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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 60 7031 6795 7 7 199 13247

Kin Liao publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Kin Liao between 1991 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Kin Liao published across 35 years, from 1991 to 2025, averaging 7.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 24 publications in 2025. 37 of the 252 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1991 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 24. Peak 24 publications in 2025. 1991: 1 publication 1992: 2 publications 1993: 4 publications 1994: 2 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 1 publication 1997: 3 publications 1998: 1 publication 1999: 4 publications 2000: 4 publications 2001: 7 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 9 publications 2005: 2 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 1 publication 2008: 14 publications 2009: 2 publications 2010: 5 publications 2011: 11 publications 2012: 8 publications 2013: 4 publications 2014: 8 publications 2015: 15 publications 2016: 8 publications 2017: 17 publications 2018: 7 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 10 publications 2021: 10 publications 2022: 20 publications 2023: 8 publications 2024: 13 publications 2025: 24 publications
1991 2025

252 publications in total across all disciplines

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Kin Liao: publications per year, 1991 to 2025
Year Publications
1991 1
1992 2
1993 4
1994 2
1995 0
1996 1
1997 3
1998 1
1999 4
2000 4
2001 7
2002 5
2003 9
2004 9
2005 2
2006 7
2007 1
2008 14
2009 2
2010 5
2011 11
2012 8
2013 4
2014 8
2015 15
2016 8
2017 17
2018 7
2019 6
2020 10
2021 10
2022 20
2023 8
2024 13
2025 24
Total 252
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Kin Liao 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 Kin Liao 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, 190–209 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: 199 publications — 30th percentile

30% 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
190–209 891 199
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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Kin Liao 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 Kin Liao 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, 60–61 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: 60 D-Index — 46th percentile

46% 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 60
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

Kin Liao is affiliated with Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates. Their research predominantly focuses on various aspects of engineering and materials science, with significant contributions to materials chemistry, biomedical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Engineering
  • Materials Science

The subfields where they have published extensively are:

  • Materials Chemistry
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials

Kin Liao's research topics cover a range of advanced materials and applications, including:

  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Advancements in Battery Materials
  • 2D Materials and Applications
  • Graphene research and applications
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Conducting polymers and applications

Notable recent papers by Kin Liao include:

  • "Prospects challenges and stability of 2D MXenes for clean energy conversion and storage applications," 2021, npj 2D Materials and Applications
  • "2D Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets coated cellulose fibers based 3D nanostructures for efficient water desalination," 2020, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • "Carbon coated piezoresistive fiber sensors: From process monitoring to structural health monitoring of composites - A review," 2020, Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing
  • "Graphene/epoxy nanocomposites for improved fracture toughness: A focused review on toughening mechanism," 2023, Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
  • "Development of watermelon rind derived activated carbon/manganese ferrite nanocomposite for cleaner desalination by capacitive deionization," 2020, Journal of Cleaner Production

The venues where Kin Liao frequently publishes include:

  • Scientific Reports
  • Applied Surface Science
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing

The most frequent collaborators in Kin Liao's research are:

  • Shaohong Luo
  • Baosong Li
  • Vincent Chan
  • Shoaib Anwer
  • Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub

Best Publications

  • Effects of environmental aging on the mechanical properties of bamboo–glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix hybrid composites

    Moe Moe Thwe;Kin Liao

  • Durability of bamboo-glass fiber reinforced polymer matrix hybrid composites

    Moe Moe Thwe;Kin Liao

  • Interfacial characteristics of a carbon nanotube–polystyrene composite system

    Kin Liao;Sean Li

  • Physical interactions at carbon nanotube-polymer interface

    M. Wong;M. Paramsothy;X.J. Xu;Y. Ren

  • Bio-inspired nacre-like composite films based on graphene with superior mechanical, electrical, and biocompatible properties.

    Yuan-Qing Li;Ting Yu;Tian-Yi Yang;Lian-Xi Zheng

  • Tensile properties, tension-tension fatigue and biological response of polyetheretherketone-hydroxyapatite composites for load-bearing orthopedic implants.

    M.S. Abu Bakar;M.H.W. Cheng;S.M. Tang;S.C. Yu

  • Mechanical properties and interfacial characteristics of carbon-nanotube-reinforced epoxy thin films

    Xiaojing Xu;Moe Moe Thwe;Christopher Shearwood;Kin Liao

  • Carbon Aerogel from Winter Melon for Highly Efficient and Recyclable Oils and Organic Solvents Absorption

    Yuan-Qing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Saeed M. Alhassan

  • Growth of metal-metal oxide nanostructures on freestanding graphene paper for flexible biosensors

    Fei Xiao;Yuanqing Li;Xiaoli Zan;Kin Liao

  • From biomass to high performance solar–thermal and electric–thermal energy conversion and storage materials

    Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Saeed M. Alhassan

  • Effects of environmental aging on the properties of pultruded GFRP

    K. Liao;C.R. Schultheisz;D.L. Hunston

  • Graphene-clad textile electrodes for electrocardiogram monitoring

    Murat Kaya Yapici;Tamador Alkhidir;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kin Liao

  • Graphene Foam Developed with a Novel Two-Step Technique for Low and High Strains and Pressure-Sensing Applications

    Yarjan Abdul Samad;Yuanqing Li;Andreas Schiffer;Saeed M. Alhassan

  • Synergistic effect of hybrid carbon nantube–graphene oxide as a nanofiller in enhancing the mechanical properties of PVA composites

    Yuanqing Li;Tianyi Yang;Ting Yu;Lianxi Zheng

  • Highly Flexible Strain Sensor from Tissue Paper for Wearable Electronics

    Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Tarek Taha;Guowei Cai

  • Novel graphene foam composite with adjustable sensitivity for sensor applications.

    Yarjan Abdul Samad;Yuanqing Li;Saeed M. Alhassan;Kin Liao

  • Multifunctional Wearable Device Based on Flexible and Conductive Carbon Sponge/Polydimethylsiloxane Composite

    Yuan-Qing Li;Wei-Bin Zhu;Xiao-Guang Yu;Pei Huang

  • Lightweight and Highly Conductive Aerogel-like Carbon from Sugarcane with Superior Mechanical and EMI Shielding Properties

    Yuan-Qing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kyriaki Polychronopoulou;Kin Liao

  • From cotton to wearable pressure sensor

    Yuanqing Li;Yarjan Abdul Samad;Kin Liao

Frequent Co-Authors

Yuan-Qing Li
Yuan-Qing Li Chongqing University
Lianxi Zheng
Lianxi Zheng Khalifa University
Kenneth Reifsnider
Kenneth Reifsnider The University of Texas at Arlington
Kam W. Leong
Kam W. Leong Columbia University
Bumjoon J. Kim
Bumjoon J. Kim Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Rehan Umer
Rehan Umer Khalifa University
Saeed M. Alhassan
Saeed M. Alhassan Khalifa University
Wesley J. Cantwell
Wesley J. Cantwell Khalifa University
Kyriaki Polychronopoulou
Kyriaki Polychronopoulou Khalifa University
Shao-Yun Fu
Shao-Yun Fu Chongqing University

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