Wei Chen

14.8k total citations · 6 hit papers
310 papers, 11.2k citations indexed

About

Wei Chen is a scholar working on Computational Theory and Mathematics, Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty and Management Science and Operations Research. According to data from OpenAlex, Wei Chen has authored 310 papers receiving a total of 11.2k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 122 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics, 108 papers in Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty and 82 papers in Management Science and Operations Research. Recurrent topics in Wei Chen's work include Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (110 papers), Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design (106 papers) and Optimal Experimental Design Methods (54 papers). Wei Chen is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (110 papers), Probabilistic and Robust Engineering Design (106 papers) and Optimal Experimental Design Methods (54 papers). Wei Chen collaborates with scholars based in United States, China and Philippines. Wei Chen's co-authors include Xiaoping Du, Ruichen Jin, Daniel W. Apley, Agus Sudjianto, Paul D. Arendt, Ping Zhu, Shikui Chen, Wing Kam Liu, Timothy W. Simpson and Yu‐Chin Chan and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Physical Review Letters and Advanced Materials.

In The Last Decade

Wei Chen

291 papers receiving 10.8k citations

Hit Papers

5 papers align trajectories

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.

Sequential Optimization and Reliability Assessment Method for Efficient Probabilistic Design

2004 879 citations Wei Chen et al. profile →
Computational microstructure characterization and reconstruction: Review of the state-of-the-art techniques

2018 295 citations L. Catherine Brinson, Daniel W. Apley et al. profile →
Deep generative modeling for mechanistic-based learning and design of metamaterial systems

2020 239 citations Wei Chen et al. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering profile →
Data‐Driven Design for Metamaterials and Multiscale Systems: A Review

2023 125 citations Wei Chen et al. profile →
Ultrastiff metamaterials generated through a multilayer strategy and topology optimization

2024 95 citations Wei Chen et al. profile →
Real-time decision-making for Digital Twin in additive manufacturing with Model Predictive Control using time-series deep neural networks

2025 20 citations Robert X. Gao, Jian Cao et al. Journal of Manufacturing Systems profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Wei Chen United States	53	4.7k	4.4k	2.6k	2.1k	1.9k	310	11.2k
Sankaran Mahadevan United States	71	7.9k 1.7×	3.4k 0.8×	4.9k 1.9×	2.7k 1.3×	2.7k 1.4×	521	18.1k
Andy J. Keane United Kingdom	41	3.7k 0.8×	5.8k 1.3×	1.9k 0.7×	2.0k 0.9×	1.4k 0.8×	265	11.9k
Timothy W. Simpson United States	63	3.5k 0.7×	5.4k 1.2×	1.8k 0.7×	2.8k 1.3×	7.4k 3.8×	457	18.9k
Xu Han China	69	4.9k 1.0×	2.1k 0.5×	5.4k 2.1×	625 0.3×	4.2k 2.2×	525	15.3k
Donald R. Jones United States	12	2.1k 0.4×	4.4k 1.0×	716 0.3×	1.9k 0.9×	869 0.5×	21	8.5k
Ming J. Zuo Canada	80	3.6k 0.8×	586 0.1×	2.1k 0.8×	731 0.3×	8.9k 4.7×	506	23.9k
Farrokh Mistree United States	41	1.6k 0.3×	2.1k 0.5×	654 0.2×	1.5k 0.7×	3.0k 1.6×	390	7.9k
A. Kaveh Iran	73	1.4k 0.3×	7.4k 1.7×	13.3k 5.1×	924 0.4×	1.9k 1.0×	742	22.9k
Janet K. Allen United States	38	1.6k 0.3×	2.0k 0.5×	610 0.2×	1.5k 0.7×	2.0k 1.0×	312	6.9k
Xinyu Shao China	58	909 0.2×	1.2k 0.3×	741 0.3×	649 0.3×	4.0k 2.1×	258	10.0k

Countries citing papers authored by Wei Chen

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wei Chen

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Gao, Robert X., et al.. (2025). Real-time decision-making for Digital Twin in additive manufacturing with Model Predictive Control using time-series deep neural networks. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 80. 412–424. 20 indexed citations breakdown →

Chandrasekhar, Aaditya, et al.. (2025). Data-driven topology optimization for multiscale biomimetic spinodal design. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization. 69(1).

