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Wha-Seung Ahn

Wha-Seung Ahn

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Chemistry
Korea
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
78
Citations
22666
World Ranking
3780
National Ranking
52

Wha-Seung Ahn 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 Wha-Seung Ahn sits on this spectrum.

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 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 321 publications — 68th percentile

68% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Wha-Seung Ahn 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 Wha-Seung Ahn 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: 78 D-Index — 79th percentile

79% 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

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

Overview

Wha-Seung Ahn is affiliated with Inha University in South Korea and specializes in research within the fields of chemistry and materials science. Their work focuses extensively on materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and process chemistry and technology, complemented by studies in organic chemistry and electrical and electronic engineering.

The main research topics covered by Wha-Seung Ahn include:

  • Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
  • Covalent Organic Framework Applications
  • Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis
  • Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
  • Chemical Synthesis and Reactions
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Catalytic Processes in Materials Science

Their recent published papers span several prominent scientific journals, indicating a focus on catalysis, adsorption, and metal-organic frameworks. Notable papers include:

  • Sonochemical synthesis of Zr-based porphyrinic MOF-525 and MOF-545: Enhancement in catalytic and adsorption properties (2021, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials)
  • Highly efficient adsorptive removal of sulfamethoxazole from aqueous solutions by porphyrinic MOF-525 and MOF-545 (2020, Chemosphere)
  • One-pot catalytic transformation of olefins into cyclic carbonates over an imidazolium bromide-functionalized Mn(III)-porphyrin metal-organic framework (2020, Applied Catalysis B: Environmental)
  • Aqueous adsorption of bisphenol A over a porphyrinic porous organic polymer (2020, Chemosphere)
  • Porphyrinic zirconium metal-organic frameworks: Synthesis and applications for adsorption/catalysis (2021, Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering)

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Wha-Seung Ahn include:

  • Kwangsun Yu
  • Pillaiyar Puthiaraj
  • Imteaz Ahmed
  • Young-Min Chung
  • Dong-Il Won

Their research is published in a number of recurring venues, evidencing consistent engagement with specialized journals. These venues include:

  • Microporous and Mesoporous Materials
  • Chemosphere
  • Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
  • Fuel Processing Technology
  • Applied Catalysis B: Environmental

Best Publications

  • Adsorptive removal of carbon dioxide using polyethyleneimine-loaded mesoporous silica materials

    Won-Jin Son;Jung-Sik Choi;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • ZIF-8: A comparison of synthesis methods

    Unknown

  • Synthesis of metal-organic frameworks: A mini review

    Unknown

  • Sonochemical synthesis of MOF-5

    Won-Jin Son;Jun Kim;Jaheon Kim;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • CO<sub>2</sub>capture and conversion using Mg-MOF-74 prepared by a sonochemical method

    Unknown

  • CO2 cycloaddition of styrene oxide over MOF catalysts

    Jun Kim;Se-Na Kim;Hoi-Gu Jang;Gon Seo

  • Adsorption/catalytic properties of MIL-125 and NH2-MIL-125

    Unknown

  • Metal-organic framework MOF-5 prepared by microwave heating: Factors to be considered

    Jung-Sik Choi;Won-Jin Son;Jahoen Kim;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Microfluidic approach toward continuous and ultrafast synthesis of metal-organic framework crystals and hetero structures in confined microdroplets.

    Marco Faustini;Jun Kim;Guan-Young Jeong;Jin Yeong Kim

  • Crystal structure and guest uptake of a mesoporous metal-organic framework containing cages of 3.9 and 4.7 nm in diameter.

    Young Kwan Park;Sang Beom Choi;Hyunuk Kim;Kimoon Kim

  • CO2 adsorption and catalytic application of Co-MOF-74 synthesized by microwave heating

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  • Triazine-based covalent organic polymers: design, synthesis and applications in heterogeneous catalysis

    Pillaiyar Puthiaraj;Yu-Ri Lee;Siqian Zhang;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Amine-impregnated silica monolith with a hierarchical pore structure: enhancement of CO2 capture capacity

    Chao Chen;Seung-Tae Yang;Wha-Seung Ahn;Ryong Ryoo

  • Control of catenation in CuTATB-n metal–organic frameworks by sonochemical synthesis and its effect on CO2 adsorption

    Jun Kim;Seung-Tae Yang;Sang Beom Choi;Jaeung Sim

  • Controlled polymerization in mesoporous silica toward the design of organic-inorganic composite nanoporous materials.

    Minkee Choi;Freddy Kleitz;Dinan Liu;Hee Yoon Lee

  • Enhanced electrorheology of conducting polyaniline confined in MCM-41 channels.

    Min S. Cho;Hyoung J. Choi;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Facile synthesis of MOF-177 by a sonochemical method using 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone as a solvent

    Da-Won Jung;Da-Ae Yang;Jun Kim;Jaheon Kim

  • Chromium terephthalate metal–organic framework MIL-101: synthesis, functionalization, and applications for adsorption and catalysis

    Samiran Bhattacharjee;Chao Chen;Chao Chen;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • CO2 adsorption over ion-exchanged zeolite beta with alkali and alkaline earth metal ions

    Seung-Tae Yang;Jun Kim;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • CO2 capture using mesoporous alumina prepared by a sol–gel process

    Chao Chen;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Carbon dioxide capture using amine-impregnated HMS having textural mesoporosity

    Chao Chen;Won-Jin Son;Kwang-Seok You;Ji-Whan Ahn

  • MFI Titanosilicate Nanosheets with Single-Unit-Cell Thickness as an Oxidation Catalyst Using Peroxides

    Kyungsu Na;Changbum Jo;Jaeheon Kim;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • CO2 capture by amine-functionalized nanoporous materials: A review

    Chao Chen;Chao Chen;Jun Kim;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Microporous covalent triazine polymers: efficient Friedel–Crafts synthesis and adsorption/storage of CO2 and CH4

    Pillaiyar Puthiaraj;Sung-Min Cho;Yu-Ri Lee;Wha-Seung Ahn

  • Selective Adsorption of Rare Earth Elements over Functionalized Cr-MIL-101

    Yu-Ri Lee;Kwangsun Yu;Seenu Ravi;Wha-Seung Ahn

Frequent Co-Authors

Hyoung Jin Choi
Hyoung Jin Choi Inha University
Ryong Ryoo
Ryong Ryoo Korea Institute of Energy Technology
Kyung Ho Row
Kyung Ho Row Inha University
Ki-Hyun Kim
Ki-Hyun Kim Hanyang University
Sang Eun Shim
Sang Eun Shim Inha University
Danil W. Boukhvalov
Danil W. Boukhvalov Nanjing Forestry University
Chongmu Lee
Chongmu Lee Inha University
Young-Kyu Han
Young-Kyu Han Dongguk University
Yun Suk Huh
Yun Suk Huh Inha University
Sang Hoon Joo
Sang Hoon Joo Seoul National University

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