Wenji Li

3.0k total citations · 2 hit papers
98 papers, 1.9k citations indexed

About

Wenji Li is a scholar working on Artificial Intelligence, Computational Theory and Mathematics and Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. According to data from OpenAlex, Wenji Li has authored 98 papers receiving a total of 1.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 29 papers in Artificial Intelligence, 25 papers in Computational Theory and Mathematics and 11 papers in Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition. Recurrent topics in Wenji Li's work include Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (25 papers), Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (24 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (11 papers). Wenji Li is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms (25 papers), Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithms Research (24 papers) and Evolutionary Algorithms and Applications (11 papers). Wenji Li collaborates with scholars based in China, United States and Germany. Wenji Li's co-authors include Zhun Fan, Xinye Cai, Cai-Min Wei, Erik D. Goodman, Yi Fang, Hui Li, Kalyanmoy Deb, Qingfu Zhang, Yugen You and Han Huang and has published in prestigious journals such as The Science of The Total Environment, Water Research and Bioresource Technology.

In The Last Decade

Wenji Li

92 papers receiving 1.8k 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.

Push and pull search for solving constrained multi-objective optimization problems

2018 372 citations Zhun Fan, Wenji Li et al. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation profile →
An improved epsilon constraint-handling method in MOEA/D for CMOPs with large infeasible regions

2019 272 citations Zhun Fan, Wenji Li et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

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

Name	h						Papers	Cites
Wenji Li China	21	906	880	151	138	119	98	1.9k
Jianchang Liu China	27	609 0.7×	682 0.8×	703 4.7×	98 0.7×	304 2.6×	188	2.5k
Georg Frey Germany	26	985 1.1×	210 0.2×	354 2.3×	36 0.3×	162 1.4×	205	2.4k
Chengyu Hu China	24	274 0.3×	855 1.0×	147 1.0×	312 2.3×	105 0.9×	131	2.1k
Nizamettin Aydın Türkiye	24	81 0.1×	386 0.4×	157 1.0×	29 0.2×	60 0.5×	140	2.4k
Julian Blank United States	8	394 0.4×	336 0.4×	132 0.9×	128 0.9×	71 0.6×	21	1.4k
Cong Feng China	25	34 0.0×	784 0.9×	154 1.0×	59 0.4×	39 0.3×	96	2.1k
Jonathan A. Wright United Kingdom	19	479 0.5×	398 0.5×	178 1.2×	154 1.1×	39 0.3×	59	2.0k
Jinna Li China	23	752 0.8×	394 0.4×	832 5.5×	15 0.1×	356 3.0×	105	1.8k
Wangda Zuo United States	32	298 0.3×	91 0.1×	320 2.1×	151 1.1×	114 1.0×	131	3.3k
Michael Kokkolaras United States	28	690 0.8×	173 0.2×	284 1.9×	263 1.9×	36 0.3×	155	2.4k

Countries citing papers authored by Wenji Li

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Wenji Li

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Wenji Li. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Wenji Li 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 Wenji Li. Wenji Li is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

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20 of 20 papers shown

Li, Wenji, Yi‐Feng Qiu, Zhaojun Wang, et al.. (2025). Surrogate-assisted neural learning and evolutionary optimization for expensive constrained multi-objective problems. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation. 97. 102020–102020.

Xu, Biao, Wenji Li, Xiao‐Zhi Gao, et al.. (2025). Handling Multiobjective Optimization Problems With Complex Constraints: A Constraints Grouping-Based Approach. IEEE Transactions on Systems Man and Cybernetics Systems. 55(6). 3866–3880. 1 indexed citations

Chen, Wenda, Dongdong Xu, Wenji Li, et al.. (2024). The evolution of calcified anaerobic granular sludge bed informs the deep insight into its agglomeration process. Water Research. 261. 122035–122035. 6 indexed citations

Li, Wenji, Zhaojun Wang, Yi‐Feng Qiu, et al.. (2024). Surrogate-assisted push and pull search for expensive constrained multi-objective optimization problems. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation. 91. 101728–101728. 3 indexed citations

Gao, Yong, et al.. (2024). Sliding mode observer-based model predictive tracking control for Mecanum-wheeled mobile robot. ISA Transactions. 151. 51–61. 9 indexed citations

Cai, Yuncong, Wenji Li, Zhifeng Lei, et al.. (2024). Simulation Research on High-Voltage β-Ga₂O₃ MOSFET Based on Floating Field Plate. ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology. 13(2). 25002–25002. 2 indexed citations

Fan, Zhun, et al.. (2024). UAV Collision Avoidance in Unknown Scenarios with Causal Representation Disentanglement. Drones. 9(1). 10–10. 2 indexed citations

Zhang, Baogang, Xiong Zhang, Wenji Li, et al.. (2024). A resource for functional investigation of miRNAs in rice responses to viral infection. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 22(12). 3380–3382. 1 indexed citations

Li, Wenji, et al.. (2024). Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Anticancer Activities of Five Citrus Peel Essential Oils. Antioxidants. 13(12). 1562–1562. 4 indexed citations

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Wu, Qingling, et al.. (2024). Deep Reinforcement Learning Based Multi-UAV Collision Avoidance with Causal Representation Learning. 833–839. 2 indexed citations

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Chen, Wenda, Huiming Tang, Dongdong Xu, et al.. (2023). Ecological distribution of anaerobic granular sludge towards efficient anaerobic reactor. Bioresource Technology. 386. 129495–129495. 6 indexed citations

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Fan, Zhun, Zhaojun Wang, Wenji Li, et al.. (2023). Automated pattern generation for swarm robots using constrained multi-objective genetic programming. Swarm and Evolutionary Computation. 81. 101337–101337. 12 indexed citations

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Li, Wenji, Zhaojun Wang, Bin Xin, et al.. (2023). Modular design automation of the morphologies, controllers, and vision systems for intelligent robots: a survey. 1(1). 9 indexed citations

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Lv, Yanlin, et al.. (2022). Stock volatility prediction Using TabNet based deep learning method. 665–668. 2 indexed citations

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Wang, Qinhua, et al.. (2020). Parametric optimization of an inerter-based vibration absorber for wind-induced vibration mitigation of a tall building. Wind and Structures. 31(3). 241–253. 9 indexed citations

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Li, Yurong, Wenji Li, Di Hu, et al.. (2020). Comparative analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome between green and albino zones of variegated leaves from Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Maculata’ infected by hydrangea ringspot virus. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 157. 195–210. 17 indexed citations

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Fan, Zhun, Jie Ruan, Wenji Li, et al.. (2019). A Learning Guided Parameter Setting for Constrained Multi-Objective Optimization. 1–6. 13 indexed citations

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Zeng, Zhuo, Meng Zhang, Da Kang, et al.. (2019). Enhanced anaerobic treatment of swine wastewater with exogenous granular sludge: Performance and mechanism. The Science of The Total Environment. 697. 134180–134180. 27 indexed citations

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Fan, Zhun, Jiewei Lu, & Wenji Li. (2017). Automated Blood Vessel Segmentation of Fundus Images Based on Region Features and Hierarchical Growth Algorithm.. arXiv (Cornell University). 3 indexed citations

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Wang, Qingzhi, et al.. (2014). Establishment of high temperature resistance families and use of laboratory assays to predict subsequent survival in juvenile stage of the Japanese scallop (Mizuhopecten yessoensis).. JOURNAL OF FISHERIES OF CHINA. 38(3). 371–377. 2 indexed citations

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