Chen Zhang

3.9k total citations · 2 hit papers
120 papers, 3.0k citations indexed

About

Chen Zhang is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Materials Chemistry. According to data from OpenAlex, Chen Zhang has authored 120 papers receiving a total of 3.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 88 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 40 papers in Aerospace Engineering and 24 papers in Materials Chemistry. Recurrent topics in Chen Zhang's work include Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes (39 papers), Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (39 papers) and High-Temperature Coating Behaviors (21 papers). Chen Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Additive Manufacturing Materials and Processes (39 papers), Welding Techniques and Residual Stresses (39 papers) and High-Temperature Coating Behaviors (21 papers). Chen Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and United Kingdom. Chen Zhang's co-authors include Ming Gao, Xiaoyan Zeng, Xiaoyan Zeng, Lei Wang, Yufei Li, Gary J. Cheng, Huai Zheng, Jie Yin, Xinwei Li and Kangda Hao and has published in prestigious journals such as Scientific Reports, Carbon and Construction and Building Materials.

In The Last Decade

Chen Zhang

112 papers receiving 2.9k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Effect of beam oscillating pattern on weld characterization of laser welding of AA6061-T6 aluminum alloy

2016 286 citations Ming Gao, Chen Zhang et al. profile →
Wire arc additive manufacturing of Al-6Mg alloy using variable polarity cold metal transfer arc as power source

2017 263 citations Chen Zhang, Ming Gao et al. Materials Science and Engineering A profile →

Peers

Chen Zhang

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Yingtao Tian United Kingdom

Zhi Zeng China

Youxiang Chew Singapore

Dong Du China

Shengsun Hu China

Suck-Joo Na South Korea

Michael Rethmeier Germany

Benjamin Klusemann Germany

Baohua Chang China

Yingtao Tian United Kingdom

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2.6k ×1.0

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557 ×0.6

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810 ×1.5

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555 ×1.1

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360 ×1.1

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Countries citing papers authored by Chen Zhang

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Fields of papers citing papers by Chen Zhang

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Chen Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Chen Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Chen Zhang based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Chen Zhang. Chen Zhang is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

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Zhang, Chen, Hui Zhang, Lu Hai, et al.. (2025). Upcycling coal gangue coarse aggregates into 3D printed concrete: Multi-scale mechanisms of fracture behaviour. Cement and Concrete Composites. 164. 106275–106275. 1 indexed citations

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Xia, Xin, et al.. (2025). A Deep Reinforcement Learning Method Solving Bilevel Optimization for Product Design Considering Remanufacturing. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 72. 573–590. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Chen, et al.. (2025). Real-time detection of powder bed defects in laser powder bed fusion using deep learning on 3D point clouds. Virtual and Physical Prototyping. 20(1). 4 indexed citations

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Wang, Wei, Chen Zhang, Jianhui Zhao, et al.. (2025). Industrial Camera-Based Powder Bed Defect Detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion: Dataset Construction and Model Evaluation. IEEE Access. 13. 58175–58190. 1 indexed citations

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Wang, Yili, Shiwei Hua, Ming Gao, et al.. (2025). On-line laser shielding of hydrogen-induced pores in arc-directed energy deposition. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture. 208. 104279–104279. 1 indexed citations

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Shen, Jialong, et al.. (2024). Characterization on multiphase microstructures of carbon steels using multi-frequency electromagnetic measurements. Measurement. 226. 114140–114140. 2 indexed citations

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Zhang, Chen, et al.. (2024). Microplasticity induced damping of aluminum foam. Materials Science and Engineering A. 896. 146290–146290. 1 indexed citations

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Wang, Yili, et al.. (2024). Inhibiting sensitivity of microstructure and properties to heat input in DED-arc of 7075 aluminum alloys: The role of TiC-nanoparticles. Materials Science and Engineering A. 897. 146295–146295. 29 indexed citations

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Zhang, Chen, et al.. (2024). Effects of beam oscillation on porosity and microstructure of laser welded TC11 titanium alloy. Journal of Laser Applications. 36(2).

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Zhang, Chen, Ji-Bing Sun, Puguang Ji, Xuming Li, & Yanlong Wang. (2024). Structure and magnetic properties of SmCo4.5Cu0.3Sn0.16Ga0.04 ribbons melt-spun at 10–40 m/s. Materials Letters. 370. 136794–136794. 2 indexed citations

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Yu, Liang, et al.. (2023). Research of Microstructure, Phase, and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum-Dross-Based Porous Ceramics. JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE MATERIALS. 11(7). 3057–3072. 1 indexed citations

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Li, Xin, et al.. (2023). Droplet detachment and motion behaviors in laser-MIG hybrid welding of aluminum alloy. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 210. 124165–124165. 15 indexed citations

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Honarmandi, Pejman, Jiahui Ye, Chen Zhang, et al.. (2023). Uncertainty quantification and propagation across a multi-model computational framework for the tailored design of additively manufactured shape memory alloys. Additive manufacturing. 68. 103506–103506. 6 indexed citations

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Zhang, Xiaohan, Min Xia, Chen Zhang, & Yaowu Hu. (2023). Multistage laser shock improves surface structural properties of aluminum alloy. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 245. 108101–108101. 18 indexed citations

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Zhang, Chen, et al.. (2023). An Energy-Based Anti-Fatigue Optimization Design Method of Welded Rear Axle Housing in a Mining Dump Truck. Mechanika. 29(4). 317–323.

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Lai, Jian, et al.. (2023). Microstructure and Fracture Behaviors of Oscillating Laser Welded 5A06 Aluminum Alloy Lock Butt Joint. Applied Sciences. 13(6). 3381–3381. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Bing, Raiyan Seede, Lei Xue, et al.. (2021). An efficient framework for printability assessment in Laser Powder Bed Fusion metal additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing. 46. 102018–102018. 48 indexed citations

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Jia, Lei, et al.. (2020). Obvious yielding phenomenon and selective fracture behavior in powder metallurgy (TiCp+TiBw)/Ti composites. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 9(5). 10184–10188. 7 indexed citations

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Senkov, O.N., et al.. (2018). CALPHAD-aided development of quaternary multi-principal element refractory alloys based on NbTiZr. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 783. 729–742. 67 indexed citations

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Yu, Bo, Howard H. Yang, Chen Zhang, et al.. (2010). High-resolution melting analysis of PCDH10 methylation levels in gastric, colorectal and pancreatic cancers. Neoplasma. 57(3). 247–252. 37 indexed citations

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