Wei Yang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Papers

2

Total Citations

79

H-Index

2

About

Wei Yang is a leading researcher at the forefront of lunar science and exploration, with expertise spanning planetary geoscience, regolith mechanics, and in situ resource utilization. His work has made significant contributions to our understanding of the Moon's surface properties, particularly through analysis of samples returned by China's landmark Chang'e-6 mission. His 2024 paper, "Return to the Moon: New Perspectives on Lunar Exploration," has already garnered 68 citations, establishing itself as an influential reference in the renewed global push for lunar exploration. Building on this momentum, his 2025 study on far-side lunar regolith from Chang'e-6 samples represents a methodological breakthrough, integrating high-resolution physical characterization with deep learning techniques to reveal how particle morphology governs the bulk mechanical behavior of regolith within the enigmatic South Pole-Aitken basin. This pioneering framework has direct implications for future lunar landing missions and resource extraction strategies. Through his interdisciplinary approach — bridging planetary science, materials characterization, and artificial intelligence — Wei Yang is shaping the scientific foundation upon which humanity's next era of lunar exploration will be built.

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H-Index
2
Papers
79
Total Citations
40
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Return to the Moon: New perspectives on lunar exploration
68 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 34
🏛 Institutions: Chinese Academy of Sciences

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