World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
VIEW LIST
Sang Yeol Lee

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
85
Citations
21315
World Ranking
3206
National Ranking
20

Sang Yeol 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 Sang Yeol Lee sits on this spectrum.

47–56 publications: 8 scientists 57–66 publications: 35 scientists 67–76 publications: 106 scientists 77–86 publications: 231 scientists 87–96 publications: 414 scientists 97–106 publications: 546 scientists 107–116 publications: 704 scientists 117–126 publications: 849 scientists 127–136 publications: 980 scientists 137–146 publications: 942 scientists 147–156 publications: 969 scientists 157–166 publications: 950 scientists 167–176 publications: 951 scientists 177–186 publications: 915 scientists 187–196 publications: 787 scientists 197–206 publications: 841 scientists 207–216 publications: 735 scientists 217–226 publications: 709 scientists 227–236 publications: 651 scientists 237–246 publications: 605 scientists 247–256 publications: 510 scientists 257–266 publications: 524 scientists 267–276 publications: 434 scientists 277–286 publications: 418 scientists 287–296 publications: 350 scientists 297–306 publications: 363 scientists 307–316 publications: 315 scientists 317–326 publications: 296 scientists 327–336 publications: 261 scientists 337–346 publications: 240 scientists 347–356 publications: 219 scientists 357–366 publications: 197 scientists 367–376 publications: 154 scientists 377–386 publications: 161 scientists 387–396 publications: 155 scientists 397–406 publications: 145 scientists 407–416 publications: 124 scientists 417–426 publications: 112 scientists 427–436 publications: 132 scientists 437–446 publications: 116 scientists 447–456 publications: 99 scientists 457–466 publications: 81 scientists 467–476 publications: 91 scientists 477–486 publications: 80 scientists 487–496 publications: 80 scientists 497–506 publications: 60 scientists 507–516 publications: 36 scientists 517–526 publications: 46 scientists 527–536 publications: 54 scientists 537–546 publications: 44 scientists 547–556 publications: 43 scientists 557–566 publications: 43 scientists 567–576 publications: 42 scientists 577–586 publications: 25 scientists 587–596 publications: 34 scientists 597–606 publications: 23 scientists 607–616 publications: 33 scientists 617–626 publications: 31 scientists 627–636 publications: 27 scientists 637–646 publications: 25 scientists 647–656 publications: 28 scientists 657–666 publications: 34 scientists 667–676 publications: 18 scientists 677–686 publications: 16 scientists 687–696 publications: 10 scientists 697–706 publications: 12 scientists 707–716 publications: 21 scientists 717–726 publications: 12 scientists 727–736 publications: 12 scientists 737–746 publications: 10 scientists 747–756 publications: 7 scientists 757–766 publications: 13 scientists 767–776 publications: 15 scientists 777–786 publications: 13 scientists 787–796 publications: 9 scientists 797–806 publications: 9 scientists 807–816 publications: 7 scientists 817–826 publications: 4 scientists 827–836 publications: 9 scientists 837–846 publications: 7 scientists 847–856 publications: 3 scientists 857–866 publications: 5 scientists 867–876 publications: 5 scientists 877–886 publications: 11 scientists 887–896 publications: 3 scientists 897–906 publications: 4 scientists 907–916 publications: 7 scientists 917–926 publications: 5 scientists 927–936 publications: 6 scientists 937–946 publications: 6 scientists 947–956 publications: 3 scientists 957–966 publications: 7 scientists 967–976 publications: 2 scientists 977–986 publications: 2 scientists 987–996 publications: 1 scientists 997–1,006 publications: 5 scientists 1,007–1,016 publications: 2 scientists 1,017–1,026 publications: 2 scientists 1,027 publications: 1 scientists 1,028+ publications: 100 scientists
47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 305 publications — 79th percentile

79% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Sang Yeol 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 Sang Yeol 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: 85 D-Index — 84th percentile

84% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Sang Yeol Lee is affiliated with Gyeongsang National University in South Korea and has contributed extensively to the fields of Agricultural and Biological Sciences as well as Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their research primarily focuses on plant science and molecular biology, with notable activity in plant stress responses and tolerance, redox biology, and photosynthetic processes.

