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D-Index
64
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12485
World Ranking
5987
National Ranking
243

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.

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50 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.

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.

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40 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.

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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