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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 64 5987 5793 243 240 288 12485

Dong Keun Han publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Dong Keun Han between 1989 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Dong Keun Han published across 37 years, from 1989 to 2025, averaging 9.5 papers a year. Output peaked at 20 publications in 2011. 13 of the 351 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15 20
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1989 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 20. Peak 20 publications in 2011. 1989: 2 publications 1990: 3 publications 1991: 2 publications 1992: 5 publications 1993: 6 publications 1994: 4 publications 1995: 5 publications 1996: 4 publications 1997: 3 publications 1998: 8 publications 1999: 6 publications 2000: 11 publications 2001: 5 publications 2002: 7 publications 2003: 10 publications 2004: 4 publications 2005: 3 publications 2006: 12 publications 2007: 16 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 19 publications 2010: 17 publications 2011: 20 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 8 publications 2014: 16 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 14 publications 2017: 11 publications 2018: 11 publications 2019: 11 publications 2020: 12 publications 2021: 18 publications 2022: 15 publications 2023: 18 publications 2024: 10 publications 2025: 3 publications
1989 2025

351 publications in total across all disciplines

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Dong Keun Han: publications per year, 1989 to 2025
Year Publications
1989 2
1990 3
1991 2
1992 5
1993 6
1994 4
1995 5
1996 4
1997 3
1998 8
1999 6
2000 11
2001 5
2002 7
2003 10
2004 4
2005 3
2006 12
2007 16
2008 12
2009 19
2010 17
2011 20
2012 10
2013 8
2014 16
2015 10
2016 14
2017 11
2018 11
2019 11
2020 12
2021 18
2022 15
2023 18
2024 10
2025 3
Total 351
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Dong Keun Han publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dong Keun Han sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 270–289 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 288 publications — 57th percentile

57% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665 288
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Dong Keun Han D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Dong Keun Han sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 64–65 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 64 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533 64
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

  • 2016 - Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering

Overview

Dong Keun Han is affiliated with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea. Their research spans multiple fields with a strong emphasis on Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Engineering.

The scientist's main subfields of study include Biomedical Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biomaterials, Surgery, and Cancer Research. Their work also covers key topics such as extracellular vesicles in disease, bone tissue engineering materials, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, graphene and nanomaterials applications, electrospun nanofibers in biomedical applications, microRNA in disease regulation, and biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties.

Notable recent publications by Dong Keun Han are:

  • Advanced hybrid nanomaterials for biomedical applications, 2020, Progress in Materials Science
  • Poly(glutamic acid): Production, composites, and medical applications of the next-generation biopolymer, 2020, Progress in Polymer Science
  • Defined MSC exosome with high yield and purity to improve regenerative activity, 2021, Journal of Tissue Engineering
  • Advanced PLGA hybrid scaffold with a bioactive PDRN/BMP2 nanocomplex for angiogenesis and bone regeneration using human fetal MSCs, 2021, Science Advances
  • Attenuation of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Induced Inflammation by Umbilical Cord-Mesenchymal Stem Cell Derived Exosome-Mimetic Nanovesicles in Endothelial Cells, 2020, Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Dong Keun Han include:

  • Da-Seul Kim
  • Chun Gwon Park
  • Seung-Woon Baek
  • Jun-Kyu Lee
  • Wooram Park

Common publication venues for their work are:

  • Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Small
  • Journal of Tissue Engineering
  • Materials Today Bio

In 2016, Dong Keun Han was awarded the title of Fellow of Biomaterials Science and Engineering.

Best Publications

  • Bacterial adhesion on PEG modified polyurethane surfaces

    Ki Dong Park;Young Soo Kim;Dong Keun Han;Young Ha Kim

  • Hydrophilic electrospun polyurethane nanofiber matrices for hMSC culture in a microfluidic cell chip

    Kwang Ho Lee;Gu Han Kwon;Su Jung Shin;Ju-Yeoul Baek

  • Biopolymer-based functional composites for medical applications

    Sung-Bin Park;Eugene Lih;Kwang-Sook Park;Yoon Ki Joung;Yoon Ki Joung

  • Mussel-mimetic protein-based adhesive hydrogel.

