Chi Fai Cheung

10.5k total citations · 2 hit papers
426 papers, 8.0k citations indexed

About

Chi Fai Cheung is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computational Mechanics. According to data from OpenAlex, Chi Fai Cheung has authored 426 papers receiving a total of 8.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 244 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 242 papers in Mechanical Engineering and 100 papers in Computational Mechanics. Recurrent topics in Chi Fai Cheung's work include Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques (227 papers), Advanced machining processes and optimization (152 papers) and Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques (109 papers). Chi Fai Cheung is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques (227 papers), Advanced machining processes and optimization (152 papers) and Advanced Measurement and Metrology Techniques (109 papers). Chi Fai Cheung collaborates with scholars based in Hong Kong, China and United Kingdom. Chi Fai Cheung's co-authors include Wing Bun Lee, Suet To, Chunjin Wang, Lai Ting Ho, L.B. Kong, Mingyu Liu, Chenyang Zhao, C. Y. Chan, Peng Xu and Mingjun Ren and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, ACS Nano and Energy & Environmental Science.

In The Last Decade

Chi Fai Cheung

402 papers receiving 7.6k 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.

Reusable and Recyclable Graphene Masks with Outstanding Superhydrophobic and Photothermal Performances

2020 321 citations Chi Fai Cheung et al. profile →
On-machine and in-process surface metrology for precision manufacturing

2019 309 citations Chi Fai Cheung et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Chi Fai Cheung Hong Kong	44	4.7k	4.5k	1.4k	1.3k	776	426	8.0k
Wing Bun Lee Hong Kong	51	4.3k 0.9×	3.0k 0.7×	880 0.6×	1.4k 1.1×	1.5k 2.0×	422	9.2k
Suet To Hong Kong	47	6.1k 1.3×	5.4k 1.2×	1.4k 1.0×	2.1k 1.6×	1.5k 1.9×	460	9.0k
Konrad Wegener Switzerland	53	10.5k 2.3×	4.2k 0.9×	1.7k 1.3×	2.4k 1.9×	1.4k 1.8×	535	13.3k
Z.W. Zhong Singapore	42	2.4k 0.5×	2.0k 0.4×	464 0.3×	3.0k 2.3×	799 1.0×	299	6.4k
Jun Ni United States	60	7.7k 1.6×	3.5k 0.8×	1.1k 0.8×	2.9k 2.2×	1.4k 1.8×	353	12.6k
Yong Tang China	69	7.0k 1.5×	2.8k 0.6×	2.1k 1.5×	4.3k 3.3×	2.9k 3.7×	671	16.8k
George Chryssolouris Greece	57	4.0k 0.8×	1.8k 0.4×	1.1k 0.8×	1.2k 0.9×	359 0.5×	254	13.9k
Pradeep Kumar India	60	6.4k 1.4×	2.3k 0.5×	175 0.1×	2.5k 1.9×	1.3k 1.7×	390	11.5k
Liang Hao China	56	6.5k 1.4×	2.9k 0.6×	699 0.5×	717 0.6×	2.5k 3.2×	410	15.1k
Stefan Dimov United Kingdom	37	2.6k 0.6×	1.8k 0.4×	1.3k 0.9×	1.2k 0.9×	354 0.5×	271	5.6k

Countries citing papers authored by Chi Fai Cheung

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Chi Fai Cheung

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Chen, Rui, et al.. (2025). Study on the material removal mechanism of cemented carbide magnetic materials in magnetic field-assisted mass polishing. Tribology International. 208. 110647–110647. 3 indexed citations

Zhou, Piao, et al.. (2025). Dependence of deformation and damage behaviors on nano scratch defects of monocrystalline 3C-SiC in fixed abrasive processes. Surfaces and Interfaces. 59. 105931–105931. 1 indexed citations

Chen, Rui, Chunjin Wang, Tao Luo, et al.. (2025). Model-driven 3D laser focus shifting for precision fabrication of microstructures in transparent flexible polymers. International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture. 210. 104310–104310. 2 indexed citations

