Cheng Zhao

3.2k total citations
171 papers, 2.4k citations indexed

About

Cheng Zhao is a scholar working on Civil and Structural Engineering, Mechanics of Materials and Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law. According to data from OpenAlex, Cheng Zhao has authored 171 papers receiving a total of 2.4k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 73 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering, 62 papers in Mechanics of Materials and 33 papers in Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law. Recurrent topics in Cheng Zhao's work include Rock Mechanics and Modeling (42 papers), Landslides and related hazards (33 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (23 papers). Cheng Zhao is often cited by papers focused on Rock Mechanics and Modeling (42 papers), Landslides and related hazards (33 papers) and Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures (23 papers). Cheng Zhao collaborates with scholars based in China, Japan and United States. Cheng Zhao's co-authors include George D. Kuh, Robert M. Carini, Di Wu, Jianqi Zhuang, Zhongjie Fan, Jianbing Peng, Wenwu Chen, Fuchu Dai, Cong Fu and Chenliang Li and has published in prestigious journals such as The Journal of Chemical Physics, Environmental Science & Technology and Applied Physics Letters.

In The Last Decade

Cheng Zhao

150 papers receiving 2.3k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Cheng Zhao China 23 940 749 600 273 255 171 2.4k
Hongwei Deng China 30 762 0.8× 1.4k 1.8× 835 1.4× 461 1.7× 135 0.5× 104 2.5k
Qixiang Fan China 26 483 0.5× 710 0.9× 321 0.5× 257 0.9× 276 1.1× 89 1.6k
Serkan Saydam Australia 30 1.1k 1.2× 1.1k 1.5× 202 0.3× 311 1.1× 271 1.1× 143 2.6k
Xiaojun Li China 27 1.4k 1.4× 468 0.6× 291 0.5× 274 1.0× 695 2.7× 189 2.7k
Xu Li China 32 2.1k 2.3× 768 1.0× 862 1.4× 582 2.1× 464 1.8× 191 4.0k
Zheng Han China 30 977 1.0× 352 0.5× 1.5k 2.5× 97 0.4× 525 2.1× 154 3.5k
Wenjuan Sun United States 30 1.7k 1.8× 324 0.4× 192 0.3× 282 1.0× 558 2.2× 62 3.0k
Chao Zhang China 29 1.5k 1.6× 246 0.3× 173 0.3× 173 0.6× 130 0.5× 175 2.3k

Countries citing papers authored by Cheng Zhao

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Fields of papers citing papers by Cheng Zhao

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Cheng Zhao

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Cheng Zhao. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Cheng Zhao 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 Cheng Zhao. Cheng Zhao is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Tawiah, Benjamin, Sana Ullah, Cheng Zhao, et al.. (2025). Microporous transition metal phosphide flame retardant toughened PA6 composites with excellent thermal conductivity and ferroelectric response. Composites Part B Engineering. 300. 112502–112502.
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Li, Ruixue, Qian Zhu, Yihan Yang, et al.. (2025). Design of Entry Inhibitor Peptides Covalently Bonding SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Wastewater. Environmental Science & Technology. 59(18). 9146–9154.
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Cheng, Shukai, Qiaoyun Wu, Xuyong Chen, et al.. (2024). Utilization of recycled fine aggregate in ultra-high performance concrete: Mechanical strength, microstructure and environment impacts. Construction and Building Materials. 439. 137364–137364. 20 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2024). Damage mechanism of rock induced by microcrack evolution: A multi-dimensional perspective. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 309. 110420–110420. 8 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, Chen‐Xu Liu, & Gui‐Lan Yu. (2024). Deep learning-aided topology design of metasurfaces for Rayleigh waves. Journal of Computational Design and Engineering. 11(3). 56–71. 2 indexed citations
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Zhong, Shuming, Jia-Li He, Yingchao Wu, et al.. (2024). The differences in testosterone and stress hormones between unipolar and bipolar depression in adolescents and adults. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 172. 107227–107227. 2 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2023). A hydro-mechanical phase field model for hydraulically induced fractures in poroelastic media. Computers and Geotechnics. 159. 105418–105418. 20 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2023). Micromechanics-based model of rock considering compaction deformation: Analysis of microcrack influence from discrete and continuous perspectives. Computers and Geotechnics. 164. 105766–105766. 9 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2023). Experiment and Improvement Mechanism Analysis on the Mechanical Properties of Improved Chlorine Saline Soil. Advances in Civil Engineering. 2023. 1–17. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Jiaqi, et al.. (2023). Cavity reverse expansion considering elastoplastic unloading and application in cast-in-situ bored piles. SOILS AND FOUNDATIONS. 63(4). 101339–101339. 4 indexed citations
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Wu, Yue, et al.. (2023). Effects of soil unloading and grouting on the vertical bearing mechanism for compressive piles. Ocean Engineering. 271. 113754–113754. 14 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2022). Mesoscopic analysis of heat and moisture coupled transfer in concrete considering phase change under frost action. Journal of Building Engineering. 57. 104888–104888. 11 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng, et al.. (2020). Experimental Study of Granite with Flaw Fracturing using Digital Image Correlation Method. 1 indexed citations
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Wu, Yue, et al.. (2019). Pile Side Resistance in Sands for the Unloading Effect and Modulus Degradation. Materiales de Construcción. 69(334). e185–e185. 12 indexed citations
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Zhao, Cheng. (2019). Seismic performance of prefabricated bridge piers supported on pile foundations. Iowa State University Digital Repository (Iowa State University).
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Zhao, Cheng. (2012). Study on Effect of Carburizing on Surface Properties of AISI 316 Stainless Steel. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Han & Cheng Zhao. (2009). Study on fast plasma nitriding technology of 40Cr steel with nitrogen-rich layer. Cailiao rechuli xuebao. 1 indexed citations

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