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D-Index
77
Citations
20943
World Ranking
4788
National Ranking
38

Ki Won Lee publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ki Won Lee sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 401 publications — 90th percentile

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

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Ki Won Lee D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ki Won Lee sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 317 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 900 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,026 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,150 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,236 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,163 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,131 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,032 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 715 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 72 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 77 D-Index — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

Overview

Ki Won Lee is affiliated with Seoul National University in South Korea and has contributed extensively to the fields of Medicine, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Their work encompasses multiple subfields including Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Plant Science.

The research topics Ki Won Lee focuses on cover a range of areas related to phytochemicals, antioxidants, and biological processes. Key themes in their work include:

  • Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
  • Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Melanin and Skin Pigmentation
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Genomics, Phytochemicals, and Oxidative Stress
  • Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds

Ki Won Lee has published papers in various scientific venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Han-guk choji josaryo hakoeji
  • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Food & Function
  • Food Science and Biotechnology
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Notable recent publications by Ki Won Lee include:

  • The Function of Autophagy as a Regulator of Melanin Homeostasis, 2022, Cells

Frequent co-authors who have collaborated extensively with Ki Won Lee are:

  • Jung Han Yoon Park
  • Hee Seok Yang
  • Chang Hyung Lee
  • Kwang Dong Kim
  • Jong Hun Kim

The scientific contributions of Ki Won Lee reflect an interdisciplinary approach spanning medicine, molecular biology, and agricultural sciences. The integration of studies on skin pigmentation, metabolism, phytochemicals, and probiotics highlights a broad interest in biological regulation and natural compound effects.

Best Publications

  • Vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC) of phenolic phytochemicals

    Dae-Ok Kim;Ki Won Lee;Hyong Joo Lee;Chang Yong Lee

  • Cocoa Has More Phenolic Phytochemicals and a Higher Antioxidant Capacity than Teas and Red Wine

    Ki Won Lee;Young Jun Kim;Hyong Joo Lee;Chang Yong Lee

  • Major Phenolics in Apple and Their Contribution to the Total Antioxidant Capacity

    Ki Won Lee;Young Jun Kim;Dae-Ok Kim;Hyong Joo Lee

  • Molecular targets of phytochemicals for cancer prevention

    Ki Won Lee;Ann M. Bode;Zigang Dong

  • Naturally occurring phytochemicals for the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease

    Jiyoung Kim;Hyong Joo Lee;Ki Won Lee

  • Variation in major antioxidants and total antioxidant activity of yuzu (Citrus junos Sieb ex Tanaka) during maturation and between cultivars

    Kyung Mi Yoo;Ki Won Lee;Jae Bok Park;Hyong Joo Lee

  • Raf and MEK protein kinases are direct molecular targets for the chemopreventive effect of quercetin, a major flavonol in red wine.

    Ki Won Lee;Nam Joo Kang;Nam Joo Kang;Yong-Seok Heo;Evgeny A. Rogozin

  • Caffeic acid, a phenolic phytochemical in coffee, directly inhibits Fyn kinase activity and UVB-induced COX-2 expression

    Nam Joo Kang;Ki Won Lee;Bong Jik Shin;Sung Keun Jung

  • The roles of polyphenols in cancer chemoprevention

    Ki Won Lee;Hyong Joo Lee

  • Vitamin C and cancer chemoprevention: reappraisal.

    Ki Won Lee;Hyong Joo Lee;Young-Joon Surh;Chang Yong Lee

  • Polyphenols as small molecular inhibitors of signaling cascades in carcinogenesis

    Nam Joo Kang;Seung Ho Shin;Seung Ho Shin;Hyong Joo Lee;Ki Won Lee;Ki Won Lee

  • Role of the conjugated linoleic acid in the prevention of cancer.

    Ki Won Lee;Hyong Joo Lee;Hong Yon Cho;Young Jun Kim

  • Myricetin Suppresses UVB-Induced Skin Cancer by Targeting Fyn

    Sung Keun Jung;Ki Won Lee;Sanguine Byun;Nam Joo Kang;Nam Joo Kang

  • Enhancing the oral bioavailability of curcumin using solid lipid nanoparticles.

    Choongjin Ban;Myeongsu Jo;Young Hyun Park;Jae Hwan Kim

  • The review of “green” research in hospitality, 2000-2014: Current trends and future research directions

    Sun-Hwa Kim;Kiwon Lee;Ann Fairhurst

  • The role of perceived corporate social responsibility on providing healthful foods and nutrition information with health-consciousness as a moderator

    Kiwon Lee;Martha Conklin;David Allen Cranage;Seoki Lee

  • Piceatannol, Natural Polyphenolic Stilbene, Inhibits Adipogenesis via Modulation of Mitotic Clonal Expansion and Insulin Receptor-dependent Insulin Signaling in Early Phase of Differentiation *

    Jung Yeon Kwon;Sang Gwon Seo;Yong-Seok Heo;Shuhua Yue

  • Antioxidant activity of black tea vs. green tea.

    Ki Won Lee;Hyong Joo Lee;Chang Yong Lee

  • Luteolin Inhibits Protein Kinase Cε and c-Src Activities and UVB-Induced Skin Cancer

    Sanguine Byun;Ki Won Lee;Sung Keun Jung;Sung Keun Jung;Sung Keun Jung;Eun Jung Lee

  • Kaempferol inhibits UVB-induced COX-2 expression by suppressing Src kinase activity.

    Kyung Mi Lee;Ki Won Lee;Ki Won Lee;Sung Keun Jung;Sung Keun Jung;Eun Jung Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Hyong Joo Lee
Hyong Joo Lee Seoul National University
Zigang Dong
Zigang Dong University of Minnesota
Ann M. Bode
Ann M. Bode University of Minnesota
Jung Han Yoon Park
Jung Han Yoon Park Hallym University
Chang Yong Lee
Chang Yong Lee Cornell University
Jason K. Kim
Jason K. Kim University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Young-Joon Surh
Young-Joon Surh Seoul National University
Kyung-Sun Kang
Kyung-Sun Kang Seoul National University
Yong Sang Song
Yong Sang Song Seoul National University
Kyoung Heon Kim
Kyoung Heon Kim Korea University

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