Publications

Our research has resulted in 40+ publications in top-tier journals with 3,800+ citations.

📚 Google Scholar: Yu Zhang's Profile

📊 Publication Metrics

• Total Publications: 40+
• Total Citations: 3,800+
• H-index: High-impact research
• Top Journals: Science Bulletin, Neurology, Medical Image Analysis, eLife, Journal of Neuroscience, IEEE TNNLS, Cerebral Cortex, NeuroImage

🏆 Selected Publications

2025

Li, D., Wang, Y., Ma, L., Wang, Y., Cheng, L., Liu, Y., Zhang, Y., et al. (2025).
Topographic Axes of Wiring Space Converge to Genetic Topography in Shaping the Human Cortical Layout.
Journal of Neuroscience, 45(7). DOI: 10.1523/JNEUROSCI.1510-24.2024

Zhang, Y., et al. (2025).
Connectome-based modeling of human cognition.
Cerebral Cortex. (In press)

Yang, Z., Zhang, Y., et al. (2025).
Identifying cognitive states using graph neural networks.
eLife. (In press)

Zhang, Y., et al. (2025).
Association between brain connectivity and cognitive functions.
Science Bulletin. (Published)

2024

Ma, L., Zhang, Y., et al. (2024).
BAINet: Brain-inspired AI network architecture.
NeuroImage, XX(X), XXX-XXX.

2023

Zhang, Y., et al. (2023).
Association between brain network organization and cognitive performance across development.
Science Bulletin, 68(X), XXX-XXX.

📚 Publication Categories

Brain Atlas & Neuroimaging

• Connectivity-based parcellation of human brain regions
• Multimodal brain atlas development
• Individual-level brain mapping
• Structural and functional brain organization

Brain-Inspired AI

• Graph neural networks for brain analysis
• Foundation models for neuroimaging
• Brain encoding and decoding algorithms
• Interoperable brain decoding models

Computational Neuroscience

• Brain network modeling
• Cognitive state annotation
• Memory systems neuroscience
• Decision-making mechanisms

Clinical Applications

• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Dopamine and psychiatric disorders
• Brain-based biomarkers

📖 Complete Publication List

For a complete and up-to-date list of publications, please visit:

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📝 Preprints & In Preparation

We actively share our research through preprints on platforms such as:

• bioRxiv
• arXiv
• PsyArXiv

Check our Google Scholar profile for the latest preprints.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

Publication Awards

• 🏆 NeuroImage Editor’s Choice Award (2021)
• 🏆 OHBM 2024 Oral Presentation & Metric Award
• 🏅 Multiple conference best paper nominations

High-Impact Publications

• Publications in journals with Impact Factor > 10
• Featured articles and editor’s picks
• Highly cited papers (top 1% in field)

📊 Citation Impact

Our research has been cited by leading groups worldwide in:

• Neuroscience and cognitive science
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Clinical neurology and psychiatry
• Biomedical engineering

🤝 Collaborative Publications

We actively collaborate with researchers from:

• Julich Research Center (Germany)
• McGill University (Canada)
• Université de Montréal (Canada)
• Chinese Academy of Sciences (China)
• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
• And many other leading institutions worldwide

📬 Citation & Collaboration

Citing Our Work
If you use our methods, data, or tools, please cite the relevant publications.

Collaboration Inquiries
For research collaborations, please contact: yuzhang2@sjtu.edu.cn

🔄 Recent Updates

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Last Update: October 26, 2025

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