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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 55 12361 11128 3293 2691 144 8747

Quan Cheng publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Quan Cheng between 1992 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Quan Cheng published across 35 years, from 1992 to 2026, averaging 5 papers a year. Output peaked at 10 publications in 2024. 11 of the 175 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
2 4 6 8 10
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1992 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 10. Peak 10 publications in 2024. 1992: 1 publication 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 2 publications 1997: 2 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 2 publications 2000: 3 publications 2001: 1 publication 2002: 5 publications 2003: 2 publications 2004: 2 publications 2005: 7 publications 2006: 6 publications 2007: 8 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 7 publications 2010: 8 publications 2011: 6 publications 2012: 7 publications 2013: 1 publication 2014: 5 publications 2015: 5 publications 2016: 7 publications 2017: 9 publications 2018: 8 publications 2019: 8 publications 2020: 8 publications 2021: 9 publications 2022: 9 publications 2023: 9 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 9 publications 2026: 2 publications
1992 2026

175 publications in total across all disciplines

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Quan Cheng: publications per year, 1992 to 2026
Year Publications
1992 1
1993 0
1994 0
1995 1
1996 2
1997 2
1998 0
1999 2
2000 3
2001 1
2002 5
2003 2
2004 2
2005 7
2006 6
2007 8
2008 6
2009 7
2010 8
2011 6
2012 7
2013 1
2014 5
2015 5
2016 7
2017 9
2018 8
2019 8
2020 8
2021 9
2022 9
2023 9
2024 10
2025 9
2026 2
Total 175
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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.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 141–160 publications, is where this scientist sits. 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
61–80 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.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218 144
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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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.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 54–55 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 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.

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933 55
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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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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