Cheung, Chi Fai, et al.. (2024). A gamification approach for enhancing older adults' technology adoption and knowledge transfer: A case study in mobile payments technology. Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 205. 123456–123456. 11 indexed citations

Liao, Zhirong, et al.. (2024). Surface engineering in materials processing. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 332. 118551–118551. 1 indexed citations

Xiao, Huapan, Shenxin Yin, Chi Fai Cheung, & Chunjin Wang. (2024). Cracking behavior during scratching brittle materials with different-shaped indenters. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. 268. 109041–109041. 25 indexed citations

Wang, Ruoxin, Chi Fai Cheung, & Chunjin Wang. (2024). Heterogeneous hypergraph learning for analyzing surface defects in additive manufacturing process. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 76. 1–10. 4 indexed citations

Zhang, Canbin, et al.. (2024). Ultrasonic vibration-assisted sculpturing of large-scale 3D optical microstructure arrays with small theoretical error and reliable dynamic response. Precision Engineering. 89. 262–275. 6 indexed citations

Wang, Ruoxin, et al.. (2024). Material removal rate optimization with bayesian optimized differential evolution based on deep learning in robotic polishing. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 78. 178–186. 5 indexed citations

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Wang, Chunjin, et al.. (2024). The surface softening mechanism of AlN ceramic by laser treatment. Surfaces and Interfaces. 46. 104023–104023. 9 indexed citations

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Luo, Dawei, et al.. (2024). Enhancing surface integrity of medical Ti–6Al–4V alloy via magnetic field-assisted mass polishing. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 34. 1068–1079. 2 indexed citations

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Guo, Sai, Chi Fai Cheung, Lai Ting Ho, & Bi Zhang. (2023). Microstructural evolution in ultra-precision grinding of Al/SiCp metal matrix composites. Precision Engineering. 83. 12–21. 10 indexed citations

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Jiang, Chen, et al.. (2023). Exploring the potential of the fabrication of large-size mirror facet for semiconductor laser bar utilizing mechanical cleavage. Ceramics International. 49(13). 21883–21891. 2 indexed citations

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Ke, Xiaolong, Tianyi Wang, Bo Zhong, et al.. (2023). Theoretical and experimental investigation of material removal in semi-rigid bonnet polishing of binderless tungsten carbide. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 24. 1597–1611. 14 indexed citations

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Zhang, Zili, Chunjin Wang, Wu-Le Zhu, Jiang Guo, & Chi Fai Cheung. (2023). Surface generation modelling and form maintenance strategy in maskless fluid jet polishing of structured array surface. Applied Surface Science. 622. 156855–156855. 14 indexed citations

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Liang, Xiaoliang, Chunjin Wang, Canbin Zhang, & Chi Fai Cheung. (2022). Physical-metallurgical properties and micro-milling machinability evaluation of high entropy alloy FeCoNiCrAl. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 21. 3285–3300. 11 indexed citations

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Lee, Wing Bun, et al.. (2014). Mesoplasticity approach to studies of the cutting mechanism in ultra-precision machining. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 27(2). 219–228. 2 indexed citations

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Cheng, Meina, et al.. (2014). A hybrid roadmapping method for technology forecasting and assessment: A case study in an Information and Communication Technology Company. PolyU Institutional Research Archive (Hong Kong Polytechnic University). 2882–2890. 7 indexed citations

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Hansen, Pierre, Eric W.T. Ngai, Chi Fai Cheung, & Nenad Mladenović. (2005). Analysis of Global k-means, an incremental Heuristic for Mimumim Sum-of-Squares Clustering. THE journal. 1 indexed citations

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Cheung, Chi Fai, et al.. (1990). The Drift Velocity of Electrons in Water Vapour at Low Values of E/N. Australian Journal of Physics. 43(6). 755–764. 10 indexed citations

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