Lifeng Li

6.5k total citations · 3 hit papers
126 papers, 5.1k citations indexed

About

Lifeng Li is a scholar working on Surfaces, Coatings and Films, Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. According to data from OpenAlex, Lifeng Li has authored 126 papers receiving a total of 5.1k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 97 papers in Surfaces, Coatings and Films, 78 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and 59 papers in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Recurrent topics in Lifeng Li's work include Optical Coatings and Gratings (94 papers), Photonic and Optical Devices (61 papers) and Photonic Crystals and Applications (45 papers). Lifeng Li is often cited by papers focused on Optical Coatings and Gratings (94 papers), Photonic and Optical Devices (61 papers) and Photonic Crystals and Applications (45 papers). Lifeng Li collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and France. Lifeng Li's co-authors include Charles W. Haggans, J. Chandezon, Gérard Granet, Benfeng Bai, Jean-Píerre Plumey, Lijiang Zeng, Raymond K. Kostuk, Bruce W. Shore, Jerald A. Britten and M. D. Perry and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Advanced Functional Materials and Journal of Hazardous Materials.

In The Last Decade

Lifeng Li

117 papers receiving 4.7k citations

Hit Papers

Use of Fourier series in the analysis of discontinuous pe... 1996 2026 2006 2016 1996 1997 1996 250 500 750
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. Use of Fourier series in the analysis of discontinuous periodic structures
    1996 946 citations Lifeng Li Journal of the Optical Society of America A profile →
  2. New formulation of the Fourier modal method for crossed surface-relief gratings
    1997 797 citations Lifeng Li Journal of the Optical Society of America A profile →
  3. Formulation and comparison of two recursive matrix algorithms for modeling layered diffraction gratings
    1996 708 citations Lifeng Li Journal of the Optical Society of America A profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Lifeng Li China 28 3.5k 3.0k 2.7k 1.7k 553 126 5.1k
Ernst‐Bernhard Kley Germany 28 1.0k 0.3× 1.9k 0.6× 1.4k 0.5× 1.3k 0.7× 737 1.3× 157 3.3k
Shawn-Yu Lin United States 32 1.9k 0.6× 3.4k 1.1× 4.3k 1.6× 1.7k 1.0× 936 1.7× 113 6.4k
J. A. Dobrowolski Canada 33 1.6k 0.5× 1.8k 0.6× 1.0k 0.4× 744 0.4× 275 0.5× 128 3.1k
Alexander V. Tikhonravov Russia 30 1.3k 0.4× 1.5k 0.5× 1.1k 0.4× 763 0.4× 163 0.3× 230 3.1k
Michael K. Trubetskov Russia 32 976 0.3× 1.7k 0.6× 1.7k 0.7× 644 0.4× 161 0.3× 205 3.4k
A. Otto Germany 26 733 0.2× 1.6k 0.5× 1.3k 0.5× 2.1k 1.2× 873 1.6× 110 4.2k
Aaron J. Danner Singapore 36 527 0.2× 2.0k 0.7× 2.0k 0.8× 1.2k 0.7× 1.4k 2.5× 181 4.1k
J. Elazar Serbia 11 490 0.1× 1.5k 0.5× 1.2k 0.4× 2.1k 1.2× 1.3k 2.3× 33 3.6k
M.L. Majewski Australia 12 489 0.1× 1.7k 0.6× 1.3k 0.5× 2.0k 1.2× 1.3k 2.3× 31 3.7k
José A. Sánchez‐Gil Spain 38 462 0.1× 1.4k 0.4× 1.7k 0.6× 3.1k 1.8× 2.0k 3.5× 127 4.3k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Lifeng Li

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Lifeng Li

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All Works

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Yang, Xia, et al.. (2026). Recent advances in extraction and food applications of natural bioactives using deep eutectic solvents. Food Research International. 229. 118407–118407.
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Ma, Ruonan, Junxia Feng, Hangbo Xu, et al.. (2025). Cold atmospheric plasma-derived ROS detoxifies deoxynivalenol-induced nephrotoxicity. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 495. 139047–139047. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Rui, Lifeng Li, Wenlian Qiu, et al.. (2025). Sustainable Waterborne Polyurethane Adhesive With Superstrong Adhesion Performance and Excellent Weatherability from Biomass Lignin and CO 2 ‐Based Polyols. Advanced Functional Materials. 35(34). 13 indexed citations
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Peng, Chung‐Kang, Lifeng Li, & Dechang Peng. (2025). A Method‐Oriented Review of Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Neurological Medical Imaging. Expert Systems. 42(9).
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Rafique, Muhammad, Basheer Ahmed Kalwar, Xinyu Tan, et al.. (2024). Opto-electronic and magnetic properties of light transition metal elements doped buckled monolayer LiF: A systematic DFT and MD study. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing. 182. 108706–108706. 2 indexed citations
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Liu, Yalong, Fangyuan Kong, Binjie Xin, et al.. (2023). Fabrication of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/graphite heterogeneous porous carbon nanofiber composite mat by electrospraying method for efficient oil–water separation. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research. 21(2). 693–702. 5 indexed citations
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Huang, Qiuhong, Lifeng Li, Yaling Yan, et al.. (2023). Machine learning and molecular fingerprint screening of high-performance 2D/3D MOF membranes for Kr/Xe separation. Chemical Engineering Science. 280. 119031–119031. 14 indexed citations
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Cai, Chengzhi, Lifeng Li, Xiaomei Deng, et al.. (2020). Machine Learning and High-throughput Computational Screening of Metal-organic Framework for Separation of Methane/ethane/propane. Acta Chimica Sinica. 78(5). 427–427. 20 indexed citations
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Xu, Peng, et al.. (2016). Assessment of Heavy Metal Pollution in Liaohe Estuary Wetland Irrigated by Papermaking Wastewater. Shenyang Nongye Daxue xuebao. 47(6). 702. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng, et al.. (2015). Fabrication of polarization independent gratings made on multilayer dielectric thin film substrates. High Power Laser and Particle Beams. 27(11). 111013. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng, et al.. (2011). Modification of fly ash and its application to the treatment of oil-bearing wastewater. 31(12). 57–59. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng. (2010). Energy Consumption Analysis on Environmental Protection Facilities in Thermal Power Plants and Corresponding Countermeasures. Guangdong Electric Power. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng, et al.. (2005). In-situ end-point detection during ion-beam etching of multilayer dielectric gratings. Chinese Optics Letters. 3(2). 63–65. 3 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng. (2002). Convergence of electromagnetic field components across discontinuous permittivity profiles: comment. Journal of the Optical Society of America A. 19(7). 1443–1443. 1 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng, J. Chandezon, Gérard Granet, & Jean-Píerre Plumey. (1999). Rigorous and efficient grating-analysis method made easy for optical engineers. Applied Optics. 38(2). 304–304. 152 indexed citations
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Li, Lifeng & Charles W. Haggans. (1992). On the Convergence of the Coupled-Wave Approach for Lamellar Diffraction Gratings. TuB4–TuB4. 3 indexed citations

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