D.L. Chen

24.7k total citations · 9 hit papers
417 papers, 20.0k citations indexed

About

D.L. Chen is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Biomaterials. According to data from OpenAlex, D.L. Chen has authored 417 papers receiving a total of 20.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 349 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 146 papers in Materials Chemistry and 126 papers in Biomaterials. Recurrent topics in D.L. Chen's work include Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (208 papers), Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (134 papers) and Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications (117 papers). D.L. Chen is often cited by papers focused on Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties (208 papers), Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis (134 papers) and Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications (117 papers). D.L. Chen collaborates with scholars based in Canada, China and Austria. D.L. Chen's co-authors include S.D. Bhole, Fusheng Pan, Jiangfeng Song, X. Cao, Jia She, Y. Zhou, Xiaodong Peng, Xiaoming Xiong, V.K. Patel and Aihan Feng and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Clinical Investigation, Physical review. B, Condensed matter and Biomaterials.

In The Last Decade

D.L. Chen

401 papers receiving 19.5k citations

Hit Papers

Consideration of Orowan strengthening effect in part... 1993 2026 2004 2015 2006 2020 2007 2021 1993 400 800 1.2k
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. Consideration of Orowan strengthening effect in particulate-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites: A model for predicting their yield strength
    2006 1.2k citations D.L. Chen et al. profile →
  2. Latest research advances on magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide
    2020 1.1k citations D.L. Chen et al. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys profile →
  3. Contribution of Orowan strengthening effect in particulate-reinforced metal matrix nanocomposites
    2007 710 citations D.L. Chen et al. Materials Science and Engineering A profile →
  4. Research advances in magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2020
    2021 704 citations D.L. Chen et al. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys profile →
  5. High prevalence of mutations of the p53 gene in poorly differentiated human thyroid carcinomas.
    1993 534 citations D.L. Chen et al. profile →
  6. Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2021
    2022 400 citations D.L. Chen et al. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys profile →
  7. Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys worldwide in 2022
    2023 269 citations D.L. Chen et al. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys profile →
  8. Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys globally in 2023
    2024 65 citations D.L. Chen et al. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys profile →
  9. High-strength extruded magnesium alloys: A critical review
    2024 59 citations D.T. Zhang, Cheng Qiu et al. Journal of Material Science and Technology profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
D.L. Chen Canada 70 16.6k 7.5k 6.6k 5.7k 3.1k 417 20.0k
Peter J. Uggowitzer Switzerland 68 10.7k 0.6× 8.2k 1.1× 6.1k 0.9× 4.1k 0.7× 1.6k 0.5× 237 14.5k
Mamoru Mabuchi Japan 64 10.9k 0.7× 7.3k 1.0× 7.4k 1.1× 3.4k 0.6× 1.9k 0.6× 399 13.8k
J.C. Huang Taiwan 61 12.0k 0.7× 6.4k 0.9× 3.1k 0.5× 5.4k 0.9× 2.2k 0.7× 485 17.3k
W.J. Kim South Korea 55 8.2k 0.5× 6.0k 0.8× 4.5k 0.7× 2.8k 0.5× 2.1k 0.7× 324 10.4k
Javier LLorca Spain 74 9.5k 0.6× 6.1k 0.8× 2.5k 0.4× 2.3k 0.4× 7.8k 2.5× 358 17.0k
Yuri Estrin Australia 68 14.3k 0.9× 13.4k 1.8× 2.7k 0.4× 2.9k 0.5× 6.2k 2.0× 334 19.1k
Min Song China 58 10.0k 0.6× 6.1k 0.8× 1.1k 0.2× 4.8k 0.8× 1.7k 0.5× 486 12.9k
Mark Easton Australia 56 12.4k 0.7× 6.0k 0.8× 5.3k 0.8× 6.3k 1.1× 1.4k 0.5× 245 14.2k
Kenneth S. Vecchio United States 68 9.8k 0.6× 8.0k 1.1× 1.5k 0.2× 3.7k 0.7× 3.4k 1.1× 247 16.8k
T.W. Clyne United Kingdom 63 9.0k 0.5× 7.8k 1.0× 2.0k 0.3× 5.0k 0.9× 5.2k 1.7× 292 16.6k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of D.L. Chen

