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Molecular Biology
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2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Molecular Biology 89 744 663 9 9 437 50628

Yi Sun publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Yi Sun between 1988 and 2026, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Yi Sun published across 39 years, from 1988 to 2026, averaging 16.6 papers a year. Output peaked at 65 publications in 2020. 16 of the 647 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
20 40 60
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1988 to 2026. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 65. Peak 65 publications in 2020. 1988: 5 publications 1989: 2 publications 1990: 2 publications 1991: 3 publications 1992: 3 publications 1993: 10 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 6 publications 1996: 4 publications 1997: 10 publications 1998: 2 publications 1999: 17 publications 2000: 12 publications 2001: 14 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 9 publications 2004: 0 publications 2005: 10 publications 2006: 8 publications 2007: 14 publications 2008: 20 publications 2009: 11 publications 2010: 22 publications 2011: 28 publications 2012: 37 publications 2013: 30 publications 2014: 28 publications 2015: 29 publications 2016: 31 publications 2017: 22 publications 2018: 30 publications 2019: 36 publications 2020: 65 publications 2021: 38 publications 2022: 18 publications 2023: 26 publications 2024: 20 publications 2025: 15 publications 2026: 1 publication
1988 2026

647 publications in total across all disciplines

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Yi Sun: publications per year, 1988 to 2026
Year Publications
1988 5
1989 2
1990 2
1991 3
1992 3
1993 10
1994 3
1995 6
1996 4
1997 10
1998 2
1999 17
2000 12
2001 14
2002 6
2003 9
2004 0
2005 10
2006 8
2007 14
2008 20
2009 11
2010 22
2011 28
2012 37
2013 30
2014 28
2015 29
2016 31
2017 22
2018 30
2019 36
2020 65
2021 38
2022 18
2023 26
2024 20
2025 15
2026 1
Total 647
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Yi Sun publication distribution in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Molecular Biology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yi Sun sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
50 100 150
Bar chart with 53 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 47–56 to 564+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 177. Most scientists, 177, have 117–126 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 437–446 publications, is where this scientist sits. 47–56 publications: 7 scientists 57–66 publications: 17 scientists 67–76 publications: 65 scientists 77–86 publications: 90 scientists 87–96 publications: 125 scientists 97–106 publications: 131 scientists 107–116 publications: 162 scientists 117–126 publications: 177 scientists 127–136 publications: 158 scientists 137–146 publications: 158 scientists 147–156 publications: 146 scientists 157–166 publications: 159 scientists 167–176 publications: 131 scientists 177–186 publications: 110 scientists 187–196 publications: 112 scientists 197–206 publications: 100 scientists 207–216 publications: 89 scientists 217–226 publications: 98 scientists 227–236 publications: 74 scientists 237–246 publications: 72 scientists 247–256 publications: 63 scientists 257–266 publications: 53 scientists 267–276 publications: 54 scientists 277–286 publications: 49 scientists 287–296 publications: 52 scientists 297–306 publications: 43 scientists 307–316 publications: 46 scientists 317–326 publications: 41 scientists 327–336 publications: 42 scientists 337–346 publications: 31 scientists 347–356 publications: 28 scientists 357–366 publications: 29 scientists 367–376 publications: 26 scientists 377–386 publications: 24 scientists 387–396 publications: 24 scientists 397–406 publications: 14 scientists 407–416 publications: 13 scientists 417–426 publications: 20 scientists 427–436 publications: 12 scientists 437–446 publications: 20 scientists 447–456 publications: 11 scientists 457–466 publications: 10 scientists 467–476 publications: 14 scientists 477–486 publications: 14 scientists 487–496 publications: 10 scientists 497–506 publications: 13 scientists 507–516 publications: 13 scientists 517–526 publications: 2 scientists 527–536 publications: 4 scientists 537–546 publications: 6 scientists 547–556 publications: 8 scientists 557–563 publications: 6 scientists 564+ publications: 100 scientists
47–56 publications 564+

