World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 64 7984 7238 2319 1922 135 16002

Yangchao Luo publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Yangchao Luo between 2008 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Yangchao Luo published across 19 years, from 2008 to 2026, averaging 13 papers a year. Output peaked at 45 publications in 2025. 47 of the 247 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2008 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 45. Peak 45 publications in 2025. 2008: 1 publication 2009: 7 publications 2010: 6 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 5 publications 2013: 7 publications 2014: 8 publications 2015: 3 publications 2016: 18 publications 2017: 7 publications 2018: 9 publications 2019: 6 publications 2020: 17 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 22 publications 2023: 24 publications 2024: 31 publications 2025: 45 publications 2026: 2 publications
2008 2026

247 publications in total across all disciplines

View publications per year as a table
Yangchao Luo: publications per year, 2008 to 2026
Year Publications
2008 1
2009 7
2010 6
2011 9
2012 5
2013 7
2014 8
2015 3
2016 18
2017 7
2018 9
2019 6
2020 17
2021 20
2022 22
2023 24
2024 31
2025 45
2026 2
Total 247
Download as CSV

Yangchao Luo 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 Yangchao Luo 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, 121–140 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: 135 publications — 9th percentile

9% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View publications distribution as a table
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
121–140 918 135
141–160 1,218
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
Download as CSV

Yangchao Luo 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 Yangchao Luo 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, 64–65 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: 64 D-Index — 56th percentile

56% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

View D-Index distribution as a table
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
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731 64
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
Download as CSV

Overview

Yangchao Luo is affiliated with the University of Connecticut in the United States and has an extensive research portfolio in the Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a strong focus on Food Science. Their work spans several related subfields including Biomaterials, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, and Materials Chemistry.

The scientist's research topics cover diverse areas such as:

  • Proteins in Food Systems
  • Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
  • Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
  • Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization
  • Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
  • Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
  • Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety

Luo has contributed to a number of scientific publications with notable papers including:

  • A review on plant-based proteins from soybean: Health benefits and soy product development (2022), Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
  • Chitosan-based hydrogel beads: Preparations, modifications and applications in food and agriculture sectors - A review (2020), International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Casein and pectin: Structures, interactions, and applications (2020), Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Recent advances in dextran-based drug delivery systems: From fabrication strategies to applications (2021), Carbohydrate Polymers
  • Chitosan-based nanocarriers for encapsulation and delivery of curcumin: A review (2021), International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

The frequent venues where Luo publishes include:

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • Journal of Agriculture and Food Research
  • Food Chemistry
  • Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials
  • Trends in Food Science & Technology

Collaboration has been an important part of Luo's research activity, with frequent co-authors being:

  • Zhenlei Xiao (33 collaborations)
  • Sunni Chen (20 collaborations)
  • Jingyi Xue (20 collaborations)
  • Hong-Lin Zhu (19 collaborations)
  • Xinhao Wang (17 collaborations)

Best Publications

  • Recent development of chitosan-based polyelectrolyte complexes with natural polysaccharides for drug delivery.

    Yangchao Luo;Qin Wang

  • Short term soil priming effects and the mineralisation of biochar following its incorporation to soils of different pH

    Y. Luo;Y. Luo;M. Durenkamp;M. De Nobili;Q. Lin

  • Preparation and characterization of zein/chitosan complex for encapsulation of α-tocopherol, and its in vitro controlled release study.

    Yangchao Luo;Boce Zhang;Monica Whent;Liangli Lucy Yu

  • Development of zein nanoparticles coated with carboxymethyl chitosan for encapsulation and controlled release of vitamin D3.

    Yangchao Luo;Zi Teng;Qin Wang

  • pH-driven encapsulation of curcumin in self-assembled casein nanoparticles for enhanced dispersibility and bioactivity.

