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D-Index
55
Citations
8747
World Ranking
12361
National Ranking
3293

Quan Cheng 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 Quan Cheng sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 144 publications — 12th percentile

12% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Quan Cheng 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 Quan Cheng 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: 55 D-Index — 33rd percentile

33% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Quan Cheng is affiliated with the University of California, Riverside in the United States. Their research spans multiple scientific disciplines, primarily focusing on engineering and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Through their work, they have contributed extensively to the understanding of molecular biology and advanced techniques in photocatalysis and biosensing.

The scientist's recent publications illustrate a strong focus on photocatalytic materials and biosensing technologies. Notable papers include:

  • Rapid Hydroxyl Radical Generation on (001)-Facet-Exposed Ultrathin Anatase TiO2 Nanosheets for Enhanced Photocatalytic Lignocellulose-to-H2 Conversion (2022, ACS Catalysis)
  • High-sensitive and multiplex biosensing assay of NSCLC-derived exosomes via different recognition sites based on SPRi array (2020, Biosensors and Bioelectronics)
  • Rutile TiO2 Nanoparticles with Oxygen Vacancy for Photocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation (2021, ACS Applied Nano Materials)
  • Optical Biosensors and Their Applications for the Detection of Water Pollutants (2023, Biosensors)
  • Platinum Nanoparticle-decorated Graphene Oxide@Polystyrene Nanospheres for Label-free Electrochemical Immunosensing of Tumor Markers (2020, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering)

Quan Cheng collaborates frequently with a range of coauthors, including:

  • Daniel D. Stuart (19 joint publications)
  • Alexander S. Malinick (13 joint publications)
  • Alexander Lambert (8 joint publications)
  • Yongjun Yuan (7 joint publications)
  • Santino N. Valiulis (6 joint publications)

Throughout their career, Quan Cheng has published in various scientific venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • ACS Applied Nano Materials
  • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry

In terms of research focus, the scientist's main fields cover engineering and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. Their subfield specializations include molecular biology, renewable energy, sustainability and the environment, materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, and civil and structural engineering.

The primary topics of interest in Quan Cheng's work are:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Advanced photocatalysis techniques
  • Lipid membrane structure and behavior
  • Mass spectrometry techniques and applications
  • Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies research
  • Advanced biosensing techniques and applications
  • Structural behavior of reinforced concrete

Best Publications

  • Highly Stable Silver Nanoplates for Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensing

    Chuanbo Gao;Zhenda Lu;Ying Liu;Qiao Zhang

  • New trends in instrumental design for surface plasmon resonance-based biosensors

    Abdennour Abbas;Matthew J. Linman;Quan Cheng

  • A ‘litmus test’ for molecular recognition using artificial membranes

    Deborah Charych;Quan Cheng;Anke Reichert;Geoffrey Kuziemko

  • Detection of influenza virus: traditional approaches and development of biosensors

    Yoshihisa Amano;Quan Cheng

  • Direct quantification of cancerous exosomes via surface plasmon resonance with dual gold nanoparticle-assisted signal amplification.

    Qing Wang;Liyuan Zou;Xiaohai Yang;Xiaofeng Liu

  • Label-free detection methods for protein microarrays

    Xiaobo Yu;Danke Xu;Quan Cheng

  • Recent advances in surface plasmon resonance based techniques for bioanalysis

    K. Scott Phillips;Quan Cheng

  • Modulating artificial membrane morphology: pH-induced chromatic transition and nanostructural transformation of a bolaamphiphilic conjugated polymer from blue helical ribbons to red nanofibers.

    Jie Song;Quan Cheng;Susanne Kopta;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Selectivity and sensitivity of self-assembled thioctic acid electrodes

    Quan. Cheng;Anna. Brajter-Toth

  • Permselectivity, Sensitivity, and Amperometric pH Sensing at Thioctic Acid Monolayer Microelectrodes.

    Quan Cheng;Anna Brajter-Toth

  • Coupling of an induced fit enzyme to polydiacetylene thin films: Colorimetric detection of glucose

    Quan Cheng;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Surface Plasmon Resonance: Material and Interface Design for Universal Accessibility.

    Samuel Stuart Hinman;Kristy S. McKeating;Quan Cheng

  • Permselectivity and High Sensitivity at Ultrathin Monolayers. Effect of Film Hydrophobicity

    Quan. Cheng;Anna. Brajter-Toth

  • Amino Acid Terminated Polydiacetylene Lipid Microstructures: Morphology and Chromatic Transition

    Quan Cheng;Maki Yamamoto;Raymond C. Stevens

  • Vesicular polydiacetylene sensor for colorimetric signaling of bacterial pore-forming toxin.

    Guangyu Ma;Quan Cheng

  • Surface plasmon resonance imaging for affinity analysis of aptamer–protein interactions with PDMS microfluidic chips

    Zhuangzhi Wang;Thomas Wilkop;Danke Xu;Yi Dong

  • Sensitivity comparison of surface plasmon resonance and plasmon-waveguide resonance biosensors

    Abdennour Abbas;Matthew J. Linman;Quan Cheng

  • Surface Plasmon Resonance Study of Protein−Carbohydrate Interactions Using Biotinylated Sialosides

    Matthew J. Linman;Joseph D. Taylor;Hai Yu;Xi Chen

  • Nanoscale Glassification of Gold Substrates for Surface Plasmon Resonance Analysis of Protein Toxins with Supported Lipid Membranes

    K. Scott Phillips;Jong-Ho Han;Marilyn Martinez;Zhuangzhi Wang

  • Surface plasmon resonance biosensor for highly sensitive detection of microRNA based on DNA super-sandwich assemblies and streptavidin signal amplification.

    Xiaojuan Ding;Yurong Yan;Shengqiang Li;Ye Zhang

  • A novel surface plasmon resonance biosensor for enzyme-free and highly sensitive detection of microRNA based on multi component nucleic acid enzyme (MNAzyme)-mediated catalyzed hairpin assembly.

    Xinmin Li;Wei Cheng;Dandan Li;Jiangling Wu

Frequent Co-Authors

Raymond C. Stevens
Raymond C. Stevens University of Southern California
Juan Li
Juan Li Sichuan University
Xiaoya Hu
Xiaoya Hu Yangzhou University
Xi Chen
Xi Chen University of California, Davis
Christopher J. Bardeen
Christopher J. Bardeen University of California, Riverside
Pingyun Feng
Pingyun Feng University of California, Riverside
Ryan R. Julian
Ryan R. Julian University of California, Riverside
Yinsheng Wang
Yinsheng Wang University of California, Riverside
Zhenda Lu
Zhenda Lu Nanjing University
Hong-Yuan Chen
Hong-Yuan Chen Nanjing University

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