The scientist's work spans several subfields, including:

  • Plant Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Insect Science
  • Cell Biology
  • Nutrition and Dietetics

The main topics covered in their research include:

  • Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
  • Plant Molecular Biology Research
  • Redox biology and oxidative stress
  • Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
  • Heat shock proteins research
  • Light effects on plants
  • Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity

Sang Yeol Lee has published multiple papers in a variety of scientific journals. Some of the recent notable publications are:

  • "Redox-dependent structural switch and CBF activation confer freezing tolerance in plants," 2021, Nature Plants
  • "Histone Deacetylase HDA9 With ABI4 Contributes to Abscisic Acid Homeostasis in Drought Stress Response," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • "The GIGANTEA-ENHANCED EM LEVEL Complex Enhances Drought Tolerance via Regulation of Abscisic Acid Synthesis," 2020, PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
  • "PWR/HDA9/ABI4 Complex Epigenetically Regulates ABA Dependent Drought Stress Tolerance in Arabidopsis," 2020, Frontiers in Plant Science
  • "Redox sensor QSOX1 regulates plant immunity by targeting GSNOR to modulate ROS generation," 2021, Molecular Plant

The frequent publication venues for their work include:

  • Frontiers in Plant Science
  • Plant Physiology and Biochemistry
  • Journal of Plant Biology
  • Nature Plants
  • PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Sang Yeol Lee has collaborated regularly with several co-authors, including:

  • Woe-Yeon Kim
  • Ho Byoung Chae
  • Seol Ki Paeng
  • Dae-Jin Yun
  • Seong Dong Wi

Best Publications

  • Two Enzymes in One: Two Yeast Peroxiredoxins Display Oxidative Stress-Dependent Switching from a Peroxidase to a Molecular Chaperone Function

    Ho Hee Jang;Kyun Oh Lee;Yong Hun Chi;Bae Gyo Jung

  • Identification of a Plant Receptor for Extracellular ATP

    Jeongmin Choi;Kiwamu Tanaka;Yangrong Cao;Yue Qi

  • NDP kinase 2 interacts with two oxidative stress-activated MAPKs to regulate cellular redox state and enhances multiple stress tolerance in transgenic plants.

    Haejeong Moon;Boyoung Lee;Giltsu Choi;Dongjin Shin

  • A novel cold‐inducible zinc finger protein from soybean, SCOF‐1, enhances cold tolerance in transgenic plants

    Jong Cheol Kim;Sang Hyoung Lee;Yong Hwa Cheong;Cheol-Min Yoo

  • Pathogen- and NaCl-Induced Expression of the SCaM-4 Promoter Is Mediated in Part by a GT-1 Box That Interacts with a GT-1-Like Transcription Factor

    Hyeong Cheol Park;Man Lyang Kim;Yun Hwan Kang;Joo Mi Jeon

  • Oxidative stress-dependent structural and functional switching of a human 2-Cys peroxiredoxin isotype II that enhances HeLa cell resistance to H2O2-induced cell death.

    Jeong Chan Moon;Young-Sool Hah;Woe Yeon Kim;Bae Gyo Jung

  • Direct Interaction of a Divergent CaM Isoform and the Transcription Factor, MYB2, Enhances Salt Tolerance in Arabidopsis

    Jae Hyuk Yoo;Chan Young Park;Jong Cheol Kim;Won Do Heo

  • BWMK1, a Rice Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase, Locates in the Nucleus and Mediates Pathogenesis-Related Gene Expression by Activation of a Transcription Factor

    Yong Hwa Cheong;Byeong Cheol Moon;Jong Kyong Kim;Cha Young Kim

  • Salicylic acid-mediated innate immunity in Arabidopsis is regulated by SIZ1 SUMO E3 ligase.

    Jiyoung Lee;Jaesung Nam;Hyeong Cheol Park;Hyeong Cheol Park;Gunnam Na

  • Insights into salt tolerance from the genome of Thellungiella salsuginea

    Hua-Jun Wu;Zhonghui Zhang;Jun-Yi Wang;Dong-Ha Oh

  • Release of SOS2 kinase from sequestration with GIGANTEA determines salt tolerance in Arabidopsis

    Woe-Yeon Kim;Zahir Ali;Hee Jin Park;Su Jung Park

  • Loss of Halophytism by Interference with SOS1 Expression

    Dong Ha Oh;Eduardo Leidi;Quan Zhang;Sung Min Hwang

  • UV-Induced Cell Death in Plants

    Ganesh M Nawkar;Punyakishore Maibam;Jung Hoon Park;Vaidurya Pratap Sahi

  • Salt tolerance of Arabidopsis thaliana requires maturation of N-glycosylated proteins in the Golgi apparatus

    Jae Sook Kang;Julia Frank;Chang Ho Kang;Hiroyuki Kajiura

  • Overexpression of Arabidopsis YUCCA6 in Potato Results in High-Auxin Developmental Phenotypes and Enhanced Resistance to Water Deficit

    Jeong Im Kim;Dongwon Baek;Hyeong Cheol Park;Hyun Jin Chun

  • Comparative proteomic analysis of the short-term responses of rice roots and leaves to cadmium.

