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D-Index
47
Citations
6737
World Ranking
15778
National Ranking
2445

Qian Yu 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 Qian Yu sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 93 publications — 1st percentile

1% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Qian Yu 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 Qian Yu sits on this spectrum.

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 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 47 D-Index — 14th percentile

14% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Overview

Qian Yu is affiliated with Soochow University in China and has a substantial body of work in the fields of materials science, engineering, and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their research integrates multiple disciplines, focusing on areas including molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, and electronic, optical, and magnetic materials.

The scientist's research frequently addresses topics such as gold and silver nanoparticles synthesis and applications, biosensors and analytical detection, bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing, nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics, antimicrobial agents and applications, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, and advanced photocatalysis techniques.

Qian Yu has contributed to several recent papers, including:

  • Photothermal bactericidal surfaces: killing bacteria using light instead of biocides, 2020, Biomaterials Science
  • Dual-function antibacterial surfaces to resist and kill bacteria: Painting a picture with two brushes simultaneously, 2020, Journal of Material Science and Technology
  • Microneedle Patch Loaded with Exosomes Containing MicroRNA-29b Prevents Cardiac Fibrosis after Myocardial Infarction, 2023, Advanced Healthcare Materials
  • Release of VEGF and BMP9 from injectable alginate based composite hydrogel for treatment of myocardial infarction, 2020, Bioactive Materials
  • Superhydrophobic photothermal coatings based on candle soot for prevention of biofilm formation, 2022, Journal of Material Science and Technology

Collaborations have been significant in Qian Yu's research, with frequent coauthors including Yanxia Zhang, Xianming Kong, Kunyan Lu, Yi Zou, and Hong Chen.

The scientist has published extensively in several key venues, indicating a focus on interdisciplinary materials and biomedical science fields. These publication venues include:

  • Journal of Material Science and Technology
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Spectrochimica Acta Part A Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science

Best Publications

  • Dual-function antibacterial surfaces for biomedical applications.

    Qian Yu;Zhaoqiang Wu;Hong Chen

  • Responsive and Synergistic Antibacterial Coatings: Fighting against Bacteria in a Smart and Effective Way.

    Ting Wei;Qian Yu;Hong Chen

  • Smart Antibacterial Surfaces with Switchable Bacteria-Killing and Bacteria-Releasing Capabilities

    Ting Wei;Zengchao Tang;Qian Yu;Hong Chen

  • Anti-fouling bioactive surfaces.

    Qian Yu;Yanxia Zhang;Yanxia Zhang;Hongwei Wang;John Brash;John Brash

  • Nanopatterned Smart Polymer Surfaces for Controlled Attachment, Killing, and Release of Bacteria

    Qian Yu;Janghwan Cho;Phanindhar Shivapooja;Linnea K. Ista

  • Construction of nanomaterials with targeting phototherapy properties to inhibit resistant bacteria and biofilm infections

    Yuqin Wang;Yuqin Wang;Yingying Jin;Wei Chen;Wei Chen;Jingjie Wang

  • Polyimide/cellulose acetate core/shell electrospun fibrous membranes for oil-water separation

    Wenjing Ma;Zhongfu Guo;Juntao Zhao;Qian Yu

  • Photothermal bactericidal surfaces: killing bacteria using light instead of biocides

    Yi Zou;Yanxia Zhang;Qian Yu;Hong Chen

  • Smart Biointerface with Photoswitched Functions between Bactericidal Activity and Bacteria-Releasing Ability

    Ting Wei;Wenjun Zhan;Qian Yu;Hong Chen

  • A Smart Antibacterial Surface for the On‐Demand Killing and Releasing of Bacteria

    Ting Wei;Qian Yu;Wenjun Zhan;Hong Chen

  • Dual-function antibacterial surfaces to resist and kill bacteria: Painting a picture with two brushes simultaneously

    Yi Zou;Yanxia Zhang;Qian Yu;Hong Chen

  • Smart, Photothermally Activated, Antibacterial Surfaces with Thermally Triggered Bacteria-Releasing Properties.

    Yaran Wang;Ting Wei;Yangcui Qu;Yang Zhou

  • Protein Adsorption and Cell Adhesion/Detachment Behavior on Dual-Responsive Silicon Surfaces Modified with Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-block-polystyrene Copolymer

    Qian Yu;Yanxia Zhang;Hong Chen;Feng Zhou

  • Multifunctional and Regenerable Antibacterial Surfaces Fabricated by a Universal Strategy

    Ting Wei;Wenjun Zhan;Limin Cao;Changming Hu

  • Surface Modified with a Host Defense Peptide-Mimicking β-Peptide Polymer Kills Bacteria on Contact with High Efficacy

    Yuxin Qian;Fan Qi;Qi Chen;Qiang Zhang

  • Nanopatterned antimicrobial enzymatic surfaces combining biocidal and fouling release properties.

    Qian Yu;Linnea K. Ista;Gabriel P. López

  • Protein adsorption on poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)-modified silicon surfaces: Effects of grafted layer thickness and protein size

    Qian Yu;Yanxia Zhang;Hong Chen;Zhaoqiang Wu

  • Release of VEGF and BMP9 from injectable alginate based composite hydrogel for treatment of myocardial infarction

    Yong Wu;Tianqi Chang;Weiqian Chen;Xiaoyu Wang

  • Surface Modification to Control Protein/Surface Interactions

    Lin Yuan;Qian Yu;Qian Yu;Dan Li;Dan Li;Hong Chen

  • Practical Preparation of Infection-Resistant Biomedical Surfaces from Antimicrobial β-Peptide Polymers.

    Fan Qi;Yuxin Qian;Ning Shao;Ruiyi Zhou

  • High antibacterial efficiency of pDMAEMA modified silicon nanowire arrays.

    Hongwei Wang;Lei Wang;Pengchao Zhang;Lin Yuan

Frequent Co-Authors

Hong Chen
Hong Chen Soochow University
John L. Brash
John L. Brash McMaster University
Chaobo Huang
Chaobo Huang Nanjing Forestry University
Gabriel P. Lopez
Gabriel P. Lopez University of New Mexico
Xiulin Zhu
Xiulin Zhu Soochow University
Zhengbiao Zhang
Zhengbiao Zhang Soochow University
Stefaan C. De Smedt
Stefaan C. De Smedt Ghent University
Hao Chen
Hao Chen Chinese Academy of Sciences
Graham J. Leggett
Graham J. Leggett University of Sheffield
Jan Genzer
Jan Genzer North Carolina State University

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