Decheng Zhang

2.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
70 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

About

Decheng Zhang is a scholar working on Mechanics of Materials, Ocean Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Decheng Zhang has authored 70 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 23 papers in Mechanics of Materials, 16 papers in Ocean Engineering and 16 papers in Mechanical Engineering. Recurrent topics in Decheng Zhang's work include Rock Mechanics and Modeling (14 papers), Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis (13 papers) and Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (9 papers). Decheng Zhang is often cited by papers focused on Rock Mechanics and Modeling (14 papers), Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis (13 papers) and Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis (9 papers). Decheng Zhang collaborates with scholars based in China, Australia and United Kingdom. Decheng Zhang's co-authors include P.G. Ranjith, M.S.A. Perera, Raymond Cooper, Michael N. Chang, Jing Li, Jiyuan Ma, Yongguo Li, Qing Ye, W.A.M. Wanniarachchi and Chunshun Zhang and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, Nano Letters and The Science of The Total Environment.

In The Last Decade

Decheng Zhang

63 papers receiving 1.6k citations

Hit Papers

The brittleness indices used in rock mechanics and their ... 2016 2026 2019 2022 2016 100 200 300
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.

  1. The brittleness indices used in rock mechanics and their application in shale hydraulic fracturing: A review
    2016 323 citations Decheng Zhang, P.G. Ranjith et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Decheng Zhang China 19 730 498 465 333 233 70 1.7k
Palash Panja United States 16 297 0.4× 414 0.8× 470 1.0× 26 0.1× 73 0.3× 62 1.2k
Pascal Guiraud France 35 99 0.1× 417 0.8× 349 0.8× 52 0.2× 25 0.1× 90 3.2k
Qi Qu China 19 153 0.2× 742 1.5× 674 1.4× 7 0.0× 59 0.3× 91 1.4k
Daobing Wang China 25 790 1.1× 1.0k 2.0× 1.1k 2.4× 9 0.0× 8 0.0× 118 2.1k
Xiaoming Li China 20 105 0.1× 91 0.2× 68 0.1× 201 0.6× 27 0.1× 60 1.1k
Shengsheng Zhang China 20 135 0.2× 94 0.2× 109 0.2× 8 0.0× 114 0.5× 74 1.1k
Xuemin Yang China 25 67 0.1× 61 0.1× 982 2.1× 50 0.2× 12 0.1× 104 2.2k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Decheng Zhang

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Decheng Zhang

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Decheng Zhang. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Decheng 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 Decheng Zhang. Decheng 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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Huang, Mengting, Roger Guzmán, Zhihui Ren, et al.. (2025). Stoichiometry-engineered phase transition in a two-dimensional binary compound. Nature Communications. 16(1). 4162–4162.
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Zhang, Dongyang, Tianshou Ma, Yang Liu, & Decheng Zhang. (2025). A stacking ensemble approach for pore pressure prediction in real-time during drilling based on mud log data. Petroleum Science. 22(12). 5047–5067.
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Qing, Longbang, et al.. (2024). Numerical investigation into effects of rheological properties on grout flow in rock fracture using Herschel-Bulkley model. Engineering Geology. 329. 107402–107402. 15 indexed citations
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Song, Yuqi, Decheng Zhang, P.G. Ranjith, et al.. (2024). Critical review of DEM simulation for sand production during geo-energy development: Models, parameters, and future directions. Powder Technology. 444. 119977–119977. 12 indexed citations
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Wang, Junlin, et al.. (2024). 3D crack propagation in concrete induced by soundless cracking demolition agents. Engineering Fracture Mechanics. 306. 110135–110135. 1 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng, et al.. (2024). Development of piezoresistive flexible sensor with dual-height cylindrical microstructure surfaces to achieve vehicle vibration monitoring. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering. 34(7). 75005–75005. 5 indexed citations
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Zhang, Xiaogang, et al.. (2023). Carbon dioxide flow behaviour in macro-scale bituminous coal: An experimental determination of the influence of effective stress. Energy. 268. 126754–126754. 11 indexed citations
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Chen, Pang, et al.. (2023). Development of an axial constitutive model for square steel tube–alkali-activated slag recycled concrete columns. Construction and Building Materials. 404. 133245–133245. 2 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng, et al.. (2023). Effects of Ultralow Temperature and Water Saturation on the Mechanical Properties of Sandstone. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 21 indexed citations
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Zhang, Bo, et al.. (2023). Simulation study of micro-proppant carrying capacity of supercritical CO2 (Sc-CO2) in secondary fractures of shale gas reservoirs. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 224. 211636–211636. 10 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng, et al.. (2023). Mechanical properties of concrete under different water content and low temperature conditions. Materials and Structures. 56(4). 12 indexed citations
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Song, Yuqi, Decheng Zhang, P.G. Ranjith, et al.. (2023). A comprehensive study of fines migration in internally unstable natural gas hydrate reservoirs. Powder Technology. 433. 119193–119193. 18 indexed citations
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Qing, Longbang, et al.. (2022). Numerical investigation on grout spread and grouting parameter analysis in fracture with flowing water. Geoenergy Science and Engineering. 221. 211401–211401. 4 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng & Jinxin Chen. (2021). Exploration of the Online Practical Teaching Model Based on Project-Driven and Twi-Flipped—Taking the Course “Web Front-End Technology Foundation” as Example. Open Journal of Social Sciences. 9(12). 274–287. 2 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng, et al.. (2021). Numerical study of forward and reverse flow characteristics of rough-walled tree-like fracture networks. Geomechanics and Geophysics for Geo-Energy and Geo-Resources. 7(3). 15 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yunqi, et al.. (2020). Nutrient deposition over the past 60 years in a reservoir within a medium-sized agricultural catchment. The Science of The Total Environment. 764. 142896–142896. 16 indexed citations
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Zhang, Decheng & Kemao Ma. (2010). On friction compensation method of flight simulation turntable systems. Chinese Control Conference. 3411–3416.
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Kashiwada, Yoshiki, Decheng Zhang, Yuh-Pan Chen, et al.. (1993). Antitumor Agents, 145. Cytotoxic Asprellic Acids A and C and Asprellic Acid B, New p-Coumaroyl Triterpenes, from Ilex asprella. Journal of Natural Products. 56(12). 2077–2082. 17 indexed citations
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Lee, Kuo‐Hsiung, Yuh‐Meei Lin, Tian-Shung Wu, et al.. (1988). The Cytotoxic Principles ofPrunella vulgaris, Psychotria serpens, andHyptis capitata: Ursolic Acid and Related Derivatives1. Planta Medica. 54(4). 308–311. 100 indexed citations

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