K.J. Chua

14.1k total citations · 3 hit papers
253 papers, 11.3k citations indexed

About

K.J. Chua is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment and Biomedical Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, K.J. Chua has authored 253 papers receiving a total of 11.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 148 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 51 papers in Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment and 43 papers in Biomedical Engineering. Recurrent topics in K.J. Chua's work include Adsorption and Cooling Systems (87 papers), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies (73 papers) and Heat Transfer and Optimization (44 papers). K.J. Chua is often cited by papers focused on Adsorption and Cooling Systems (87 papers), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technologies (73 papers) and Heat Transfer and Optimization (44 papers). K.J. Chua collaborates with scholars based in Singapore, China and France. K.J. Chua's co-authors include S.K. Chou, Wenming Yang, Wanyou Yang, Johnny C. Ho, T.D. Bui, Kim Choon Ng, M.R. Islam, M. Kumja, M.N.A. Hawlader and Jinyue Yan and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Energy & Environmental Science and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

In The Last Decade

K.J. Chua

245 papers receiving 11.0k citations

Hit Papers

Achieving better energy-efficient air conditioning – A re... 2010 2026 2015 2020 2012 2010 2010 200 400 600
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. Achieving better energy-efficient air conditioning – A review of technologies and strategies
    2012 746 citations K.J. Chua, S.K. Chou et al. Applied Energy profile →
  2. Advances in heat pump systems: A review
    2010 730 citations K.J. Chua, S.K. Chou et al. Applied Energy profile →
  3. Development of micro power generators – A review
    2010 345 citations S.K. Chou, K.J. Chua et al. Applied Energy profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
K.J. Chua Singapore 58 5.3k 2.5k 2.3k 2.0k 1.8k 253 11.3k
S.K. Chou Singapore 63 3.6k 0.7× 3.0k 1.2× 1.4k 0.6× 3.5k 1.7× 1.7k 1.0× 208 12.1k
Anthony Paul Roskilly United Kingdom 57 7.1k 1.3× 2.3k 0.9× 1.7k 0.7× 1.9k 1.0× 972 0.5× 350 12.1k
Barat Ghobadian Iran 63 3.8k 0.7× 6.5k 2.6× 2.4k 1.1× 3.5k 1.8× 351 0.2× 306 12.8k
S. Jayaraj India 37 3.4k 0.6× 3.8k 1.6× 1.5k 0.6× 1.9k 0.9× 822 0.5× 136 7.2k
R. Velraj India 60 8.1k 1.5× 2.8k 1.1× 5.9k 2.6× 886 0.4× 1.4k 0.8× 242 12.3k
Gholamhassan Najafi Iran 67 5.7k 1.1× 9.0k 3.6× 2.2k 0.9× 4.1k 2.0× 407 0.2× 278 15.0k
Arif Hepbaşlı Türkiye 74 8.5k 1.6× 2.7k 1.1× 7.2k 3.1× 468 0.2× 3.2k 1.8× 378 17.3k
M.G. Rasul Australia 58 3.4k 0.6× 6.1k 2.5× 2.4k 1.0× 2.1k 1.0× 1.2k 0.6× 397 13.3k
S.A. Tassou United Kingdom 54 6.5k 1.2× 1.8k 0.7× 2.2k 0.9× 139 0.1× 1.9k 1.0× 259 10.3k
Irfan Anjum Badruddin Saudi Arabia 55 5.3k 1.0× 7.0k 2.8× 1.8k 0.8× 1.9k 0.9× 278 0.2× 351 12.3k

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All Works

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Chen, Liangqi, Jiangfeng Wang, Huifeng Yue, et al.. (2025). Techno-economic analysis of a combined heat pump and liquid CO2 energy storage system: A pathway for energy density enhancement. Energy. 336. 138353–138353.
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Lou, Juwei, Jiangfeng Wang, Weidong Chen, et al.. (2025). Enhanced performance evaluation and operational regulation of a novel combined cooling and power system using machine learning. Energy. 333. 137306–137306.
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Sun, Yalong, Jiangyi Chen, Heng Tang, et al.. (2024). Ultrathin flexible heat pipes with heat transfer performance and flexibility optimization for flexible electronic devices. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 208. 115064–115064. 14 indexed citations
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Cui, Xin, et al.. (2024). Statistical modeling and multi-objective optimization of a flat tubular indirect evaporative cooler for enhanced performance. Applied Thermal Engineering. 250. 123538–123538. 9 indexed citations
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Huang, Zhifeng, et al.. (2024). Optimizing government strategy for deep decarbonization in towns: A game theory approach incorporating energy storage services. Journal of Cleaner Production. 469. 143107–143107. 3 indexed citations
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Chen, Weidong, Mengmeng Zhang, Xin Huang, et al.. (2024). A thermally induced flexible composite phase change material with boron nitride nanosheets/carbon nanotubes modified skeleton for battery thermal management. Applied Energy. 373. 123899–123899. 22 indexed citations
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Lou, Juwei, Yaxiong Wang, Haiyu Wang, et al.. (2024). Operation characteristics analysis and optimal dispatch of solar thermal-photovoltaic hybrid microgrid for building. Energy and Buildings. 315. 114340–114340. 5 indexed citations
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Cui, Xin, et al.. (2024). Developing an integrated solid desiccant dehumidifier and dew-point evaporative cooler for green air conditioning. Journal of Building Engineering. 96. 110404–110404. 2 indexed citations
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Lou, Juwei, Jiangfeng Wang, Liangqi Chen, et al.. (2024). Analysis of power load tracking and regulation performance in a distributed multi-energy coupled system with nuclear and solar sources. Energy. 307. 132681–132681. 6 indexed citations
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Huang, Zhifeng, et al.. (2023). Techno-economic comparison of different energy storage configurations for renewable energy combined cooling heating and power system. Applied Energy. 356. 122340–122340. 41 indexed citations
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Huang, Zhifeng, et al.. (2023). Development of a novel grid-free district cooling system considering blockchain-based demand response management. Applied Energy. 342. 121152–121152. 9 indexed citations
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Soh, A. K., Zhifeng Huang, Yunlin Shao, M.R. Islam, & K.J. Chua. (2023). On the study of a thermal system for continuous cold energy harvesting and supply from LNG regasification. Energy. 275. 127387–127387. 3 indexed citations
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Chua, K.J., et al.. (2015). EvaluatingWater Vapor Permeance MeasurementTechniques for Highly Permeable Membranes. Cmc-computers Materials & Continua. 47(2). 89–105. 5 indexed citations
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Chua, K.J.. (2007). Applications of Several Hybrid Drying Methods for a Bioproduct: Effects on Drying Kinetics and Product Colour. International Journal of Food Engineering. 2(5). 2 indexed citations
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Chua, K.J., M.N.A. Hawlader, S.K. Chou, & Johnny C. Ho. (2002). ON THE STUDY OF TIME-VARYING TEMPERATURE DRYING—EFFECT ON DRYING KINETICS AND PRODUCT QUALITY. Drying Technology. 20(8). 1559–1577. 67 indexed citations
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Chua, K.J., Arun S. Mujumdar, S.K. Chou, M.N.A. Hawlader, & Johnny C. Ho. (2000). CONVECTIVE DRYING OF BANANA, GUAVA AND POTATO PIECES : EFFECT OF CYCLICAL VARIATIONS OF AIR TEMPERATURE ON DRYING KINETICS AND COLOR CHANGE. Drying Technology. 18(4-5). 907–936. 130 indexed citations

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