Lei Li

3.7k total citations · 2 hit papers
177 papers, 2.8k citations indexed

About

Lei Li is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Materials Chemistry and Mechanics of Materials. According to data from OpenAlex, Lei Li has authored 177 papers receiving a total of 2.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 78 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 61 papers in Materials Chemistry and 54 papers in Mechanics of Materials. Recurrent topics in Lei Li's work include Topology Optimization in Engineering (22 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (22 papers) and Metallurgy and Material Forming (21 papers). Lei Li is often cited by papers focused on Topology Optimization in Engineering (22 papers), Microstructure and mechanical properties (22 papers) and Metallurgy and Material Forming (21 papers). Lei Li collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and United Kingdom. Lei Li's co-authors include Kapil Khandelwal, Guodong Zhang, Jikai Liu, Albert C. To, Junji Kato, Akihiro Takezawa, Jinyuan Tang, Andrew T. Gaynor, Charlie C. L. Wang and Zhan Kang and has published in prestigious journals such as Nature Communications, SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología and ACS Nano.

In The Last Decade

Lei Li

152 papers receiving 2.7k 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.

Current and future trends in topology optimization for additive manufacturing

2018 638 citations Lei Li et al. profile →
Oxygen Defect Engineering Promotes Synergy Between Adsorbate Evolution and Single Lattice Oxygen Mechanisms of OER in Transition Metal‐Based (oxy)Hydroxide

2023 158 citations Yu‐Han Wang, Lei Li et al. Advanced Science profile →

Peers

Lei Li

CSE

Gun Jin Yun South Korea

Ahmed Makradi France

R. K. N. D. Rajapakse Canada

Gil Ho Yoon South Korea

‬Mohammad Hassan Shojaeefard Iran

T. Mukhopadhyay India

D.E. Manolakos Greece

Licheng Guo China

Yilin Fan France

Fei Han China

Gun Jin Yun South Korea

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Countries citing papers authored by Lei Li

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lei Li

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lei Li

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All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Zhou, Yaping, Lei Li, Yuanbiao Tan, et al.. (2025). Superior interface properties and unusual deformation mechanisms of high-entropy alloys through explosive welding. Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 35. 3314–3321.

Li, Lei, et al.. (2025). Effect of the Alkali-Sulphate Activators on the Hydration Process of Blast-Furnace Slag Mortars and Pastes. Materials. 18(3). 514–514. 2 indexed citations

Niverty, Sridhar, Rajib Kalsar, Lei Li, et al.. (2025). Integrated process-structure–property–performance optimization of cold-sprayed zinc coatings on AZ91 magnesium alloy. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 13(11). 5377–5392.

Yu, Yandong, et al.. (2024). Underlying mechanism of interfacial evolution in laminate IN625/TC4 composites for enhanced mechanical properties. Materials Characterization. 210. 113795–113795. 2 indexed citations

Li, Lei, et al.. (2024). Effect of microstructure and texture gradient on the backscattered ultrasound amplitude of Ti-6Al-4V bars for aeroengine blade. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 1010. 177604–177604. 2 indexed citations

Kalsar, Rajib, Nicole Overman, Jens Darsell, et al.. (2024). Material flow behavior and microstructural refinement of AA6061 alloy during friction extrusion. Materials Characterization. 208. 113636–113636. 10 indexed citations

Li, Lei, et al.. (2024). Liver abscess in the caudate lobe caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: a rare case report and literature review. BMC Infectious Diseases. 24(1). 708–708. 1 indexed citations

Li, Honglin, et al.. (2024). Local physical gradient-based coupling information interpolate method and application on double-wall turbine blade multidisciplinary analysis. Aerospace Science and Technology. 148. 109066–109066. 3 indexed citations

Li, Xiao, Hrishikesh Das, Mayur Pole, et al.. (2024). Exceptional strength and wear resistance in an AA7075/TiB2 composite fabricated via friction consolidation. Materials & Design. 242. 113006–113006. 15 indexed citations

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Frazier, William E., Lei Li, Kyoo Sil Choi, et al.. (2024). Investigating the evolution of U-10Mo fuel foil microstructures during multi-stage hot rolling using coupled potts model-finite element method simulations. Journal of Nuclear Materials. 603. 155427–155427.

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Huang, Haihong, Qingyu Lv, Lei Li, et al.. (2023). Individually segmented blank holding system driven by electromagnetics for stamping: Modeling, validation, and prototype. Journal of Materials Processing Technology. 313. 117883–117883. 7 indexed citations

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Li, Lei, et al.. (2023). Evaluation of the collapsible deformation of surrounding rock of loess hydraulic tunnel considering ground stress variation. Geoenvironmental Disasters. 10(1).

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Das, Hrishikesh, Lei Li, Nicole Overman, et al.. (2023). An innovative and alternative approach toward gear fabrication. Journal of Manufacturing Processes. 102. 319–329. 4 indexed citations

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Wang, Yu‐Han, Lei Li, Jinghui Shi, et al.. (2023). Oxygen Defect Engineering Promotes Synergy Between Adsorbate Evolution and Single Lattice Oxygen Mechanisms of OER in Transition Metal‐Based (oxy)Hydroxide. Advanced Science. 10(32). e2303321–e2303321. 158 indexed citations breakdown →

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Srivastava, Abhinav, Hrishikesh Das, Lei Li, et al.. (2023). Extent of interlocking and metallurgical bonding in friction riveting of aluminum alloy to steel. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 128(7-8). 2899–2911. 1 indexed citations

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Escobar, Julián, Joshua Silverstein, Lei Li, et al.. (2023). Microstructural evolution in shear-punch tests: A comparative study of pure Cu and Cu-Cr alloy. Materials Science and Engineering A. 886. 145715–145715. 4 indexed citations

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Li, Yang, Zhongting Liu, Lei Li, et al.. (2023). Test and Analysis of the Heat Dissipation Effect of the Spindle Heat Conductive Path Based on the IPTO Algorithm. Processes. 12(1). 4–4.

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Frazier, William E., Lei Li, Kyoo Sil Choi, et al.. (2023). Microstructure-process relationships in monolithic U-10Mo fuel foil single-pass rolling: A parametric simulation study. Journal of Nuclear Materials. 576. 154271–154271. 3 indexed citations

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Li, Lei, Wei‐Di Liu, De‐Zhuang Wang, et al.. (2023). Performance Optimization of a Thermoelectric‐Water Hybrid Cooling Garment. Advanced Materials Technologies. 9(21). 17 indexed citations

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Li, Lei, et al.. (2022). Minimizing thickness variation in monolithic U-10Mo fuel foil and Zr interlayer during hot rolling: A microstructure-based finite element method analysis. Materials Today Communications. 32. 103910–103910. 4 indexed citations

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