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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Chemistry 54 12737 11464 3372 2755 156 9213

Son-Jong Hwang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Son-Jong Hwang between 1990 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Son-Jong Hwang published across 36 years, from 1990 to 2025, averaging 5.2 papers a year. Output peaked at 15 publications in 2014. 21 of the 186 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
5 10 15
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 1990 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 15. Peak 15 publications in 2014. 1990: 1 publication 1991: 1 publication 1992: 0 publications 1993: 2 publications 1994: 3 publications 1995: 1 publication 1996: 1 publication 1997: 1 publication 1998: 1 publication 1999: 4 publications 2000: 0 publications 2001: 2 publications 2002: 4 publications 2003: 1 publication 2004: 3 publications 2005: 4 publications 2006: 7 publications 2007: 10 publications 2008: 13 publications 2009: 10 publications 2010: 14 publications 2011: 5 publications 2012: 10 publications 2013: 7 publications 2014: 15 publications 2015: 10 publications 2016: 5 publications 2017: 1 publication 2018: 4 publications 2019: 5 publications 2020: 1 publication 2021: 5 publications 2022: 4 publications 2023: 10 publications 2024: 12 publications 2025: 9 publications
1990 2025

186 publications in total across all disciplines

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Son-Jong Hwang: publications per year, 1990 to 2025
Year Publications
1990 1
1991 1
1992 0
1993 2
1994 3
1995 1
1996 1
1997 1
1998 1
1999 4
2000 0
2001 2
2002 4
2003 1
2004 3
2005 4
2006 7
2007 10
2008 13
2009 10
2010 14
2011 5
2012 10
2013 7
2014 15
2015 10
2016 5
2017 1
2018 4
2019 5
2020 1
2021 5
2022 4
2023 10
2024 12
2025 9
Total 186
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Son-Jong Hwang 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 Son-Jong Hwang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000 1,250
Bar chart with 63 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 61–80 to 1,295+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,350. Most scientists, 1,350, have 161–180 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 141–160 publications, is where this scientist sits. 61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61–80 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 156 publications — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
61–80 66
81–100 302
101–120 623
121–140 918
141–160 1,218 156
161–180 1,350
181–200 1,344
201–220 1,281
221–240 1,216
241–260 1,100
261–280 979
281–300 939
301–320 764
321–340 643
341–360 628
361–380 522
381–400 459
401–420 397
421–440 327
441–460 270
461–480 265
481–500 252
501–520 201
521–540 185
541–560 148
561–580 148
581–600 132
601–620 114
621–640 104
641–660 91
661–680 92
681–700 73
701–720 57
721–740 54
741–760 67
761–780 45
781–800 46
801–820 39
821–840 32
841–860 36
861–880 29
881–900 26
901–920 24
921–940 14
941–960 23
961–980 28
981–1,000 15
1,001–1,020 29
1,021–1,040 12
1,041–1,060 19
1,061–1,080 12
1,081–1,100 6
1,101–1,120 8
1,121–1,140 12
1,141–1,160 5
1,161–1,180 6
1,181–1,200 14
1,201–1,220 7
1,221–1,240 2
1,241–1,260 6
1,261–1,280 4
1,281–1,294 6
1,295+ 100
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Son-Jong Hwang 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 Son-Jong Hwang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
250 500 750 1,000
Bar chart with 61 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 159+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 1,051. Most scientists, 1,051, have 56–57 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 54–55 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 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
40–41 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 54 D-Index — 31st percentile

31% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

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Number of Chemistry scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 17,934 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 289
42–43 612
44–45 808
46–47 776
48–49 835
50–51 861
52–53 872
54–55 933 54
56–57 1,051
58–59 930
60–61 882
62–63 834
64–65 731
66–67 775
68–69 683
70–71 646
72–73 561
74–75 501
76–77 437
78–79 388
80–81 354
82–83 292
84–85 275
86–87 254
88–89 235
90–91 185
92–93 192
94–95 155
96–97 163
98–99 125
100–101 105
102–103 105
104–105 112
106–107 88
108–109 68
110–111 69
112–113 65
114–115 79
116–117 61
118–119 44
120–121 37
122–123 40
124–125 33
126–127 26
128–129 34
130–131 35
132–133 25
134–135 27
136–137 17
138–139 16
140–141 20
142–143 20
144–145 15
146–147 9
148–149 9
150–151 16
152–153 11
154–155 9
156–157 3
158 3
159+ 98
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Overview

Son-Jong Hwang is affiliated with the California Institute of Technology in the United States and has contributed extensively to the field of materials science. Their research primarily focuses on materials chemistry, with significant work in areas such as electrical and electronic engineering, inorganic chemistry, catalysis, and renewable energy.

The scientist's main topics of study include:

  • Zeolite Catalysis and Synthesis
  • Mesoporous Materials and Catalysis
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
  • Advancements in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Catalysis and Oxidation Reactions
  • Fuel Cells and Related Materials
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion

Son-Jong Hwang's recent publications display a range of interests within materials chemistry and catalysis:

  • "A gut-derived metabolite alters brain activity and anxiety behaviour in mice," 2022, Nature
  • "Self-assembled network polymer electrolyte membranes for application in fuel cells at 250°C," 2024, Nature Energy
  • "Machine learning-assisted crystal engineering of a zeolite," 2023, Nature Communications
  • "Acid Catalysis over Low-Silica Faujasite Zeolites," 2022, Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • "Enhanced Reactivity of Accessible Protons in Sodalite Cages of Faujasite Zeolite," 2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

The scientist frequently publishes in several established venues, including:

  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
  • Journal of the American Chemical Society
  • Value in Health

Son-Jong Hwang collaborates regularly with a group of co-authors, who have contributed multiple times to joint research efforts. These collaborators include Stacey I. Zones, Minsoo Noh, Xinyu Li, He Han, and Peng Lü.