Wang, Qifeng, et al.. (2025). Real-Time Visualization of Single Polymer Conformational Change in the Bulk State during Mechanical Deformation. Physical Review Letters. 134(14). 148101–148101. 1 indexed citations

Chen, Wei, et al.. (2024). Experimental investigation and soft bond modelling analysis on mechanical behaviours of foamed polyurethane solidified ballast. Construction and Building Materials. 440. 137434–137434. 1 indexed citations

Mojumder, Satyajit, Anton van Beek, Daniel W. Apley, et al.. (2024). Uncertainty quantification and propagation for multiscale materials systems with agglomeration and structural anomalies. Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering. 435. 117531–117531. 2 indexed citations

Zhang, Hengrui, et al.. (2024). Learning Molecular Mixture Property Using Chemistry-Aware Graph Neural Network. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 3(2). 6 indexed citations

Pu, Hongting, Jinrui Zhang, Chao Liang, et al.. (2024). A Sustainable Manufacturing Paradigm to Address Grand Challenges in Sustainability and Climate Change. ACS Sustainable Resource Management. 1(11). 2334–2337. 1 indexed citations

Contractor, Noshir, et al.. (2024). Survey data on customer two-stage decision-making process in household vacuum cleaner market. Data in Brief. 54. 110353–110353. 1 indexed citations

You, Haoyang, Anton van Beek, Jinrui Zhang, et al.. (2024). Biorenewable Exfoliation of Electronic-Grade Printable Graphene Using Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 16(42). 57534–57543. 3 indexed citations

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Wang, Nianfeng, et al.. (2023). Topology optimization of compliant mechanisms including links, supports and material distribution. Computers & Structures. 291. 107210–107210. 7 indexed citations

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Mojumder, Satyajit, et al.. (2023). Accelerated and interpretable prediction of local properties in composites. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1(3). 2 indexed citations

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Tao, Lei, Jinlong He, Nuwayo Eric Munyaneza, et al.. (2023). Discovery of multi-functional polyimides through high-throughput screening using explainable machine learning. Chemical Engineering Journal. 465. 142949–142949. 50 indexed citations

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Da, Daicong & Wei Chen. (2023). Two-scale data-driven design for heat manipulation. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 219. 124823–124823. 9 indexed citations

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Pham, Thang Duc, et al.. (2023). Rapid design of top-performing metal-organic frameworks with qualitative representations of building blocks. npj Computational Materials. 9(1). 20 indexed citations

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Clark, Michael David, et al.. (2023). Crack Surface Analysis of Elastomers Using Transfer Learning. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. 15(11). 14901–14913. 1 indexed citations

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Zhang, Hengrui, Carolin B. Wahl, Wei Liu, et al.. (2023). Automated crystal system identification from electron diffraction patterns using multiview opinion fusion machine learning. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 120(46). e2309240120–e2309240120. 10 indexed citations

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Balogun, Oluwaseyi, et al.. (2021). Dynamic Control of Plasmonic Localization by Inverse Optimization of Spatial Phase Modulation. ACS Photonics. 9(2). 351–359. 9 indexed citations

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Tao, Siyu, Daniel W. Apley, Matthew Plumlee, & Wei Chen. (2021). Latent variable Gaussian process models: A rank‐based analysis and an alternative approach. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Engineering. 122(15). 4007–4026. 2 indexed citations

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Huang, Tianyu, et al.. (2018). Design principles of high modulus and toughness cellulose nanocrystal assemblies. 348–361. 1 indexed citations

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Jin, Ruichen, Wei Chen, & Agus Sudjianto. (2003). An Efficient Algorithm for Constructing Optimal Design of Computer Experiments. 545–554. 50 indexed citations

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