    Kyunghee Lee;Dong Won Bae;Sun Ho Kim;Hay Ju Han

  • Regulation of miR399f Transcription by AtMYB2 Affects Phosphate Starvation Responses in Arabidopsis

    Dongwon Baek;Min Chul Kim;Hyun Jin Chun;Songhwa Kang

  • Mlo, a Modulator of Plant Defense and Cell Death, Is a Novel Calmodulin-binding Protein ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A RICE Mlo HOMOLOGUE

    Min Chul Kim;Sang Hyoung Lee;Jong Kyong Kim;Hyun Jin Chun

  • Identification of a Novel Divergent Calmodulin Isoform from Soybean Which Has Differential Ability to Activate Calmodulin-dependent Enzymes

    Sang Hyoung Lee;Jong Cheol Kim;Mal Soon Lee;Won Do Heo

  • Corrigendum: Release of SOS2 kinase from sequestration with GIGANTEA determines salt tolerance in Arabidopsis

    Woe-Yeon Kim;Zahir Ali;Hee Jin Park;Su Jung Park

Frequent Co-Authors

Dae-Jin Yun
Dae-Jin Yun Konkuk University
Moo Je Cho
Moo Je Cho Gyeongsang National University
Woo Sik Chung
Woo Sik Chung Gyeongsang National University
Jeong Dong Bahk
Jeong Dong Bahk Gyeongsang National University
Woe-Yeon Kim
Woe-Yeon Kim Gyeongsang National University
Hans J. Bohnert
Hans J. Bohnert University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Min Chul Kim
Min Chul Kim Gyeongsang National University
Ray A. Bressan
Ray A. Bressan Purdue University West Lafayette
Yong Hwa Cheong
Yong Hwa Cheong Sunchon National University
José M. Pardo
José M. Pardo Spanish National Research Council

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Best Scientists Citing Sang Yeol Lee

Dae-Jin Yun

Dae-Jin Yun

Konkuk University

Publications: 77

Jian-Kang Zhu

Jian-Kang Zhu

Southern University of Science and Technology

Publications: 55

Sang-Soo Kwak

Sang-Soo Kwak

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Publications: 44

Ray A. Bressan

Ray A. Bressan

Purdue University West Lafayette

Publications: 39

Sergey Shabala

Sergey Shabala

University of Western Australia

Publications: 36

Karl-Josef Dietz

Karl-Josef Dietz

Bielefeld University

Publications: 34

Hans J. Bohnert

Hans J. Bohnert

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Publications: 31

Nicolas Rouhier

Nicolas Rouhier

University of Lorraine

Publications: 29

Francisco Javier Cejudo

Francisco Javier Cejudo

Spanish National Research Council

Publications: 29

Woo Sik Chung

Woo Sik Chung

Gyeongsang National University

Publications: 28

Hisashi Koiwa

Hisashi Koiwa

Texas A&M University

Publications: 25

Jean-Pierre Jacquot

Jean-Pierre Jacquot

University of Lorraine

Publications: 25

Kyu Young Kang

Kyu Young Kang

Dongguk University

Publications: 23

Woe-Yeon Kim

Woe-Yeon Kim

Gyeongsang National University

Publications: 23

Randeep Rakwal

Randeep Rakwal

University of Tsukuba

Publications: 23

Kazuko Yamaguchi-Shinozaki

Kazuko Yamaguchi-Shinozaki

University of Tokyo

Publications: 21

Trending Scientists

Xuejie Huang

Xuejie Huang

Chinese Academy of Sciences

Paul A. McDermott

Paul A. McDermott

University of Pennsylvania

Adam Rutland

Adam Rutland

University of Exeter

Joscha Kärtner

Joscha Kärtner

University of Münster

Helmut Lammer

Helmut Lammer

Austrian Academy of Sciences

M. A. Bizouard

M. A. Bizouard

University of Paris-Saclay

Britta Siegmund

Britta Siegmund

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Pierre Labadie

Pierre Labadie

University of Bordeaux

Damarys Loew

Damarys Loew

PSL University

Katharina Pahnke

Katharina Pahnke

Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

Manfred Gossen

Manfred Gossen

Charité - University Medicine Berlin

Guo-Wei Wei

Guo-Wei Wei

Michigan State University

Ge Wang

Ge Wang

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Timothy Gallagher

Timothy Gallagher

University of Bristol

Ryoji Noyori

Ryoji Noyori

Nagoya University

Mikhail Golosov

Mikhail Golosov

University of Chicago

Related Biology and Biochemistry Rankings & Guides

2026 Cheapest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings

2026 Cheapest Online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master's Degrees That Pay Well: Tuition, Duration, and Earnings
2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Neurological Nurse Practitioner: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Health Sciences Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Health Sciences Degree Online?
2026 Military-Friendly Online Biochemistry Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Biochemistry Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How to Become a Healthcare Risk Manager: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Healthcare Risk Manager: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Different Types of Regulatory Science & Affairs Degrees and Their Salaries

