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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 84 2878 2589 525 514 210 19428

Zhi Zhu publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhi Zhu between 1989 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhi Zhu published across 37 years, from 1989 to 2025, averaging 7 papers a year. Output peaked at 21 publications in 2012. 29 of the 260 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 21. Peak 21 publications in 2012. 1989: 1 publication 1990: 0 publications 1991: 0 publications 1992: 0 publications 1993: 0 publications 1994: 0 publications 1995: 0 publications 1996: 0 publications 1997: 0 publications 1998: 0 publications 1999: 0 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 0 publications 2002: 0 publications 2003: 0 publications 2004: 0 publications 2005: 0 publications 2006: 0 publications 2007: 2 publications 2008: 6 publications 2009: 3 publications 2010: 9 publications 2011: 10 publications 2012: 21 publications 2013: 12 publications 2014: 19 publications 2015: 13 publications 2016: 16 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 19 publications 2019: 14 publications 2020: 19 publications 2021: 19 publications 2022: 17 publications 2023: 20 publications 2024: 17 publications 2025: 12 publications
1989 2025

260 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhi Zhu: publications per year, 1989 to 2025
Year Publications
1989 1
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 0
2001 0
2002 0
2003 0
2004 0
2005 0
2006 0
2007 2
2008 6
2009 3
2010 9
2011 10
2012 21
2013 12
2014 19
2015 13
2016 16
2017 11
2018 19
2019 14
2020 19
2021 19
2022 17
2023 20
2024 17
2025 12
Total 260
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Zhi Zhu 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 Zhi Zhu 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, 201–220 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: 210 publications — 36th percentile

36% 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
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281 210
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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Zhi Zhu 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 Zhi Zhu 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, 84–85 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: 84 D-Index — 85th percentile

85% 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
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 84
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

Zhi Zhu is affiliated with Xiamen University in China and has an extensive research portfolio primarily situated within the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, as well as Engineering. Their work crosses multiple subfields, including Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Oncology, and Hematology.

Their research focuses on a range of topics related to biosensing, bioanalysis, and microfluidic technologies. Key thematic areas in their work include Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques, Single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, Biosensors and Analytical Detection, Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies, Extracellular vesicles in disease, RNA Interference and Gene Delivery, and Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies.

Zhi Zhu has a significant presence in high-impact scientific journals and has published frequently in several well-known venues. These publication venues include:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Lab on a Chip
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces

Among Zhi Zhu's recent publications are:

  • Discovery of Aptamers Targeting the Receptor-Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein (2020, Analytical Chemistry)
  • Homogeneous, Low-volume, Efficient, and Sensitive Quantitation of Circulating Exosomal PD-L1 for Cancer Diagnosis and Immunotherapy Response Prediction (2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • Tracing Tumor-Derived Exosomal PD-L1 by Dual-Aptamer Activated Proximity-Induced Droplet Digital PCR (2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition)
  • A microfluidic-integrated lateral flow recombinase polymerase amplification (MI-IF-RPA) assay for rapid COVID-19 detection (2021, Lab on a Chip)
  • Nucleic Acids Analysis (2020, Science China Chemistry)

The scientist has collaborated closely with several frequent coauthors, which include:

  • Chaoyong Yang
  • Huimin Zhang
  • Yanling Song
  • Jia Song
  • Bingqian Lin

Zhi Zhu's research output reflects deep engagement with multidisciplinary fields combining molecular biology and engineering principles, evident in the breadth and nature of topics researched and publications produced. This cross-disciplinary approach supports exploration in biotechnology, diagnostics, and microfluidic device development.

Best Publications

  • Carbon nanotube-quenched fluorescent oligonucleotides: probes that fluoresce upon hybridization.

    Ronghua Yang;Jianyu Jin;Yan Chen;Na Shao

  • Pyrene-excimer probes based on the hybridization chain reaction for the detection of nucleic acids in complex biological fluids.

    Jin Huang;Yanrong Wu;Yan Chen;Yan Chen;Yan Chen;Zhi Zhu

  • Selection of DNA aptamers against epithelial cell adhesion molecule for cancer cell imaging and circulating tumor cell capture.

    Yanling Song;Zhi Zhu;Yuan An;Weiting Zhang

  • An Aptamer Cross-Linked Hydrogel as a Colorimetric Platform for Visual Detection

    Zhi Zhu;Cuichen Wu;Haipeng Liu;Yuan Zou

  • Assembly of aptamer switch probes and photosensitizer on gold nanorods for targeted photothermal and photodynamic cancer therapy.