The body of work and focus areas show a consistent emphasis on catalytic processes and energy-related materials, particularly fuel cells and zeolite synthesis. Their research intersects both fundamental science and practical applications within materials science and engineering domains.

Best Publications

  • Magnesium Borohydride: From Hydrogen Storage to Magnesium Battery

    Rana Mohtadi;Masaki Matsui;Timothy S. Arthur;Son-Jong Hwang

  • Metalloenzyme-like catalyzed isomerizations of sugars by Lewis acid zeolites

    Ricardo Bermejo-Deval;Rajeev S. Assary;Eranda Nikolla;Manuel Moliner

  • Multifunctional Heterogeneous Catalysts: SBA‐15‐Containing Primary Amines and Sulfonic Acids

    Ryan K. Zeidan;Son-Jong Hwang;Mark E. Davis

  • NMR Confirmation for Formation of [B12H12]2- Complexes during Hydrogen Desorption from Metal Borohydrides

    Son-Jong Hwang;Robert C. Bowman;Joseph W. Reiter;Job Rijssenbeek

  • Active Sites in Sn-Beta for Glucose Isomerization to Fructose and Epimerization to Mannose

    Ricardo Bermejo-Deval;Marat Orazov;Rajamani Gounder;Son-Jong Hwang

  • Magnesium borohydride as a hydrogen storage material: Properties and dehydrogenation pathway of unsolvated Mg(BH4)2

    Grigorii L. Soloveichik;Yan Gao;Job Rijssenbeek;Matthew Andrus

  • Linear functionalized polyethylene prepared with highly active neutral Ni(II) complexes

    Eric F. Connor;Todd R. Younkin;Jason I. Henderson;Sonjong Hwang

  • Stability and Reversibility of Lithium Borohydrides Doped by Metal Halides and Hydrides

    Ming Au;Arthur R. Jurgensen;William A. Spencer;Donald L. Anton

  • Palladium Catalysts for Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane with Preferential B−H Activation

    Sung-Kwan Kim;Won-Sik Han;Tae-Jin Kim;Tae-Young Kim

  • Role of Li2B12H12 for the Formation and Decomposition of LiBH4

    O. Friedrichs;A. Remhof;S.-J. Hwang;A. Züttel

  • Crystal structure of Li2B12H12: a possible intermediate species in the decomposition of LiBH4.

    Jae-Hyuk Her;Muhammed Yousufuddin;Wei Zhou;Satish S. Jalisatgi

  • Ordered silicon vacancies in the framework structure of the zeolite catalyst SSZ-74

    Christian Baerlocher;Dan Xie;Lynne B. McCusker;Son-Jong Hwang

  • Reversibility and Improved Hydrogen Release of Magnesium Borohydride

    Rebecca J. Newhouse;Vitalie Stavila;Son-Jong Hwang;Leonard E. Klebanoff

  • Acidic Properties of SSZ-33 and SSZ-35 Novel Zeolites : a Complex Infrared and MAS NMR Study

    Barbara Gil;Stacey I. Zones;Son-Jong Hwang;Martina Bejblova

  • Diquaternary ammonium compounds in zeolite synthesis: cyclic and polycyclic N-heterocycles connected by methylene chains.

    Anna Jackowski;Stacey I. Zones;Son-Jong Hwang;Allen W. Burton

  • Structure and vibrational dynamics of isotopically labeled lithium borohydride using neutron diffraction and spectroscopy

    Michael R. Hartman;John J. Rush;Terrence J. Udovic;Robert C. Bowman

  • Boron Sites in Borosilicate Zeolites at Various Stages of Hydration Studied by Solid State NMR Spectroscopy

    Son-Jong Hwang;Cong-Yan Chen;Stacey I. Zones

  • Acidic properties of SSZ-33 and SSZ-35 novel zeolites: a complex I.R. and MAS NMR study

    Barbara Gil;Stacey I. Zones;§ Son-Jong Hwang;and Martina Bejblová

  • Studies on the role of fluoride ion vs reaction concentration in zeolite synthesis

    Stacey I. Zones;Richard J. Darton;Russell Morris;Son-Jong Hwang

  • Synthesis and characterization of a lithium-doped fullerane (Li(x)-C60-H(y)) for reversible hydrogen storage.

    Joseph A. Teprovich;Matthew S. Wellons;Robert Lascola;Son-Jong Hwang

  • Palladium Catalysts for Dehydrogenation of Ammonia Borane with Preferential B—H Activation.

    Sung‐Kwan Kim;Won‐Sik Han;Tae‐Jin Kim;Tae‐Young Kim

Frequent Co-Authors

Stacey I. Zones
Stacey I. Zones Chevron (United States)
Robert C. Bowman
Robert C. Bowman Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Alexander Katz
Alexander Katz University of California, Berkeley
Mark E. Davis
Mark E. Davis California Institute of Technology
Young Whan Cho
Young Whan Cho Korea Institute of Science and Technology
Vitalie Stavila
Vitalie Stavila Sandia National Laboratories
Wei Zhou
Wei Zhou National Institute of Standards and Technology
Bruce C. Gates
Bruce C. Gates University of California, Davis
Etsuo Akiba
Etsuo Akiba Kyushu University

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