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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 68 4829 4673 159 158 222 17303

Kang Liang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Kang Liang between 1989 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Kang Liang published across 37 years, from 1989 to 2025, averaging 9 papers a year. Output peaked at 44 publications in 2021. 53 of the 334 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 44. Peak 44 publications in 2021. 1989: 1 publication 1990: 1 publication 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 1 publication 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 2 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 2 publications 2001: 0 publications 2002: 1 publication 2003: 0 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 0 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 0 publications 2008: 1 publication 2009: 0 publications 2010: 2 publications 2011: 3 publications 2012: 4 publications 2013: 7 publications 2014: 13 publications 2015: 9 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 15 publications 2018: 18 publications 2019: 27 publications 2020: 30 publications 2021: 44 publications 2022: 44 publications 2023: 39 publications 2024: 24 publications 2025: 29 publications
1989 2025

334 publications in total across all disciplines

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Kang Liang: publications per year, 1989 to 2025
Year Publications
1989 1
1990 1
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 1
1995 0
1996 1
1997 2
1998 0
1999 0
2000 2
2001 0
2002 1
2003 0
2004 2
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 1
2009 0
2010 2
2011 3
2012 4
2013 7
2014 13
2015 9
2016 14
2017 15
2018 18
2019 27
2020 30
2021 44
2022 44
2023 39
2024 24
2025 29
Total 334
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Kang Liang 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 Kang Liang 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, 210–229 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: 222 publications — 38th percentile

38% 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
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862 222
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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Kang Liang 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 Kang Liang 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, 68–69 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: 68 D-Index — 63rd percentile

63% 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
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 68
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

Kang Liang is affiliated with the University of New South Wales in Australia. Their research spans multiple disciplines, primarily focusing on Engineering and Materials Science. These main fields incorporate diverse subfields including Materials Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, and Molecular Biology.

Their scientific contributions cover a range of main topics that address synthesis, nanomaterials, robotics, biosensing, and energy applications. Key areas of focus include:

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Micro and Nano Robotics
  • Nanoplatforms for Cancer Theranostics
  • Advanced Biosensing and Bioanalysis Techniques
  • Nanopore and Nanochannel Transport Studies
  • Advancements in Battery Materials

Liang's recent publications demonstrate a continued emphasis on materials and nanotechnology. Highlighted papers include:

  • "Hetero-atom-doped carbon dots: Doping strategies, properties and applications," 2020, published in Nano Today
  • "Carbon-based SERS biosensor: from substrate design to sensing and bioapplication," 2021, published in NPG Asia Materials
  • "Porphyrinic Zirconium Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Heterogeneous Photocatalysts for PET-RAFT Polymerization and Stereolithography," 2020, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Hierarchically Porous Biocatalytic MOF Microreactor as a Versatile Platform towards Enhanced Multienzyme and Cofactor-Dependent Biocatalysis," 2020, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • "Nanobiohybrids: Materials approaches for bioaugmentation," 2020, published in Science Advances

The venues where Liang frequently publishes include Small, Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Angewandte Chemie. These journals reflect the interdisciplinary nature of their work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and engineering.

Collaboration is a significant part of Liang's research activities, working frequently with coauthors such as Biao Kong, Lei Xie, Jieying Liang, Jie Zeng, and Lei Jiang. The number of joint publications ranges from nearly thirty to over seventy, indicating established research partnerships.

Best Publications

  • One-Step Assembly of Coordination Complexes for Versatile Film and Particle Engineering

    Hirotaka Ejima;Joseph J. Richardson;Kang Liang;James P. Best

  • Biomimetic mineralization of metal-organic frameworks as protective coatings for biomacromolecules.