    Jian Wang;Guizhi Zhu;Guizhi Zhu;Mingxu You;Erqun Song;Erqun Song

  • Aptamer switch probe based on intramolecular displacement.

    Zhiwen Tang;Prabodhika Mallikaratchy;Ronghua Yang;Youngmi Kim

  • Target-Responsive "Sweet" Hydrogel with Glucometer Readout for Portable and Quantitative Detection of Non-Glucose Targets

    Ling Yan;Zhi Zhu;Yuan Zou;Yishun Huang

  • Au@pt nanoparticle encapsulated target-responsive hydrogel with volumetric bar-chart chip readout for quantitative point-of-care testing

    Zhi Zhu;Zhichao Guan;Shasha Jia;Zhichao Lei

  • Noncovalent assembly of carbon nanotubes and single-stranded DNA: an effective sensing platform for probing biomolecular interactions.

    Ronghua Yang;Zhiwen Tang;Jilin Yan;Huaizhi Kang

  • Graphene oxide-protected DNA probes for multiplex microRNA analysis in complex biological samples based on a cyclic enzymatic amplification method.

    Liang Cui;Xiaoyan Lin;Ninghang Lin;Yanling Song

  • Regulation of Singlet Oxygen Generation Using Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

    Zhi Zhu;Zhiwen Tang;Joseph A. Phillips;Ronghua Yang

  • Bioinspired Engineering of a Multivalent Aptamer‐Functionalized Nanointerface to Enhance the Capture and Release of Circulating Tumor Cells

    Yanling Song;Yuanzhi Shi;Mengjiao Huang;Wei Wang

  • Hydrogel Droplet Microfluidics for High-Throughput Single Molecule/Cell Analysis.

    Zhi Zhu;Chaoyong James Yang

  • Target-responsive DNAzyme cross-linked hydrogel for visual quantitative detection of lead.

    Yishun Huang;Yanli Ma;Yahong Chen;Xuemeng Wu

  • Trends in miniaturized biosensors for point-of-care testing

    Dan Liu;Junxia Wang;Lingling Wu;Yishun Huang

  • Homogeneous, Low-volume, Efficient, and Sensitive Quantitation of Circulating Exosomal PD-L1 for Cancer Diagnosis and Immunotherapy Response Prediction

    Mengjiao Huang;Juanjuan Yang;Teng Wang;Jia Song

  • A Dual Platform for Selective Analyte Enrichment and Ionization in Mass Spectrometry Using Aptamer-Conjugated Graphene Oxide

    Basri Gulbakan;Emir Yasun;M. Ibrahim Shukoor;Zhi Zhu

  • A Controllable Aptamer-Based Self-Assembled DNA Dendrimer for High Affinity Targeting, Bioimaging and Drug Delivery

    Huimin Zhang;Yanli Ma;Yi Xie;Yuan An

  • Microfluidic Distance Readout Sweet Hydrogel Integrated Paper-Based Analytical Device (μDiSH-PAD) for Visual Quantitative Point-of-Care Testing

    Xiaofeng Wei;Xiaofeng Wei;Tian Tian;Shasha Jia;Zhi Zhu

  • l-DNA Molecular Beacon: A Safe, Stable, and Accurate Intracellular Nano-thermometer for Temperature Sensing in Living Cells

    Guoliang Ke;Chunming Wang;Yun Ge;Nanfeng Zheng

  • Photoresponsive DNA-Cross-Linked Hydrogels for Controllable Release and Cancer Therapy

    Huaizhi Kang;Haipeng Liu;Xiaoling Zhang;Jilin Yan

  • Discovery of Aptamers Targeting Receptor-Binding Domain of the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycoprotein

    Yanling Song;Jia Song;Xinyu Wei;Mengjiao Huang

Frequent Co-Authors

Chaoyong James Yang
Chaoyong James Yang Xiamen University
Weihong Tan
Weihong Tan Hunan University
Xi Chen
Xi Chen Xiamen University
Xiaoling Zhang
Xiaoling Zhang Beijing Institute of Technology
Ronghua Yang
Ronghua Yang Changsha University of Science and Technology
Guizhi Zhu
Guizhi Zhu Virginia Commonwealth University
Zhenyu Lin
Zhenyu Lin Fuzhou University
Kemin Wang
Kemin Wang Hunan University
Quan Yuan
Quan Yuan Wuhan University
Huanghao Yang
Huanghao Yang Fuzhou University

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