This scientist: 437 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 564 publications or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
47–56 7
57–66 17
67–76 65
77–86 90
87–96 125
97–106 131
107–116 162
117–126 177
127–136 158
137–146 158
147–156 146
157–166 159
167–176 131
177–186 110
187–196 112
197–206 100
207–216 89
217–226 98
227–236 74
237–246 72
247–256 63
257–266 53
267–276 54
277–286 49
287–296 52
297–306 43
307–316 46
317–326 41
327–336 42
337–346 31
347–356 28
357–366 29
367–376 26
377–386 24
387–396 24
397–406 14
407–416 13
417–426 20
427–436 12
437–446 20 437
447–456 11
457–466 10
467–476 14
477–486 14
487–496 10
497–506 13
507–516 13
517–526 2
527–536 4
537–546 6
547–556 8
557–563 6
564+ 100
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Yi Sun D-index placement in Molecular Biology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Molecular Biology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yi Sun sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
25 50 75 100 125
Bar chart with 54 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 145+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 131. Most scientists, 131, have 64–65 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 88–89 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 36 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 101 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 115 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 121 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 118 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 130 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 106 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 116 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 113 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 129 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 120 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 105 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 131 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 95 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 97 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 106 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 83 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 89 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 77 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 70 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 73 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 60 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 48 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 45 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 50 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 31 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 51 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 43 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 38 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 39 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 41 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 29 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 33 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 35 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 20 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 38 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 19 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 28 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 13 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 23 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 16 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 15 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 11 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 21 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 7 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 13 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 14 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 17 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 9 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 8 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 16 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 7 scientists 144 D-Index: 7 scientists 145+ D-Index: 100 scientists
40–41 D-Index 145+

This scientist: 89 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 145 D-Index or more.

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Number of Molecular Biology scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 3,076 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 36
42–43 101
44–45 115
46–47 121
48–49 118
50–51 130
52–53 106
54–55 116
56–57 113
58–59 129
60–61 120
62–63 105
64–65 131
66–67 95
68–69 97
70–71 106
72–73 83
74–75 89
76–77 77
78–79 70
80–81 73
82–83 60
84–85 48
86–87 45
88–89 50 89
90–91 31
92–93 51
94–95 43
96–97 38
98–99 39
100–101 41
102–103 29
104–105 33
106–107 35
108–109 20
110–111 38
112–113 19
114–115 28
116–117 13
118–119 23
120–121 16
122–123 15
124–125 11
126–127 21
128–129 7
130–131 13
132–133 14
134–135 17
136–137 9
138–139 8
140–141 16
142–143 7
144 7
145+ 100
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award
  • 2023 - Research.com Molecular Biology in China Leader Award

Overview

Yi Sun is affiliated with Zhejiang University in China and has contributed extensively to research in engineering and biochemistry-related fields. Their work spans various domains, notably focusing on molecular biology, biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, electrical and electronic engineering, and orthodontics.

The scientist's research covers several main topics, including:

  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Biosensors and Analytical Detection
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
  • Dental materials and restorations
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials

Yi Sun has published papers in a range of venues, with multiple contributions to:

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • Chemical Engineering Journal
  • arXiv (Cornell University)

Several recent publications illustrate the scope and focus of Yi Sun's research:

  • Multi-Agent Deep Reinforcement Learning for HVAC Control in Commercial Buildings, 2020, IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid
  • Gold nanoparticle/MXene for multiple and sensitive detection of oncomiRs based on synergetic signal amplification, 2020, Biosensors and Bioelectronics
  • Sensory development for heavy metal detection: A review on translation from conventional analysis to field-portable sensor, 2021, Trends in Food Science & Technology
  • Biodegradable Poly(γ-glutamic acid)@glucose oxidase@carbon dot nanoparticles for simultaneous multimodal imaging and synergetic cancer therapy, 2020, Biomaterials
  • Upregulating Aggregation-Induced-Emission Nanoparticles with Blood-Tumor-Barrier Permeability for Precise Photothermal Eradication of Brain Tumors and Induction of Local Immune Responses, 2021, Advanced Materials

Yi Sun has collaborated frequently with several researchers, including:

  • Mohsen Mohammadniaei
  • Tao Zheng
  • Jon Ashley
  • Seyed Hossein Helalat
  • Wentao Wang

This profile reflects Yi Sun's research trajectory characterized by interdisciplinary approaches combining engineering principles with molecular biology and materials science, focusing on biosensing technologies, nanoplatform development, and biomedical applications.