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Dash, S.S., et al.. (2025). Laser-based direct energy deposition of compositionally graded titanium alloys: Microstructural evolution, hardness, and tensile properties. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1020. 179335–179335. 1 indexed citations
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Liu, Lei, Hua Wang, Datong Zhang, Cheng Qiu, & D.L. Chen. (2025). Enhancing strength-ductility synergy in heterostructured magnesium alloys by tailoring heterogeneity levels. Materials Science and Engineering A. 925. 147906–147906.
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Yao, Fanjin, Zixin Li, Dejiang Li, et al.. (2025). Rare-earth containing magnesium alloys: A review of precipitation behavior and its impact on fatigue performance. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 13(7). 2930–2958. 2 indexed citations
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Khan, Noor Zaman, et al.. (2025). Surface properties of friction stir welded dissimilar joints of AA7075 and Mg-WE43 alloys: Effect of positional arrangement. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 13(1). 398–413. 5 indexed citations
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Zhu, Guoxing, Jingli Sun, Shoujiang Qu, et al.. (2025). Influence of Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of FeCoNiCrMn High-Entropy Alloy Manufactured via Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Metals. 15(3). 260–260. 2 indexed citations
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Wu, Mingyu, Zhen Xu, D.L. Chen, et al.. (2024). Adjusting (AlNi)/(FeCr) ratio to tailor microstructure and properties of A2-B2 dual-phase (AlNi)x(FeCr)100-x medium-entropy alloys. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 34. 1921–1932. 4 indexed citations
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Chen, D.L., et al.. (2024). Uncovering all possible dislocation locks in face-centered cubic materials. International Journal of Plasticity. 181. 104101–104101. 8 indexed citations
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Chen, Zhixin, et al.. (2023). Distinct origins of deformation twinning in an additively-manufactured high-entropy alloy. Additive manufacturing. 74. 103716–103716. 15 indexed citations
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Zhang, Jie, H.F. Li, Huazhi Gu, et al.. (2023). Near zero thermal performance loss of Al-Si microcapsules with fibers network embedded Al2O3/AlN shell. Journal of Material Science and Technology. 176. 48–56. 29 indexed citations
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Palimi, M.J., et al.. (2023). Influences of alloying elements on microstructure and tribological properties of a medium-weight high-entropy alloy. Wear. 524-525. 204856–204856. 12 indexed citations
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Wang, Hui‐Yuan, D.T. Zhang, Cheng Qiu, W.W. Zhang, & D.L. Chen. (2023). Achieving superior strength-ductility synergy in a heterostructured magnesium alloy via low-temperature extrusion and low-temperature annealing. Journal of Material Science and Technology. 163. 32–44. 43 indexed citations
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Dash, S.S. & D.L. Chen. (2023). A Review on Processing–Microstructure–Property Relationships of Al-Si Alloys: Recent Advances in Deformation Behavior. Metals. 13(3). 609–609. 51 indexed citations
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Chen, D.L., F. Chen, Fenghua Chen, Mehrdad Zarinejad, & Y.X. Tong. (2023). Phase transformation and magnetocaloric properties of Ni–Co–Mn–In alloy particles fabricated by conventional ball milling. Current Applied Physics. 59. 33–38.
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Dash, S.S., Z.Y. Liu, Yu Zou, et al.. (2023). Strengthening mechanisms and work hardening in a heterostructured cast aluminum alloy under compressive loading: Correlation with nanomechanical properties. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 968. 171844–171844. 9 indexed citations
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Liu, Jinhe, et al.. (2015). STUDY ON NONHOMOGENEITY OF LOW-CYCLE FATIGUE PROPERTIES ALONG THICKNESS DIRECTION OF PLATE FOR FRICTION STIR WELDED ALUMINUM ALLOY JOINT. Acta Metallurgica Sinica. 51(5). 587–596. 3 indexed citations
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Westerbaan, D., S.S. Nayak, Y. Zhou, et al.. (2014). Effect of Fiber Laser Welding on the Fatigue Properties of Dissimilar Welded Joints between DP980 and HSLA Steels. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 3 indexed citations
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Chen, D.L., et al.. (2009). Brief review and reconsideration of fatigue crack closure effect in materials. Journal of Material Science and Technology. 13(1). 1–14. 4 indexed citations
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Chen, D.L., et al.. (1997). SIF expressions for center cracked strip loaded by uniformly distributed stress acting on central portion of crack - Corrections of Chen's results - Response. International Journal of Fracture. 83(3). 1 indexed citations
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Chen, D.L., et al.. (1994). Fracture Toughness of High Melting Point Materials. High Temperature Materials and Processes. 13(1). 75–86. 8 indexed citations

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