Wai K. Cheng

3.2k total citations
104 papers, 2.7k citations indexed

About

Wai K. Cheng is a scholar working on Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes, Automotive Engineering and Computational Mechanics. According to data from OpenAlex, Wai K. Cheng has authored 104 papers receiving a total of 2.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 82 papers in Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes, 54 papers in Automotive Engineering and 38 papers in Computational Mechanics. Recurrent topics in Wai K. Cheng's work include Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (82 papers), Vehicle emissions and performance (53 papers) and Combustion and flame dynamics (36 papers). Wai K. Cheng is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies (82 papers), Vehicle emissions and performance (53 papers) and Combustion and flame dynamics (36 papers). Wai K. Cheng collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and China. Wai K. Cheng's co-authors include John B. Heywood, Nick Collings, Kyoungdoug Min, Kenneth Kar, Simone Hochgreb, Michael G. Norris, Younggy Shin, Zunqing Zheng, Mingfa Yao and Jim S. Cowart and has published in prestigious journals such as Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres, Applied Energy and Progress in Energy and Combustion Science.

In The Last Decade

Wai K. Cheng

103 papers receiving 2.5k citations

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Wai K. Cheng United States 28 2.4k 1.4k 1.3k 724 602 104 2.7k
Ingemar Denbratt Sweden 34 3.2k 1.3× 1.5k 1.0× 1.9k 1.5× 1.4k 1.9× 704 1.2× 130 3.5k
George A. Lavoie United States 32 2.9k 1.2× 1.4k 1.0× 2.0k 1.5× 681 0.9× 594 1.0× 88 3.2k
Simona Silvia Merola Italy 27 2.0k 0.8× 886 0.6× 1.4k 1.0× 758 1.0× 388 0.6× 168 2.3k
Ulrich Spicher Germany 23 1.7k 0.7× 843 0.6× 1.2k 0.9× 506 0.7× 240 0.4× 163 2.1k
Paul C. Miles United States 31 3.2k 1.3× 1.3k 0.9× 2.3k 1.7× 1.3k 1.8× 552 0.9× 90 3.7k
Takeyuki Kamimoto Japan 29 2.0k 0.8× 829 0.6× 1.4k 1.0× 788 1.1× 397 0.7× 113 2.4k
Paul Najt United States 26 2.7k 1.1× 1.1k 0.8× 2.0k 1.5× 823 1.1× 451 0.7× 66 2.9k
Magnus Christensen Sweden 30 3.6k 1.5× 1.5k 1.0× 2.8k 2.1× 1.1k 1.5× 544 0.9× 38 3.8k
Anders Hultqvist Sweden 23 1.9k 0.8× 809 0.6× 1.5k 1.1× 592 0.8× 309 0.5× 46 2.1k
Hiroyuki HIROYASU Japan 22 1.8k 0.8× 784 0.6× 1.6k 1.2× 734 1.0× 298 0.5× 135 2.4k

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wai K. Cheng

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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2018). A study of soot formation in a rapid compression machine at conditions representative of cold-fast-idle in spark ignition engines. International Journal of Engine Research. 20(6). 670–677. 5 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2018). Potential of Negative Valve Overlap for Part-Load Efficiency Improvement in Gasoline Engines. SAE International Journal of Engines. 11(6). 657–668. 7 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2016). Reduction of Cold-Start Emissions through Valve Timing in a GDI Engine. SAE International Journal of Engines. 9(2). 1220–1229. 39 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2016). Cycle-by-Cycle Analysis of Cold Crank-Start in a GDI Engine. SAE International Journal of Engines. 9(2). 1210–1219. 25 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2016). The Anatomy of Knock. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 21 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2015). Fuel carbon pathway in the first cranking cycle of a gasoline direct injection engine. International Journal of Engine Research. 17(6). 690–701. 8 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2014). SI Engine Control in the Cold-Fast-Idle Period for Low HC Emissions and Fast Catalyst Light Off. SAE International Journal of Engines. 7(2). 968–976. 11 indexed citations
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Yang, Binbin, Mingfa Yao, Wai K. Cheng, Zunqing Zheng, & Yue Lang. (2013). Regulated and unregulated emissions from a compression ignition engine under low temperature combustion fuelled with gasoline and n-butanol/gasoline blends. Fuel. 120. 163–170. 51 indexed citations
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Yang, Binbin, et al.. (2012). A Comparative Study on Different Dual-Fuel Combustion Modes Fuelled with Gasoline and Diesel. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 28 indexed citations
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Kar, Kenneth, et al.. (2011). Particulate Matter Emissions from a Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine under Cold Fast Idle Conditions for Ethanol-Gasoline Blends. SAE International Journal of Engines. 4(1). 1738–1746. 19 indexed citations
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Kar, Kenneth & Wai K. Cheng. (2009). Speciated Engine-Out Organic Gas Emissions from a PFI-SI Engine Operating on Ethanol/Gasoline Mixtures. SAE international journal of fuels and lubricants. 2(2). 91–101. 53 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2007). Influence of Intake Port Charge-Motion-Control-Valve on Mixture Preparation in a Port-Fuel-Injection Engine. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 6 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2007). Effect of Air Temperature and Humidity on Gasoline HCCI Operating in the Negative-Valve-Overlap Mode. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 10 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (2007). A Novel Strategy for Fast Catalyst Light-Off without the Use of an Air Pump. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 2 indexed citations
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Bennett, Paul J., et al.. (1997). Contribution of Oil Layer Mechanism to the Hydrocarbon Emissions from Spark-Ignition Engines. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 17 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (1994). Hydrocarbon oxidation in the exhaust port and runner of a spark ignition engine. Combustion and Flame. 99(2). 422–430. 39 indexed citations
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Verma, Dave K., et al.. (1992). Hydrocarbon Exposures at Petroleum Bulk Terminals and Agencies. American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal. 53(10). 645–656. 1 indexed citations
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Martı́nez-Sánchez, Manuel, et al.. (1992). Electron energy distribution from intense electron beams in the upper mesosphere and lower thermosphere. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres. 97(A2). 1363–1375. 3 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K. & R. A. Gentry. (1986). Effects on Charge Non-Uniformity on Diesel Heat Release Analysis. SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series. 1. 6 indexed citations
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Cheng, Wai K., et al.. (1985). Effects of Hydrometeors on Electromagnetic Wave Propagation. Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).

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