    Bum Jin Kim;Dongyeop X. Oh;Sangsik Kim;Jeong Hyun Seo

  • Advanced hybrid nanomaterials for biomedical applications

    Wooram Park;Heejun Shin;Bogyu Choi;Won-Kyu Rhim

  • Synthesis of polymer network scaffolds from L-lactide and poly(ethylene glycol) and their interaction with cells

    Dong Keun Han;Jeffrey A. Hubbell

  • Poly(norepinephrine): Ultrasmooth Material-Independent Surface Chemistry and Nanodepot for Nitric Oxide

    Seonki Hong;Jihoon Kim;Yun Suk Na;Junghong Park

  • Surface modification of biodegradable electrospun nanofiber scaffolds and their interaction with fibroblasts.

    Kwideok Park;Young Min Ju;Jun Sik Son;Kwang-Duk Ahn

  • Fabrication of covered porous PLGA microspheres using hydrogen peroxide for controlled drug delivery and regenerative medicine.

    Soon Eon Bae;Jun Sik Son;Jun Sik Son;Kwideok Park;Dong Keun Han

  • New opportunities for nanoparticles in cancer immunotherapy

    Wooram Park;Young-Jae Heo;Dong Keun Han

  • Polymers for cell/tissue anti-adhesion

    Eugene Lih;Se Heang Oh;Yoon Ki Joung;Yoon Ki Joung;Jin Ho Lee

  • Lactide-based poly(ethylene glycol) polymer networks for scaffolds in tissue engineering.

    Dong Keun Han;Jeffrey A. Hubbell

  • Evaluation of blood compatibility of PEO grafted and heparin immobilized polyurethanes.

    Dong Keun Han;Seo Young Jeong;Young Ha Kim

  • Preparation and surface characterization of PEO-grafted and heparin-immobilized polyurethanes.

    Dong Keun Han;Ki Dong Park;Kwang-Duk Ahn;Seo Young Jeong

  • Plasma protein adsorption to sulfonated poly(ethylene oxide)-grafted polyurethane surface.

    Dong Keun Han;Ki Dong Park;Gyu Ha Ryu;Un Young Kim

  • Fabrication of core-shell microcapsules using PLGA and alginate for dual growth factor delivery system.

    Dong Hoon Choi;Chul Ho Park;Ik Hwan Kim;Heung Jae Chun

  • Hemocompatibility of surface-modified, silicon-incorporated, diamond-like carbon films.

    R.K. Roy;H.W. Choi;J.W. Yi;M.-W. Moon

  • Synthesis, characterization and protein adsorption behaviors of PLGA/PEG di-block co-polymer blend films.

    Ji Hoon Jeong;Dong Woo Lim;Dong Keun Han;Tae Gwan Park

  • Negative cilia concept for thromboresistance: Synergistic effect of PEO and sulfonate groups grafted onto polyurethanes

    Dong Keun Han;Seo Young Jeong;Young Ha Kim;Byoung Goo Min

  • Enhanced blood compatibility of polymers grafted by sulfonated PEO via a negative cilia concept

    Young Ha Kim;Dong Keun Han;Ki Dong Park;Soo Hyun Kim

  • Micellization and Gelation of Aqueous Solutions of Star-Shaped PLLA-PEO Block Copolymers

    Sang Yeob Park;Bo Ryeong Han;Kwang Myoung Na;Dong Keun Han

Frequent Co-Authors

Young Ha Kim
Young Ha Kim Seoul National University
Ki Dong Park
Ki Dong Park Ajou University
Seo Young Jeong
Seo Young Jeong Kyung Hee University
Jeffrey A. Hubbell
Jeffrey A. Hubbell New York University
Jong-Man Kim
Jong-Man Kim Korea University
Kwang-Ryeol Lee
Kwang-Ryeol Lee Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Myoung-Woon Moon
Myoung-Woon Moon Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Moon Suk Kim
Moon Suk Kim Ajou University
Byeongmoon Jeong
Byeongmoon Jeong Ewha Womans University

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