviors of bulk SiC with low partial pressures of air and water vapor in argon, 2020, Corrosion Science
  • Polymer-Derived High-Temperature Nonoxide Materials: A Review, 2022, Advanced Engineering Materials

The scientist frequently publishes in a diverse range of journals with emphasis on ceramics and materials chemistry. Common publication venues include:

  • Ceramics International
  • Journal of the American Ceramic Society
  • Carbon
  • Corrosion Science
  • Materials Chemistry and Physics

Collaborations have been consistent with several coauthors, reflecting a network of ongoing research partnerships. Frequent coauthors are:

  • Advaith V. Rau
  • Ni Yang
  • Yi Je Cho
  • Sanjay Kumar Devendhar Singh
  • Harrison Chaney

K. Lu's contributions to materials science have been recognized through awards such as the Acta Materialia Gold Medal in 2019 and election as a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2018 for discovery of nanotwinned materials and advancement of nanostructured materials.

Best Publications

  • Ultrahigh strength and high electrical conductivity in copper

    Lei Lu;Yongfeng Shen;Xianhua Chen;Lihua Qian

  • Strengthening Materials by Engineering Coherent Internal Boundaries at the Nanoscale

    K. Lu;K. Lu;L. Lu;L. Lu;S. Suresh;S. Suresh

  • Revealing the Maximum Strength in Nanotwinned Copper

    L. Lu;X. Chen;Xiaoxu Huang;K. Lu

  • Revealing Extraordinary Intrinsic Tensile Plasticity in Gradient Nano-Grained Copper

    T. H. Fang;W. L. Li;N. R. Tao;K. Lu

  • Multicomponent intermetallic nanoparticles and superb mechanical behaviors of complex alloys

    T. Yang;Y. L. Zhao;Y. Tong;Z. B. Jiao

  • Nanostructured surface layer on metallic materials induced by surface mechanical attrition treatment

    K. Lu;J. Lu

  • An investigation of surface nanocrystallization mechanism in Fe induced by surface mechanical attrition treatment

    N.R. Tao;Z.B. Wang;W.P. Tong;M.L. Sui

  • Dislocation nucleation governed softening and maximum strength in nano-twinned metals

    Xiaoyan Li;Yujie Wei;Yujie Wei;Lei Lu;K e Lu

  • Making strong nanomaterials ductile with gradients

    K. Lu

  • Stabilizing nanostructures in metals using grain and twin boundary architectures

    K. Lu;K. Lu

  • Nanocrystalline metals crystallized from amorphous solids: nanocrystallization, structure, and properties

    K. Lu

  • Superplastic extensibility of nanocrystalline copper at room temperature

    L. Lu;M. L. Sui;K. Lu

  • Nitriding iron at lower temperatures.

    W. P. Tong;N. R. Tao;Z. B. Wang;J. Lu

  • The Future of Metals

    K. Lu

  • Formation of nanostructured surface layer on AISI 304 stainless steel by means of surface mechanical attrition treatment

    H.W Zhang;H.W Zhang;Z.K Hei;G Liu;J Lu

  • Grain boundary stability governs hardening and softening in extremely fine nanograined metals

    J. Hu;Y. N. Shi;X. Sauvage;G. Sha

  • Nano-sized twins induce high rate sensitivity of flow stress in pure copper

    L. Lu;L. Lu;R. Schwaiger;Z.W. Shan;M. Dao

  • Microstructural evolution and nanostructure formation in copper during dynamic plastic deformation at cryogenic temperatures

    Y. S. Li;N. R. Tao;K. Lu

  • Tensile properties of copper with nano-scale twins

    Y.F. Shen;L. Lu;Q.H. Lu;Z.H. Jin

  • Strain-Induced Ultrahard and Ultrastable Nanolaminated Structure in Nickel

    X. C. Liu;H. W. Zhang;K. Lu;K. Lu

  • Melting and superheating of crystalline solids: From bulk to nanocrystals

    Q.S. Mei;K. Lu

Frequent Co-Authors

Nairong Tao
Nairong Tao Chinese Academy of Sciences
Jian Lu
Jian Lu City University of Hong Kong
Lei Lu
Lei Lu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Manling Sui
Manling Sui Beijing University of Technology
Yonghao Zhao
Yonghao Zhao Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Boon Chin Heng
Boon Chin Heng Peking University
Xiaoxu Huang
Xiaoxu Huang Chongqing University
Niels Hansen
Niels Hansen Technical University of Denmark
Xiaolei Wu
Xiaolei Wu Chinese Academy of Sciences
Evan Ma
Evan Ma Xi'an Jiaotong University

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