    Kang Liang;Raffaele Ricco;Cara M Doherty;Mark J Styles

  • MOF positioning technology and device fabrication

    Paolo Falcaro;Raffaele Ricco;Cara M. Doherty;Kang Liang

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks at the Biointerface: Synthetic Strategies and Applications

    Christian J. Doonan;Raffaele Ricco;Kang Liang;Darren Bradshaw

  • Void Engineering in Metal-Organic Frameworks via Synergistic Etching and Surface Functionalization

    Ming Hu;Ming Hu;Yi Ju;Kang Liang;Tomoya Suma

  • Metal-Organic Framework Coatings as Cytoprotective Exoskeletons for Living Cells.

    Kang Liang;Joseph J. Richardson;Jiwei Cui;Frank Caruso

  • Immobilization and intracellular delivery of an anticancer drug using mussel-inspired polydopamine capsules.

    Jiwei Cui;Yan Yan;Georgina K. Such;Kang Liang

  • Enzyme encapsulation in zeolitic imidazolate frameworks: a comparison between controlled co-precipitation and biomimetic mineralisation

    Kang Liang;Campbell J. Coghlan;Stephen G. Bell;Christian Doonan

  • Improving the Acidic Stability of Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks by Biofunctional Molecules

    Song Gao;Jingwei Hou;Jingwei Hou;Zeyu Deng;Tiesheng Wang

  • An Enzyme-Coated Metal–Organic Framework Shell for Synthetically Adaptive Cell Survival

    Kang Liang;Kang Liang;Joseph J. Richardson;Joseph J. Richardson;Christian J. Doonan;Xavier Mulet

  • Super‐Assembled Hierarchical Cellulose Aerogel‐Gelatin Solid Electrolyte for Implantable and Biodegradable Zinc Ion Battery

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  • Engineering poly(ethylene glycol) particles for improved biodistribution

    Jiwei Cui;Robert De Rose;Karen Maria Alt;Sheilajen Alcantara

  • Hierarchically Porous Biocatalytic MOF Microreactor as a Versatile Platform towards Enhanced Multienzyme and Cofactor-Dependent Biocatalysis

    Jieying Liang;Song Gao;Jian Liu;Muhammad Y. B. Zulkifli

  • Porphyrinic Zirconium Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) as Heterogeneous Photocatalysts for PET-RAFT Polymerization and Stereolithography

    Liwen Zhang;Xiaobing Shi;Zhiheng Zhang;Rhiannon P Kuchel

  • Sol–Gel Processing of Metal–Organic Frameworks

    Kenji Sumida;Kang Liang;Julien Reboul;Ilich A. Ibarra

  • Nanobiohybrids: Materials approaches for bioaugmentation

    Ziyi Guo;Joseph J. Richardson;Biao Kong;Kang Liang

  • Bioactive MIL-88A Framework Hollow Spheres via Interfacial Reaction In-Droplet Microfluidics for Enzyme and Nanoparticle Encapsulation

    Guan Young Jeong;Raffaele Ricco;Kang Liang;Johanna Ludwig

  • Synthesis and functionalization of nanoengineered materials using click chemistry

    Georgina K. Such;Angus P.R. Johnston;Kang Liang;Frank Caruso

  • Encapsulation, Visualization and Expression of Genes with Biomimetically Mineralized Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8).

    Arpita Poddar;Arpita Poddar;José J Conesa;Kang Liang;Sudip Dhakal

  • Super‐Soft Hydrogel Particles with Tunable Elasticity in a Microfluidic Blood Capillary Model

    Jiwei Cui;Mattias Björnmalm;Kang Liang;Chenglong Xu

Frequent Co-Authors

Biao Kong
Biao Kong Fudan University
Frank Caruso
Frank Caruso University of Melbourne
Joseph J. Richardson
Joseph J. Richardson RMIT University
Jiwei Cui
Jiwei Cui Shandong University
Paolo Falcaro
Paolo Falcaro Graz University of Technology
Georgina K. Such
Georgina K. Such University of Melbourne
Pu Chen
Pu Chen University of Waterloo
Dongyuan Zhao
Dongyuan Zhao Fudan University
Vicki Chen
Vicki Chen University of Queensland
Jingwei Hou
Jingwei Hou University of Queensland

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