Wei Tian

4.2k total citations · 1 hit paper
151 papers, 3.0k citations indexed

About

Wei Tian is a scholar working on Mechanical Engineering, Control and Systems Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Wei Tian has authored 151 papers receiving a total of 3.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Mechanical Engineering, 47 papers in Control and Systems Engineering and 40 papers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Recurrent topics in Wei Tian's work include Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (25 papers), Advanced machining processes and optimization (25 papers) and Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques (22 papers). Wei Tian is often cited by papers focused on Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics (25 papers), Advanced machining processes and optimization (25 papers) and Advanced Surface Polishing Techniques (22 papers). Wei Tian collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Saudi Arabia. Wei Tian's co-authors include Mohammad Shahidehpour, Zuyi Li, Liao Wen-he, Wenhe Liao, Yingyun Sun, Bo Li, Chao Zeng, Hongyu Wu, Junshan Hu and Z. John Shen and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews and IEEE Transactions on Power Systems.

In The Last Decade

Wei Tian

134 papers receiving 2.9k citations

Hit Papers

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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. SARS-CoV-2: from its discovery to genome structure, transcription, and replication
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Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Wei Tian China 28 1.3k 1.1k 1.0k 459 416 151 3.0k
Huaizhong Li Australia 38 1.1k 0.8× 906 0.8× 1.9k 1.9× 1.2k 2.6× 345 0.8× 156 4.5k
Rajesh Kumar India 32 500 0.4× 1.3k 1.1× 1.3k 1.3× 309 0.7× 141 0.3× 103 2.7k
Satish Kumar India 26 908 0.7× 499 0.4× 933 0.9× 231 0.5× 273 0.7× 122 3.7k
Ayman A. Aly Saudi Arabia 29 357 0.3× 503 0.4× 651 0.6× 341 0.7× 44 0.1× 165 2.7k
Yixin Yin China 28 299 0.2× 842 0.7× 581 0.6× 251 0.5× 271 0.7× 194 2.3k
Jianjing Zhang United States 18 168 0.1× 590 0.5× 717 0.7× 144 0.3× 681 1.6× 47 2.0k
Xi Wang China 25 544 0.4× 477 0.4× 994 1.0× 428 0.9× 61 0.1× 233 2.5k
K. Mathioudakis Greece 28 359 0.3× 875 0.8× 549 0.5× 466 1.0× 44 0.1× 181 2.5k
Jie Shi China 24 628 0.5× 405 0.4× 1.1k 1.1× 60 0.1× 44 0.1× 112 2.4k
Yixiang Huang China 27 219 0.2× 887 0.8× 598 0.6× 221 0.5× 163 0.4× 97 2.6k

Countries citing papers authored by Wei Tian

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Fields of papers citing papers by Wei Tian

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wei Tian

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Wei Tian. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Wei Tian based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Wei Tian. Wei Tian is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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Lv, Bowen, Wei Tian, Baosheng Xu, et al.. (2025). Sintering resistance and phase stability of high-entropy (Y0.2La0.2Nd0.2Sm0.2Eu0.2)2Zr2O7 thermal barrier coatings at 1500 °C. Journal of the European Ceramic Society. 46(1). 117743–117743. 1 indexed citations
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Liu, Weiping, et al.. (2025). Study on dynamics modelling and stiffness strengthening method for mobile industrial robot in-situ milling machining. Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing. 95. 103014–103014. 2 indexed citations
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Shen, Jian‐Xin, et al.. (2025). Benchmark Feature Detection Method for Mobile Robot Automatic Drilling System Integrated with Deep Learning. Machines. 13(2). 154–154. 1 indexed citations
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Qi, Zhenchao, et al.. (2025). Wing movement path planning method during wing-fuselage docking process based on measured data and improved PSO-RRT* algorithm. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part G Journal of Aerospace Engineering. 239(9). 896–908.
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Li, Bo, et al.. (2025). Investigating the effects of machining parameters on vibration in robotic milling. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 137(5-6). 2371–2385.
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Lu, Zheng, et al.. (2024). Seismic performance analysis of steel frame installed with prefabricated external walls and new connection type. Journal of Building Engineering. 84. 108471–108471. 2 indexed citations
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Sun, Wen‐wei, Yong Yang, Yanwei Wang, et al.. (2024). High-entropy carbide (ZrNbTiCrV)C ceramic composite coating possessing good mechanical properties and wear resistance. Surface and Coatings Technology. 485. 130902–130902. 7 indexed citations
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Wang, Changrui, Hongzhao Li, Wei Tian, & Wenhe Liao. (2024). Microstructure and finite element analysis of Mo 2 C-diamond/Cu composites by spark plasma sintering. Science and Engineering of Composite Materials. 31(1).
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Hu, Junshan, et al.. (2023). A Digital Twin system of reconfigurable tooling for monitoring and evaluating in aerospace assembly. Journal of Manufacturing Systems. 68. 56–71. 30 indexed citations
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Tian, Wei, Lin Zhang, Bo Li, et al.. (2022). Variable Stiffness Identification and Configuration Optimization of Industrial Robots for Machining Tasks. Chinese Journal of Mechanical Engineering. 35(1). 11 indexed citations
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Zeng, Chao, et al.. (2020). Design variables influencing the fatigue of Al 2024-T3 in riveted aircraft lap joints: Squeeze force and initial fit tolerance. International Journal of Fatigue. 140. 105751–105751. 36 indexed citations
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Sun, Yingyun, Zhengqi Chen, Zuyi Li, Wei Tian, & Mohammad Shahidehpour. (2018). EV Charging Schedule in Coupled Constrained Networks of Transportation and Power System. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. 10(5). 4706–4716. 134 indexed citations
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Wang, Xu, Mohammad Shahidehpour, Chuanwen Jiang, et al.. (2017). Three-Phase Distribution Power Flow Calculation for Loop-Based Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. 33(4). 3955–3967. 29 indexed citations
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Liu, Xindong, et al.. (2016). Protection Scheme for Loop-Based Microgrids. IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid. 8(3). 1340–1349. 49 indexed citations
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Zeng, Chao, et al.. (2016). The effect of residual stress due to interference fit on the fatigue behavior of a fastener hole with edge cracks. Engineering Failure Analysis. 66. 72–87. 21 indexed citations
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Zeng, Chao, et al.. (2016). Microstructure and porosity evaluation in laser-cladding deposited Ni-based coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 294. 122–130. 82 indexed citations
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Tian, Wei. (2008). Modeling and Simulation of D-STATCOM for Unbalance Three-phase Distribution Power System. Gao dianya jishu. 3 indexed citations

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