    Kang Pan;Yangchao Luo;Yundi Gan;Seung J. Baek

  • Nanoparticles Synthesized from Soy Protein: Preparation, Characterization, and Application for Nutraceutical Encapsulation

    Zi Teng;Yangchao Luo;Qin Wang

  • Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of consecutive extracts from Galla chinensis:The polarity affects the bioactivities

    Fang Tian;Bo Li;Baoping Ji;Jinhua Yang

  • Microbial biomass growth, following incorporation of biochars produced at 350 °C or 700 °C, in a silty-clay loam soil of high and low pH

    Y. Luo;Y. Luo;M. Durenkamp;M. De Nobili;Q. Lin

  • Solid lipid nanoparticles for oral drug delivery: Chitosan coating improves stability, controlled delivery, mucoadhesion and cellular uptake

    Yangchao Luo;Yangchao Luo;Zi Teng;Ying Li;Qin Wang

  • Zein‐based micro‐ and nano‐particles for drug and nutrient delivery: A review

    Yangchao Luo;Qin Wang

  • Fabrication, characterization and antimicrobial activities of thymol-loaded zein nanoparticles stabilized by sodium caseinate-chitosan hydrochloride double layers.

    Yaqiong Zhang;Yuge Niu;Yangchao Luo;Mei Ge

  • Carboxymethyl chitosan-soy protein complex nanoparticles for the encapsulation and controlled release of vitamin D₃.

    Zi Teng;Yangchao Luo;Qin Wang

  • Recent advances in dextran-based drug delivery systems: From fabrication strategies to applications.

    Qiaobin Hu;Yingjian Lu;Yangchao Luo

  • Preparation, characterization and evaluation of selenite-loaded chitosan/TPP nanoparticles with or without zein coating

    Yangchao Luo;Boce Zhang;Wen-Hsing Cheng;Qin Wang

  • Pectin coating improves physicochemical properties of caseinate/zein nanoparticles as oral delivery vehicles for curcumin

    Chao Chang;Chao Chang;Taoran Wang;Qiaobin Hu;Mingyong Zhou

  • Polyphenol-chitosan conjugates: Synthesis, characterization, and applications

    Qiaobin Hu;Yangchao Luo

  • Effect of acid and base treatments on structural, rheological, and antioxidant properties of α-zein

    Boce Zhang;Yangchao Luo;Qin Wang

  • Encapsulation of indole-3-carbinol and 3,3′-diindolylmethane in zein/carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles with controlled release property and improved stability

    Yangchao Luo;Thomas T.Y. Wang;Zi Teng;Pei Chen

  • Casein/pectin nanocomplexes as potential oral delivery vehicles.

    Yangchao Luo;Yangchao Luo;Kang Pan;Qixin Zhong

Frequent Co-Authors

Qin Wang
Qin Wang University of Maryland, College Park
Liangli Lucy Yu
Liangli Lucy Yu University of Maryland, College Park
Qixin Zhong
Qixin Zhong University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Maria Luz Fernandez
Maria Luz Fernandez University of Connecticut
Yu Lei
Yu Lei Sun Yat-sen University
Philip C. Brookes
Philip C. Brookes Zhejiang University
Yaguang Luo
Yaguang Luo United States Department of Agriculture
Kumar Venkitanarayanan
Kumar Venkitanarayanan University of Connecticut
Vignesh Murugadoss
Vignesh Murugadoss Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
Luyi Sun
Luyi Sun University of Connecticut

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a degree in Chemistry in the USA opens doors to diverse and rewarding career paths. For students interested in the pharmaceutical industry, understanding how to get into pharmaceutical sales can be a valuable step. This pathway blends scientific knowledge with strong communication and marketing skills, making it ideal for those who want to bridge science and business.

On the clinical side, many science graduates consider advanced roles such as pharmacy. However, prospective students often wonder is it hard to become a pharmacist. The path requires rigorous education and licensure, but it offers stable employment and significant impact on patient care.

For those fascinated by forensic and medical sciences, becoming an autopsy tech or a medical examiner assistant offers a hands-on role in criminal investigations. Learning how to become a medical examiner assistant outlines the necessary skills and education needed for this critical support position.

Additionally, students can explore online colleges for forensic science to combine flexibility with quality education. This path leverages chemistry knowledge in criminal justice, expanding your career options beyond traditional laboratory roles.

Best Scientists Citing Yangchao Luo

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles