Journal Publication

• 2024 (8)
• [72] Zhu, R., Lau, W.S., You, L., Chen, M., Yan, J.,Wong, M.S., Ratti, C., Qin, Z. (2024). Multi-sourced data modelling of spatially heterogeneous life-cycle carbon mitigation potential from installed rooftop photovoltaics: A case study in Singapore. Applied Energy, 362, 122957. (IF: 11.2, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]
• [71] You, L., Zhu, R.*, Kwan, M.P., Chen, M., Zhang, F., Yang, B., Wong, M.S., Qin, Z. (2024). Unraveling adaptive changes in electric-vehicle charging behavior towards the post-pandemic era by federated meta-learning. The Innovation, 5(2), 100587. (IF: 32.1, 3/134, Q1) [pdf]
• [70] Ji, N., Zhu, R.*, Huang, Z., You, L. (2024). An urban-scale spatiotemporal optimization of rooftop photovoltaic charging of electric vehicles. Urban Informatics, 3, 4. [pdf]
• [69] You, L., Chen, Q., Qu, H.,Zhu, R.*, Yan, J., Santi, P., Ratti, C. (2023). FMGCN: Federated Meta Learning-augmented Graph Convolutional Network for EV Charging Demand Forecasting. IEEE Internet of Things. (IF: 10.6, 3/122, Q1) Accepted [pdf]
• [68] Zhang, K., Chen, M., Zhu, R., Zhang, F., Zhong, T., Lin, J., You, L., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2024). Integrating photovoltaic noise barriers and electric vehicle charging stations for sustainable city transportation. Sustainable Cities and Society, 100, 104996. (IF: 11.7, 1/68, Q1) [pdf]
• [67] Liu, S., You, L., Zhu, R., Liu, B., Liu, R., Yu, H., Yuen, C. (2024). AFM3D: An Asynchronous Federated Meta-learning Framework for Driver Distraction Detection. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, 1-16. (IF: 8.5, 4/139, Q1) [pdf]
• [66] Chen, Z., Yang, B., Zhu, R., Dong, Z. (2024). City-scale solar PV potential estimation on 3D buildings using multi-source RS data: A case study in Wuhan, China. Applied Energy, 359, 122720. (IF: 11.2, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]
• [65] Zhang, K., Wang, D., Chen, M., Zhu, R., Zhang, F., Zhong, T., Qian, Z., Wang, Y., Li, H., Yang, Y., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2023). Power generation assessment of bifacial photovolatic noise barriers across 52 Chinese cities. Applied Energy, 361, 122839. (IF: 11.2, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]

• 2023 (18)
• [66] Zhu, R., Zhang, F., Yan, J., Ratti, C., Chen, M. (2023). A sustainable solar city: From utopia to reality facilitated by GIScience. The Innovation Geoscience, 1(1), 100006. [pdf]
• [63] Zhu, R., Guo, D., Wong, M.S., Qian, Z., Chen, M., Yang, B., Chen, B., Zhang, H., You, L., Heo, J., Yan, J. (2023). Deep Solar PV Refiner: An advanced deep learning network for photovoltaic area segmentation from satellite imagery. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 116, 103134. (IF: 7.672, 5/34, Q1) [pdf]
• [62] Zhu, R.*, Kwan, M.P., Perera, A.T.D., Fan, H., Yang, B., Chen, B., Chen, M., Qian, Z., Zhang, H., Zhang, X., Yang, J., Santi, P., Ratti, C., Li, W., Yan, J. (2023). GIScience can facilitate the development of solar cities for energy transition. Advances in Applied Energy, 10, 100129. [pdf]
• [61] Huang, Z., Zhu, R.*, You, L. (2023). Unravelling the effects of dynamic urban thermal environment on utility-scale floating photovoltaic electricity generation. Sustainable Cities and Society, 99, 104964. (IF: 11.7, 1/68, Q1) [pdf]
• [60] Yan, L., Zhu, R.*, Kwan, M.P., Luo, W., Wang, D., Zhang, S., Wong, M.S., You, L., Yang, B., Chen, B., Feng, L. (2023). Estimation of building-integrated photovoltaic potential: A detail-oriented deep learning network for constructing three-dimensional building models from optical remote sensing imagery. Sustainable Cities and Society, 93, 104515. (IF: 11.7, 1/68, Q1) [pdf]
• [59] Ye, Y., Zhu, R.*, Yan, J., Lu, L., Wong, M.S., Luo, W., Chen, M., Zhang, F., You, L., Wang, Y., Qin, Z. (2023). Planning the installation of building-integrated photovoltaic shading devices: A GIS-based spatiotemporal analysis and optimizaiton approach. Renewable Energy, 216, 119084. (IF: 8.7, 26/115, Q1) [pdf]
• [58] Liao, X., Zhu, R., Wong, M.S., Heo, J., Chan, P.W., Kwok, C.Y.T. (2023). Fast and accurate estimation of solar irradiation on building rooftops in Hong Kong: A machine learning-based parameterization approach. Renewable Energy, 119034. (IF: 8.7, 26/115, Q1) [pdf]
• [57] Xu, F., Wong, M.S., Zhu, R., Heo, J. (2023). Semantic Segmentation of Urban Building Surface Materials using Multi-Scale Contextual Attention Network. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, 202, 158–168. (IF: 12.7, 1/49, Q1) [pdf]
• [56] Zhang, Z., Chen, M., Zhong, T., Zhu, R., Qian, Z., Zhang, F., Yang, Y., Zhang, K., Santi, P., Wang, K., Pu, Y., Tian, L., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2023). Carbon mitigation potential afforded by rooftop photovoltaic in China. Nature Communications, 14, 2347. (IF: 17.694, 6/74, Q1) [pdf]
• [55] Cao, R., Liao, C., Li, Q., Tu, W., Zhu, R., Luo, N., Qiu, G., Shi, W. (2023). Integrating satellite and street-level images for local climate zone mapping. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 119, 103323. (IF: 7.672, 5/34, Q1) [pdf]
• [54] Waqas, M., Wong, M.S., Stocchino, A., Abbas, S., Zhu, R. (2023). Marine Plastic Pollution Detection and Identification by Using Remote Sensing-Meta Analysis. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 197, 115746. (IF: 5.8, 5/117, Q1) [pdf]
• [53] Mengistie, B.M., SHi, W.Z., Wong, M.S., Zhu, R. (2023). Urban street network and data science based spatial connectivity evaluation of African cities: implications for sustainable urban development. GeoJournal, 8, 4753-4766.[pdf]
• [52] Yang, J., Wu, Z., Shi, Q., Menenti, M., Xie, Y., Zhu, R., Abbas, S., Xu, Y. (2023). Impacts of urban morphology on sensible heat flux and net radiation exchange. Urban Climate, 50, 101588. (IF: 6.4, 14/94, Q1) [pdf]
• [51] Luo, W., Zhou, ,Y., Liu, Z., Kang, W., He, S., Zhu, R., Li, R., Huang, B. (2023). Cross-regional Analysis of the Association Between Human Mobility and COVID-19 Infection in Southeast Asia During the Transition Period of “Living with COIVD-19”. Health & Place, 81, 103000. (IF: 4.931, 38/182, Q1) [pdf]
• [50] Mepparambath, R.M., Nguyen Huynh, H., Oon, J., Song, J., Zhu, R., Feng, L. (2023). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the fundamental urban mobility theories using transit data from Singapore. Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 21, 100883. [pdf]
• [49] Cao, M., Tian, Y., Wu, K., Chen, M., Chen, Y., Hu, X., Sun, Z., Zuo, L., Zhu, R., Xu, Z., Luo, L., Lin, J., Bandrova, T., Konecny, M., Yuan, W., Guo, H., Lin, H., Lü, G. (2023). Future land-use change and its impact on terrestrial ecosystem carbon pool evolution along the Silk Road under SDG scenarios. Science Bulletin, 68(7), 740-749. (IF: 20.577, 5/73, Q1) [pdf]
• [48] Cao, M., Chen, M., Zhang, J., Pradhan, P., Guo, H., Fu, B., Li, Y., Bai, Y., Chang, L., Chen, Y., Sun, Z., Xu, Z., Zhu, R., Meadows, M.E., Lü, G. (2023). Spatio-temporal changes in the causal interactions among Sustainable Development Goals in China. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 10, 450. (IF: 3.5, 19/110, Q1) [pdf]
• [47] Chen, M., Qian, Z., Boers, N., Jakeman, A.J., Kettner, A.J., Brandt, M., Kwan, M.P., Batty, M., Li, W., Zhu, R., Luo, W., Ames, D.P., Zhang, F., Cuddy S.M., Reichstein, M., Ratti, C., Barton M.C., Zhong, T., Liu, J., Sun, Z., Zhang, Z., Zhu, Z., Ma, Z., He, Y., Lü, G. (2023). Iterative integration of deep learning in hybrid Earth surface system modelling. Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 4, 568-581. (IF: 37.214, 2/279, Q1) [pdf]

• 2022 (16)
• [46] Zhu, R., Anselin, L., Batty, M., Kwan, M.P., Chen, M., Luo, W., Cheng, T., Lim, C.K., Santi, P., Cheng, C., Gu, Q.S., Wong, M.S., Zhang, K., Lü, G., Ratti, C. (2022). The effect of different travel modes and travel destinations on COVID-19 transmission in global cities. Science Bulletin, 67, 588-592. (IF: 20.577, 5/73, Q1) [pdf]
• [45] Zhu, R., Kondor, D., Cheng, C., Zhang, X., Santi, P., Wong, M.S., Ratti, C. (2022). Solar photovoltaic generation for charging shared electric scooters. Applied Energy, 313, 118728. (IF: 11.446, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]
• [44] Zhu, R., Cheng, C., Santi, P., Chen, M., Zhang, X., Mazzarello, M., Ratti, C. (2022). Optimization of photovoltaic provision in a three-dimensional city using real-time electricity demand. Applied Energy, 316, 119042. (IF: 11.446, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]
• [43] Zhu, R., Wong, M.S., Kwan, M.P., Min, C., Santi, P., Ratti, C. (2022). An economically feasible optimization of photovoltaic provision using real electricity demand: A case study in New York City. Sustainable Cities and Society, 78, 103614. (IF: 10.696, 2/68, Q1) [pdf]
• [42] Zhu, R., Dong, X., Wong, M.S. (2022). Estimation of the urban heat island effect in a reformed urban district: A scenario-based study in Hong Kong. Sustainability, 14, 4409. (IF: 3.889, 57/127, Q2) [pdf]
• [41] Liao, X., Zhu, R.*, Wong, M.S. (2022). Simplified estimation modeling of land surface solar irradiation: A comparative study in Australia and China. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 52, 102323. (IF: 7.632, 32/119, Q2) [pdf]
• [40] Adeniran, I.A., Zhu, R., Yang, J., Zhu, X., Wong, M.S. (2022). Cross-comparison between Landsat-8 and Himawari-8 satellite derived land surface temperature for image fusion: A case study in Hong Kong. Remote Sensing, 14, 4444. (IF: 5.349, 30/201, Q1) [pdf]
• [39] Cheng, C., Lu, J.-W., Zhu, R., Xiao, Z., Costa, A.M., Thompson, R.G. (2022). An integrated multi-objective model for disaster waste clean-up systems optimization. Transportation Research Part E, 165, 102867. (IF: 10.047, 6/379, Q1) [pdf]
• [38] Yu, X., Wong, M.S., Liu, C.H., Zhu, R. (2022). Synergistic data fusion of satellite observations and in-situ measurements for hourly PM2.5 estimation based on hierarchical geospatial long short-term memory. Atmospheric Environment, 286, 119257. (IF: 5.755, 19/94, Q1) [pdf]
• [37] Qian, Z., Chen, M., Yang, Y., Zhong, T., Zhang, F., Zhu, R., Zhang, K., Zhang, Z., Sun, Z., Ma, P., Lü, G., Ye, Y., Yan, J. (2022). Vectorized dataset of roadside noise barriers in China. Earth System Science Data, 14, 4057–4076. (IF: 11.333, 4/200, Q1) [pdf]
• [36] Qian, Z., Chen, M., Zhong T., Zhang, F., Zhu, R., Zhang, Z., Zhang, K., Sun, Z., Lü, G. (2022). A detail-oriented deep learning network for refined delineation of roof structure lines using satellite imagery. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation, 107, 102680. (IF: 7.672, 5/34, Q1) [pdf]
• [35] Zhang, K., Chen, M., Yang, Y., Zhong, T., Zhu, R., Zhang, F., Qian, Z., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2022). Quantifying the photovoltaic potential of highways in China. Applied Energy, 324, 119600. (IF: 11.446, 9/142, Q1) [pdf]
• [34] Meng, Y., Wong, M.S., Kwan, M.P., Zhu, R. (2022). Association between Global Air Pollution and COVID-19 Mortality: A Study of Forty-Six Cities in the World. Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 112(6), 1777-1793. (IF: 3.982, 19/85, Q1) [pdf]
• [33] Zhang, K., Qian, Z., Chen, M., Yang, Y., Zhong, T., Zhu, R., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2022). Using street view images to identify road noise barriers with ensemble classification model and geospatial analysis. Sustainable Cities and Society, 78, 103598. (IF: 10.696, 2/68, Q1) [pdf]
• [32] Zhang, Z., Qian, Z., Zhong, T., Chen, M., Zhang, K., Yang, Y., Zhu, R., Zhang, F., Zhang, H., Zhou, F., Yu, J., Zhang, B., Lü, G., Yan, J. (2022). Vectorized rooftop area data for 90 cities in China. Scientific Data, 9, 66. (IF: 8.501, 12/73, Q1) [pdf]

• 2021 (13)
• [31] Wong, M.S., Zhu, R.*, Kwok, Y.T., Kwan, M.P., Santi, P., Lee, K.H., Heo, J., Li, H., Ratti, C. (2021). Association between NO2 concentrations and spatial configuration: A study of the impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns in 54 US cities. Environmental Research Letters, 16, 054064. (IF: 6.793, 8/94, Q1) [pdf]
• [30] Cheng, C., Zhu, R.*, Costa, A.M., Thompson, R.G., Huang, Y. (2021). Multi-Period Two-echelon Location Routing Problem for DisasterWaste Clean-up. Transportmetrica A: Transport Science, 1053--1083. (IF: 3.496, 17/38, Q2) [pdf]
• [29] Cheng, C., Zhu, R.*, Thompson, R.G., Zhang, L. (2021). Reliability Analysis for Multiple-stage Solid Waste Management Systems. Waste Management, 120, 650-658. (IF: 7.145, 29/274, Q1) [pdf]
• [28] Cheng, C., Zhu, R.*, Costa, A.M., Thompson, R.G. (2021). Optimisation of Waste Clean-up after Large-Scale Disasters. Waste Management, 119, 1-10. (IF: 7.145, 29/274, Q1) [pdf]
• [27] Chen, X., Yang, J., Zhu, R., Wong, M.S., Ren, C. (2021). Spatiotemporal impact of vehicle heat on urban thermal environment: a case study of Hong Kong. Building and Environment, 205, 118224. (IF: 6.456, 6/136, Q1) [pdf]
• [26] Meng, Y., Wong, M.S., Xing, H., Zhu, R., Qin, K., Kwan, M.P., Lee, K.H., Kwok, C.Y.T., Li, H. (2021). Effects of Urban Functional Fragmentation on Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Variation during the COVID-19 Outbreak in China. Scientific Reports, 11, 11908. (IF: 4.379, 17/73, Q1) [pdf]
• [25] Yang, Z., Hui, K. W., Abbas, S., Zhu, R., Kwok, C. Y. T., Heo, J., Ju, S., Wong, W. S. (2021). A Review of Dynamic Tree Behaviors: Measurement Methods on Tree Sway, Tilt and Root-plate Movement. Forests, 12, 379. (IF: 2.633, 13/67, Q1) [pdf]
• [24] Meng, Y., Wong, M.S., Xing, H., Kwan, M.P., Zhu, R. (2021). Assessing the country-level excess all-cause mortality and the air pollution-human activity impacts during COVID-19 epidemic. Int. J. of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 6883. (IF: 3.390, 41/176, Q1) [pdf]
• [23] Meng, Y., Wong, M.S., Xing, H., Kwan, M.P., Zhu, R. (2021). Yearly and Daily Relationship Assessment between Air Pollution and COVID-19 Incidence: Evidence from 254 Countries and Regions. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10, 401. (IF: 2.899, 76/162, Q2)[pdf]
• [22] Yu, X., Wong, M.S., Kwan, M.P., Nichol, J., Zhu, R., Heo, J., Chan, P.W., Chin, D.C.W., Kwok, C.Y.T., Kan, Z. (2021). COVID-19 infection and mortality: association with PM2.5 concentration and population distribution – an exploratory study. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information, 10, 123. (IF: 2.899, 76/162, Q2) [pdf]
• [21] Zhong, T., Zhang, K., Chen, M., Wang, Y., Zhu, R., Zhang, Z., Zhou, Z., Qian, Z., Lv, G., Yan, J. (2021). Assessment of solar photovoltaic potentials on urban noise barriers using street-view imagery. Renewable Energy, 168, 181–194. (IF: 8.001, 16/114, Q1) [pdf]
• [20] Zhong, T., Zhang, Z., Chen, M., Zhang, K., Zhou, Z., Zhu, R., Wang, Y., Lv, G., Yan, J. (2021). A City-scale Estimation of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic Potential Based on Deep Learning. Applied Energy, 298, 117132. (IF: 9.746, 6/143, Q1) [pdf]
• [19] Yu, Z., Zhu, X., Liu, X., Chen, X., Wei, T., Yuan, H.Y., Xu, Y., Zhu, R., He, H., Wang, H., Wong, M.S., Jia, P., Shi, W.Z., Chen, W. (2021). Reopening International Borders without Quarantine: Contact Tracing Integrated Policy against COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 7494. (IF: 3.390, 41/176, Q1) [pdf]

• 2020 (5)
• [18] Yan, L., Luo, X., Zhu, R., Paolo Santi, P., Wang, D., Ratti, C (2020). Quantifying and analyzing traffic emission reduction by ridesharing: a case study of Shanghai. Transportation Research Part D, 89, 102629. (IF: 4.577, 5/37, Q1) [pdf]
• [17] Zhu, R., Zhang, X., Kondor, D., Santi, P., Ratti, C. (2020). Understanding spatio-temporal heterogeneity of bike-share and scooter-share mobility. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 81, 101483. (IF: 4.655, 6/84, Q1) [pdf]
• [16] Zhu, R., Wong, M. S., You, L., Santi, P., Nichol, J., Ho, H. C., Lu, L., Ratti, C. (2020). The effect of urban morphology on the solar capacity of three-dimensional cities. Renewable Energy, 153, 1111-1126. (IF: 6.274, 19/112, Q1) [pdf]
• [15] Zhu, R., Guilbert, E., Wong, M. S. (2020). Object-oriented tracking of spatial and thematic dynamic behaviors of urban heat islands. Transactions in GIS, 24, 85–103. (IF: 2.119, 40/84, Q2) [pdf]