2026 Different Types of Regulatory Science & Affairs Degrees and Their Salaries
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Nutrition Master's Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Is a Nursing Informatics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact

2026 Is a Nursing Informatics Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact
2026 Utilization Review Nurse Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook

2026 Utilization Review Nurse Careers: Skills, Education, Salary & Job Outlook
2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers

2026 Nutrition Degree Programs for Career Changers
2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook

2026 How to Become a Credentialing Specialist: Education, Salary, and Job Outlook
2026 Are Online Occupational Therapy Degrees Respected by Employers?

2026 Are Online Occupational Therapy Degrees Respected by Employers?
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Sports Science Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Sports Science Degree Online?
2026 Military-Friendly Online Pharmacy Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes

2026 Military-Friendly Online Pharmacy Degree Programs: Benefits, Accreditation, and Career Outcomes
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Nutrition Degree Online?
2026 Radiology Technologist vs. Ultrasound Technologist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Technologist vs. Ultrasound Technologist: Explaining the Difference
2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary

2026 Biotechnology Careers: Guide to Career Paths, Options & Salary
2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained

2026 Highest Level of Ultrasound Technology Degree You Can Achieve: Academic Progression Explained
2026 Is a Medical Billing & Coding Online Degree Worth It?

2026 Is a Medical Billing & Coding Online Degree Worth It?
2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions

2026 Easiest Online Medical Billing & Coding Degree Programs That Pay Well: High-Salary Degrees with Simple Admissions
2026 Radiology Tech vs. Radiation Therapist: Explaining the Difference

2026 Radiology Tech vs. Radiation Therapist: Explaining the Difference

Recently Published Articles

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in New York: Requirements & Certification

2026 Cheapest Way to Get a Teaching Credential in New York: Requirements & Certification
2026 How to Become a Therapist without a Psychology Degree

2026 How to Become a Therapist without a Psychology Degree
2026 Fastest Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs

2026 Fastest Online Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Construction Management Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Construction Management Degree Online?
2026 Best Online Bachelor's in History Degree Programs

2026 Best Online Bachelor's in History Degree Programs
2026 How Fast Can You Get a Geography Degree Online?

2026 How Fast Can You Get a Geography Degree Online?
2026 How Much Does an Artificial Intelligence Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown

2026 How Much Does an Artificial Intelligence Degree Program Cost? Tuition, Fees & Total Expense Breakdown
2026 Self-Paced Online Finance Bachelor's Degree Programs

2026 Self-Paced Online Finance Bachelor's Degree Programs
2026 Shortest Online Sociology Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook

2026 Shortest Online Sociology Degree Master's Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Time to Completion, and Salary Outlook
2026 Best Organizational Leadership Degree Programs in California: Online & Campus

2026 Best Organizational Leadership Degree Programs in California: Online & Campus
2026 Is an Information Technology Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact

2026 Is an Information Technology Master's Degree Worth It? ROI, Salary & Career Impact
2026 Top Tips to Strengthen Your SLP Application (Experience, Essays, Shadowing)

2026 Top Tips to Strengthen Your SLP Application (Experience, Essays, Shadowing)
2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Criminal Justice Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules

2026 What Prerequisites Do You Need for a Criminal Justice Degree? Entry Requirements, Credits & Eligibility Rules
2026 Can a Criminal Justice Degree Lead to Remote Jobs?

2026 Can a Criminal Justice Degree Lead to Remote Jobs?
2026 Best Accelerated Online Journalism Degree Programs

2026 Best Accelerated Online Journalism Degree Programs
2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Technical Communication Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook

2026 Cheapest and Shortest Online Technical Communication Degree Programs That Pay Well: Cost, Duration, and Salary Outlook
2026 What Can You Do With a PMHNP MSN Degree?

2026 What Can You Do With a PMHNP MSN Degree?
2026 How To Become a Public Health Nurse: Salary & Career Paths

2026 How To Become a Public Health Nurse: Salary & Career Paths
2026 Best Online Software Engineering Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers

2026 Best Online Software Engineering Degree Master's Programs for Career Changers
2026 Cost per Credit for Online Marketing Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide

2026 Cost per Credit for Online Marketing Master's Programs: Tuition Comparison Guide
2026 How to Become a Criminal Psychologist in California

2026 How to Become a Criminal Psychologist in California