Best Publications

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Amal Kamal Abdel-Aziz;Sara Abdelfatah;Mahmoud Abdellatif

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • A simple method for clinical assay of superoxide dismutase.

    Yi Sun;L. W. Oberley;Ying Li

  • Free radicals, antioxidant enzymes, and carcinogenesis

    Yi Sun

  • Redox regulation of transcriptional activators

    Yi Sun;Larry W. Oberley

  • Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

  • Temporal activation of p53 by a specific MDM2 inhibitor is selectively toxic to tumors and leads to complete tumor growth inhibition

    Sanjeev Shangary;Dongguang Qin;Donna McEachern;Meilan Liu

  • CS2P: Improving Video Bitrate Selection and Adaptation with Data-Driven Throughput Prediction

    Yi Sun;Xiaoqi Yin;Junchen Jiang;Vyas Sekar

  • Development and validation of an individualized nomogram to identify occult peritoneal metastasis in patients with advanced gastric cancer.

    D. Dong;L. Tang;Z Y Li;M J Fang

  • PTGF-β, a type β transforming growth factor (TGF-β) superfamily member, is a p53 target gene that inhibits tumor cell growth via TGF-β signaling pathway

    Mingjia Tan;Yixin Wang;Kunliang Guan;Yi Sun

  • p38 Kinase Mediates UV-induced Phosphorylation of p53 Protein at Serine 389

    Chuanshu Huang;Wei Ya Ma;Aaron Maxiner;Yi Sun

  • The Transcription Factors Sp1, Sp3, and AP-2 Are Required for Constitutive Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 Gene Expression in Astroglioma Cells

    Hongwei Qin;Yi Sun;Etty N. Benveniste

  • Transcriptional activation by p53 of the human type IV collagenase (gelatinase A or matrix metalloproteinase 2) promoter.

    Junhui Bian;Yi Sun

  • Direct Observation of High-Temperature Superconductivity in One-Unit-Cell FeSe Films

    Wen Hao Zhang;Wen Hao Zhang;Yi Sun;Jin Song Zhang;Fang Sen Li;Fang Sen Li

  • Targeting p53 for Novel Anticancer Therapy.

    Zhen Wang;Yi Sun

  • Role of reactive oxygen species and p53 in chromium(VI)-induced apoptosis.

    Jianping Ye;Suwei Wang;Suwei Wang;Stephen S. Leonard;Stephen S. Leonard;Yi Sun

  • p130/pRb2 has growth suppressive properties similar to yet distinctive from those of retinoblastoma family members pRb and p107.

    Pp Claudio;Cm Howard;A Baldi;A De Luca

  • Transcriptional Activation of the Human Glutathione Peroxidase Promoter by p53

    Mingjia Tan;Shijun Li;Manju Swaroop;Kunliang Guan

  • DEPTOR, an mTOR Inhibitor, Is a Physiological Substrate of SCFβTrCP E3 Ubiquitin Ligase and Regulates Survival and Autophagy

    Yongchao Zhao;Xiufang Xiong;Yi Sun

  • Erratum to: Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition) (Autophagy, 12, 1, 1-222, 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356

    Daniel J. Klionsky;Kotb Abdelmohsen;Akihisa Abe;Joynal Abedin

Frequent Co-Authors

Theodore S. Lawrence
Theodore S. Lawrence University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Nancy H. Colburn
Nancy H. Colburn National Institutes of Health
Wenyi Wei
Wenyi Wei Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Larry W. Oberley
Larry W. Oberley University of Iowa
Bo Li
Bo Li Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Jun Li
Jun Li University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Sergio Lavandero
Sergio Lavandero University of Chile
Evelina Gatti
Evelina Gatti Aix-Marseille University
Kun-Liang Guan
Kun-Liang Guan Westlake University
Beth Levine
Beth Levine The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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