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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 70 4352 4211 91 89 288 23928

Zhili Dong publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Zhili Dong between 1998 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Zhili Dong published across 28 years, from 1998 to 2025, averaging 12.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 26 publications in 2025. 37 of the 339 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20 25
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1998 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 26. Peak 26 publications in 2025. 1998: 1 publication 1999: 3 publications 2000: 5 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 6 publications 2003: 4 publications 2004: 12 publications 2005: 8 publications 2006: 12 publications 2007: 9 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 9 publications 2010: 21 publications 2011: 9 publications 2012: 13 publications 2013: 15 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 24 publications 2016: 22 publications 2017: 9 publications 2018: 15 publications 2019: 23 publications 2020: 8 publications 2021: 21 publications 2022: 12 publications 2023: 11 publications 2024: 11 publications 2025: 26 publications
1998 2025

339 publications in total across all disciplines

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Zhili Dong: publications per year, 1998 to 2025
Year Publications
1998 1
1999 3
2000 5
2001 2
2002 6
2003 4
2004 12
2005 8
2006 12
2007 9
2008 12
2009 9
2010 21
2011 9
2012 13
2013 15
2014 16
2015 24
2016 22
2017 9
2018 15
2019 23
2020 8
2021 21
2022 12
2023 11
2024 11
2025 26
Total 339
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Zhili Dong publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhili Dong sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 270–289 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 288 publications — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665 288
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Zhili Dong D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Zhili Dong sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 70–71 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 70 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378 70
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Overview

Zhili Dong is affiliated with Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, focusing on the intersection of engineering and materials science. Their research spans multiple fields, including materials chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, biomedical engineering, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

In terms of specific research topics, their work covers advanced materials and composites, advanced photocatalysis techniques, electrocatalysts for energy conversion, intermetallics and advanced alloy properties, polyoxometalates synthesis and applications, additive manufacturing and 3D printing technologies, and advanced battery technologies research.

Zhili Dong has published extensively, with a significant presence in several scientific journals. The most frequent venues for their publications include:

  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Advanced Materials
  • IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science
  • Advanced Engineering Materials

The following recent papers illustrate their research focus, with publication years and venues noted:

  • A Review on Recent Advances in Electrochromic Devices: A Material Approach, 2020, Advanced Engineering Materials
  • Self-supporting transition metal chalcogenides on metal substrates for catalytic water splitting, 2021, Chemical Engineering Journal
  • Current-induced self-switching of perpendicular magnetization in CoPt single layer, 2022, Nature Communications
  • 3D Printing of Transparent Spinel Ceramics with Transmittance Approaching the Theoretical Limit, 2021, Advanced Materials
  • Oxidation behavior of Mo-Si-B alloys at medium-to-high temperatures, 2020, Journal of Material Science and Technology

Collaborations have been an important aspect of Zhili Dong's scientific contributions. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Kunming Pan
  • Bingqing Yao
  • Shizhong Wei
  • Yuanzhe Li
  • Dingyuan Tang

Their body of work reflects a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and materials science, engaging with both fundamental and applied research topics. The combination of fields and subfields points to a versatile expertise in developing and understanding new materials with a focus on applications related to energy conversion, materials performance, and manufacturing technologies.

Best Publications

  • Generation of sulfate radical through heterogeneous catalysis for organic contaminants removal: Current development, challenges and prospects

    Wen-Da Oh;Zhili Dong;Teik-Thye Lim

  • Review of selective laser melting : materials and applications

    Chor Yen Yap;Chee Kai Chua;Zhi Li Dong;Zhong Hong Liu

  • Application of layered double hydroxides for removal of oxyanions: A review

    Kok Hui Goh;Teik-Thye Lim;Zhili Dong

  • Composition-tunable ZnxCd1-xSe nanocrystals with high luminescence and stability

    Xinhua Zhong;Ming-Yong Han;Zhili Dong;Timothy John White

  • Zinc oxide nanocomb biosensor for glucose detection

    J. X. Wang;Xiaowei Sun;A. Wei;Y. Lei

  • Transparent ceramics: Processing, materials and applications

    S. F. Wang;J. Zhang;D. W. Luo;Feng Gu

  • Enzymatic glucose biosensor based on ZnO nanorod array grown by hydrothermal decomposition