• [14] Kan, Z., Wong, M. S., Zhu, R. (2020). Understanding space-time patterns of vehicular emission flows in urban areas using geospatial technique. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 79, 101399. (IF: 4.655, 6/84, Q1) [pdf]

• 2019 (5)
• [13] Zhu, R., You, L., Santi, P., Wong, M. S., Ratti, C. (2019). Solar accessibility in developing cities: A case study in Kowloon East, Hong Kong. Sustainable Cities and Society, 51, 101738. (IF: 5.268, 5/63, Q1) [pdf]
• [12] Ho, H. C., Wong, M. S., Abbas, S., Zhu, R. (2019). Development of the Adjusted Wind Chill Equivalent Temperature (AWCET) for cold mortality assessment across a subtropical city: validation and comparison with a spatially-controlled time-stratified approach. BMC Public Health, 19, 1290. (IF: 2.521, 70/193, Q2) [pdf]
• [11] You, L., Tuncer, B., Zhu, R., Xing, H., Yuen, C. (2019). A Synergetic Orchestration of Objects, Data and Services to Enable Smart Cities. IEEE Internet of Things Journal, 6(6), 10496-10507. (IF: 9.936, 3/156, Q1) [pdf]
• [10] Lu, M., An, K., Hsu, S. C., Zhu, R. (2019). Considering user behavior in free-floating bike sharing system design: A data-informed spatial agent-based model. Sustainable Cities and Society, 49, 101567. (IF: 5.268, 5/63, Q1) [pdf]
• [9] Ho, H. C., Abbas, S. Yang, J., Zhu, R., Wong, M. S. (2019). Spatiotemporal prediction of increasing winter perceived temperature for climate change mitigation: A sustainable planning guideline for a sub-tropical city. International Journal of Environment Research and Public Health, 16, 497. (IF: 2.849, 32/171, Q1) [pdf]

• 2018 (2)
• [8] Zhu, R., Guilbert, E., Wong, W. S. (2018). Object-core oriented data modelling for tracking of behaviors of urban heat islands. The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 42(4), 763–770. [pdf]
• [7] Na, J., Yang, X., Dai, W., Li, M., Xiong, L., Zhu, R., Tang, G. (2018). Bidirectional DEM relief shading method for extraction of gully shoulder-line in loess tableland area. Physical Geography, 39(4), 368-386. (IF: 1.435, 149/200, Q3) [pdf]

• 2017 (2)
• [6] Zhu, R., Wong, M. S., Guilbert, E., Chan, P. W. (2017). Understanding heat patterns produced by vehicular flows in urban areas. Scientific Reports, 7, 16309. (IF: 4.543, 17/71, Q1) [pdf] [video link]
• [5] Zhu, R.*, Guilbert, E., Wong, M. S. (2017). Object-oriented tracking of the dynamic behavior of urban heat islands. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 31(2), 405-424. (IF: 3.733, 10/84, Q1) [pdf]

• 2016 (3)
• [4] Zhu, R., Guilbert, E., Wong, M. S. (2016). Tracking the spatial evolution of urban heat islands. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 3(2), 3-8. [pdf]
• [3] Wong, M. S., Zhu, R., Liu, Z., Lu, L., Peng, J., Tang, Z., Lo, C. H., Chan, W. K. (2016). Estimation of Hong Kong's solar energy potential using GIS and remote sensing technologies. Renewable Energy, 99, 325-335. (IF: 6.274, 19/112, Q1) [pdf]
• [2] Li, F., Tang, G., Wang, C., Cui, L., Zhu, R. (2016). Slope Spectrum Variation in a Simulated Loess Watershed. Frontiers of Earth Science, 10(2): 328–339. (IF: 1.62, 134/200, Q3) [pdf]

• 2013 (1)
• [1] Yang, Y., Tang, G., Cao, M., Zhu, R. (2013). An intelligent method to discover transition rules for cellular automata using bee colony optimization. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 27 (10), 1849-1864. (IF: 3.733, 10/84, Q1) [pdf]