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Jong Seung Kim

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Chemistry
Korea
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
128
Citations
62743
World Ranking
363
National Ranking
5

Jong Seung Kim publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jong Seung Kim sits on this spectrum.

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61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 533 publications — 90th percentile

90% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Jong Seung Kim D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Jong Seung Kim sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 128 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award

Overview

Jong Seung Kim is affiliated with Korea University in South Korea and has a prominent profile in the fields of engineering, medicine, and materials science. Their research spans a variety of specialized subfields including biomedical engineering, materials chemistry, molecular biology, pulmonary and respiratory medicine, and organic chemistry.

The scientist's recent publications show a focus on advanced cancer therapies, imaging techniques, and nanomaterials. Notable papers include:

  • Multifunctional sonosensitizers in sonodynamic cancer therapy, 2020, Chemical Society Reviews
  • Emerging combination strategies with phototherapy in cancer nanomedicine, 2020, Chemical Society Reviews
  • Fluorescence imaging of pathophysiological microenvironments, 2021, Chemical Society Reviews
  • Versatile Types of Inorganic/Organic NIR-IIa/IIb Fluorophores: From Strategic Design toward Molecular Imaging and Theranostics, 2021, Chemical Reviews
  • Overcoming barriers in photodynamic therapy harnessing nano-formulation strategies, 2021, Chemical Society Reviews

The main research topics covered by Jong Seung Kim include:

  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Luminescence and fluorescent materials
  • Photodynamic therapy research studies
  • Advanced nanomaterials in catalysis
  • Molecular sensors and ion detection
  • Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
  • Photoacoustic and ultrasonic imaging

Jong Seung Kim frequently collaborates with several researchers, with the most frequent coauthors being:

  • Qihang Ding
  • Miae Won
  • Mingle Li
  • Jusung An
  • Ji Hyeon Kim

The scientist's work is also published extensively in several key venues known for chemistry and materials science research. The most common publication venues include:

  • Coordination Chemistry Reviews
  • Chemical Society Reviews
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Advanced Functional Materials

Best Publications

  • Fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for detection of lead, cadmium, and mercury ions

    Ha Na Kim;Wen Xiu Ren;Jong Seung Kim;Juyoung Yoon

  • Fluorescent chemosensors based on spiroring-opening of xanthenes and related derivatives.

    Xiaoqiang Chen;Tuhin Pradhan;Fang Wang;Jong Seung Kim

  • A new trend in rhodamine-based chemosensors: application of spirolactam ring-opening to sensing ions

    Ha Na Kim;Min Hee Lee;Hyun Jung Kim;Jong Seung Kim

  • Small molecule-based ratiometric fluorescence probes for cations, anions, and biomolecules

    Min Hee Lee;Jong Seung Kim;Jonathan L. Sessler

  • Organic molecule-based photothermal agents: an expanding photothermal therapy universe

    Hyo Sung Jung;Hyo Sung Jung;Peter Verwilst;Amit Sharma;Jinwoo Shin

  • Fluoro- and Chromogenic Chemodosimeters for Heavy Metal Ion Detection in Solution and Biospecimens

    Duong Tuan Quang;Jong Seung Kim

  • Calixarene-derived fluorescent probes.

    Jong Seung Kim;Duong Tuan Quang

  • Coumarin-Based Small-Molecule Fluorescent Chemosensors.

    Duxia Cao;Zhiqiang Liu;Peter Verwilst;Seyoung Koo

  • Coumarin-Derived Cu2+-Selective Fluorescence Sensor: Synthesis, Mechanisms, and Applications in Living Cells

    Hyo Sung Jung;Pil Seung Kwon;Jeong Won Lee;Jae I I Kim

  • Multifunctional sonosensitizers in sonodynamic cancer therapy

    Subin Son;Ji Hyeon Kim;Xianwen Wang;Chuangli Zhang

  • Recent progress in luminescent and colorimetric chemosensors for detection of thiols

    Hyo Sung Jung;Xiaoqiang Chen;Xiaoqiang Chen;Jong Seung Kim;Juyoung Yoon

  • Macro-/micro-environment-sensitive chemosensing and biological imaging

    Zhigang Yang;Zhigang Yang;Jianfang Cao;Yanxia He;Yanxia He;Jung Ho Yang

  • Recent progress in fluorescent and colorimetric chemosensors for detection of precious metal ions (silver, gold and platinum ions)

    Jun Feng Zhang;Jun Feng Zhang;Ying Zhou;Juyoung Yoon;Jong Seung Kim

  • Disulfide-cleavage-triggered chemosensors and their biological applications.

    Min Hee Lee;Zhigang Yang;Choon Woo Lim;Yun Hak Lee

  • Electrochemical detection of dopamine in the presence of ascorbic acid using graphene modified electrodes

    Yang Rae Kim;Sungyool Bong;Yeon Joo Kang;Yongtak Yang

  • Emerging combination strategies with phototherapy in cancer nanomedicine

    Zhongjian Xie;Zhongjian Xie;Taojian Fan;Jusung An;Wonseok Choi

  • Emerging two-dimensional monoelemental materials (Xenes) for biomedical applications

    Wei Tao;Na Kong;Xiaoyuan Ji;Yupeng Zhang

  • Fluorescent bioimaging of pH: from design to applications

    Ji Ting Hou;Wen Xiu Ren;Kun Li;Jinho Seo

  • Fluorescent and colorimetric sensors for the detection of humidity or water content

    Hyo Sung Jung;Peter Verwilst;Won Young Kim;Jong Seung Kim

  • Hypoxia-targeted drug delivery

    Amit Sharma;Jonathan F. Arambula;Seyoung Koo;Rajesh Kumar;Rajesh Kumar

  • Rhodamine-based Hg2+-selective chemodosimeter in aqueous solution: fluorescent OFF-ON.

    Jia-Sheng Wu;In-Chul Hwang;Kwang S Kim;Jong Seung Kim

Frequent Co-Authors

Chulhun Kang
Chulhun Kang Washington State University
Jonathan L. Sessler
Jonathan L. Sessler The University of Texas at Austin
Min Hee Lee
Min Hee Lee Sookmyung Women's University
Amit Sharma
Amit Sharma Microsoft (United States)
Richard A. Bartsch
Richard A. Bartsch Texas Tech University
Hasuck Kim
Hasuck Kim Seoul National University
Jin Yong Lee
Jin Yong Lee Sungkyunkwan University
Jong Hwa Jung
Jong Hwa Jung Gyeongsang National University
Juyoung Yoon
Juyoung Yoon Ewha Womans University
Junle Qu
Junle Qu Shenzhen University

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