    A. Wei;X. W. Sun;J. X. Wang;Y. Lei

  • Mechanical Force‐Driven Growth of Elongated Bending TiO2‐based Nanotubular Materials for Ultrafast Rechargeable Lithium Ion Batteries

    Yuxin Tang;Yanyan Zhang;Jiyang Deng;Jiaqi Wei

  • Large-Area Synthesis of Monolayer and Few-Layer MoSe2 Films on SiO2 Substrates

    Xin Lu;M. Iqbal Bakti Utama;Junhao Lin;Junhao Lin;Xue Gong

  • Hydrothermal synthesis of CeO2 nano-particles

    Alfred Iing Yoong Tok;Freddy Yin Chiang Boey;Zhili Dong;X. L. Sun

  • Zinc oxide nanodisk

    Chunxiang Xu;Xiaowei Sun;Zhili Dong;M. B. Yu

  • Efficient Ag@AgCl Cubic Cage Photocatalysts Profit from Ultrafast Plasmon‐Induced Electron Transfer Processes

    Yuxin Tang;Zhelong Jiang;Guichuan Xing;Anran Li

  • Stable field emission from hydrothermally grown ZnO nanotubes

    A. Wei;Xiaowei Sun;Chunxiang Xu;Zhili Dong

  • Surface-active bismuth ferrite as superior peroxymonosulfate activator for aqueous sulfamethoxazole removal: Performance, mechanism and quantification of sulfate radical.

    Wen-Da Oh;Zhili Dong;Goei Ronn;Teik-Thye Lim

  • Enhanced Arsenic Removal by Hydrothermally Treated Nanocrystalline Mg/Al Layered Double Hydroxide with Nitrate Intercalation

    Kok Hui Goh;Teik-Thye Lim;Zhili Dong

  • Growth mechanism of tubular ZnO formed in aqueous solution.

    A. Wei;Xiaowei Sun;C. X. Xu;Zhili Dong

  • A novel quasi-cubic CuFe2O4–Fe2O3 catalyst prepared at low temperature for enhanced oxidation of bisphenol A via peroxymonosulfate activation

    Wen-Da Oh;Zhili Dong;Zhong-Ting Hu;Teik-Thye Lim

  • Ag–AgBr/TiO2/RGO nanocomposite for visible-light photocatalytic degradation of penicillin G

    Penghua Wang;Yuxin Tang;Zhili Dong;Zhong Chen

  • Performance of magnetic activated carbon composite as peroxymonosulfate activator and regenerable adsorbent via sulfate radical-mediated oxidation processes.

    Wen-Da Oh;Shun-Kuang Lua;Zhili Dong;Teik-Thye Lim

  • Additively manufactured CoCrFeNiMn high-entropy alloy via pre-alloyed powder

    Pan Wang;Pengfei Huang;Fern Lan Ng;Wai Jack Sin

  • Unravelling the Correlation between the Aspect Ratio of Nanotubular Structures and Their Electrochemical Performance To Achieve High‐Rate and Long‐Life Lithium‐Ion Batteries

    Yuxin Tang;Yanyan Zhang;Jiyang Deng;Dianpeng Qi

Frequent Co-Authors

Timothy J. White
Timothy J. White University of Colorado Boulder
Xiao Wei Sun
Xiao Wei Sun Southern University of Science and Technology
Yuxin Tang
Yuxin Tang Fuzhou University
Zhong Chen
Zhong Chen Nanyang Technological University
Dingyuan Tang
Dingyuan Tang Nanyang Technological University
Khiam Aik Khor
Khiam Aik Khor Nanyang Technological University
Chunxiang Xu
Chunxiang Xu Southeast University
Teik-Thye Lim
Teik-Thye Lim Nanyang Technological University
Ling Bing Kong
Ling Bing Kong Nanyang Technological University
Jun Wang
Jun Wang South China University of Technology

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