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2026

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Discipline name D-Index World Ranking Current World Ranking National Ranking Current National Ranking Publications Citations
Materials Science 98 1177 1127 42 42 352 28170
Chemistry 99 1364 1214 10 10 372 29306

Yi Yan Yang publications per year

The chart shows the history of publications by Yi Yan Yang between 2000 and 2025, highlighting the no. of papers published in each year and offering an overview of the publication velocity of this scholar. Yi Yan Yang published across 26 years, from 2000 to 2025, averaging 19.1 papers a year. Output peaked at 41 publications in 2025. 68 of the 497 publications appeared in the last two years.

No. of publications
10 20 30 40
Bar chart. Horizontal axis: year, 2000 to 2025. Vertical axis: number of publications, 0 to 41. Peak 41 publications in 2025. 2000: 2 publications 2001: 11 publications 2002: 5 publications 2003: 8 publications 2004: 7 publications 2005: 13 publications 2006: 10 publications 2007: 12 publications 2008: 12 publications 2009: 16 publications 2010: 23 publications 2011: 17 publications 2012: 19 publications 2013: 34 publications 2014: 27 publications 2015: 34 publications 2016: 24 publications 2017: 23 publications 2018: 23 publications 2019: 18 publications 2020: 25 publications 2021: 20 publications 2022: 22 publications 2023: 24 publications 2024: 27 publications 2025: 41 publications
2000 2025

497 publications in total across all disciplines

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Yi Yan Yang: publications per year, 2000 to 2025
Year Publications
2000 2
2001 11
2002 5
2003 8
2004 7
2005 13
2006 10
2007 12
2008 12
2009 16
2010 23
2011 17
2012 19
2013 34
2014 27
2015 34
2016 24
2017 23
2018 23
2019 18
2020 25
2021 20
2022 22
2023 24
2024 27
2025 41
Total 497
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Yi Yan Yang publication distribution in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Materials Science in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yi Yan Yang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600 800
Bar chart with 57 bars. Horizontal axis: publications, 50–69 to 1,163+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 891. Most scientists, 891, have 190–209 publications. The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more. The highlighted bar, 350–369 publications, is where this scientist sits. 50–69 publications: 28 scientists 70–89 publications: 152 scientists 90–109 publications: 356 scientists 110–129 publications: 487 scientists 130–149 publications: 723 scientists 150–169 publications: 835 scientists 170–189 publications: 850 scientists 190–209 publications: 891 scientists 210–229 publications: 862 scientists 230–249 publications: 766 scientists 250–269 publications: 726 scientists 270–289 publications: 665 scientists 290–309 publications: 593 scientists 310–329 publications: 537 scientists 330–349 publications: 477 scientists 350–369 publications: 440 scientists 370–389 publications: 356 scientists 390–409 publications: 321 scientists 410–429 publications: 256 scientists 430–449 publications: 246 scientists 450–469 publications: 216 scientists 470–489 publications: 212 scientists 490–509 publications: 174 scientists 510–529 publications: 194 scientists 530–549 publications: 162 scientists 550–569 publications: 131 scientists 570–589 publications: 111 scientists 590–609 publications: 103 scientists 610–629 publications: 99 scientists 630–649 publications: 77 scientists 650–669 publications: 92 scientists 670–689 publications: 56 scientists 690–709 publications: 53 scientists 710–729 publications: 53 scientists 730–749 publications: 38 scientists 750–769 publications: 52 scientists 770–789 publications: 43 scientists 790–809 publications: 38 scientists 810–829 publications: 34 scientists 830–849 publications: 25 scientists 850–869 publications: 18 scientists 870–889 publications: 20 scientists 890–909 publications: 24 scientists 910–929 publications: 27 scientists 930–949 publications: 20 scientists 950–969 publications: 17 scientists 970–989 publications: 10 scientists 990–1,009 publications: 16 scientists 1,010–1,029 publications: 13 scientists 1,030–1,049 publications: 12 scientists 1,050–1,069 publications: 9 scientists 1,070–1,089 publications: 8 scientists 1,090–1,109 publications: 7 scientists 1,110–1,129 publications: 9 scientists 1,130–1,149 publications: 2 scientists 1,150–1,162 publications: 5 scientists 1,163+ publications: 100 scientists
50–69 publications 1,163+

This scientist: 352 publications — 70th percentile

70% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,163 publications or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by publication count, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
Publications Scientists This scientist
50–69 28
70–89 152
90–109 356
110–129 487
130–149 723
150–169 835
170–189 850
190–209 891
210–229 862
230–249 766
250–269 726
270–289 665
290–309 593
310–329 537
330–349 477
350–369 440 352
370–389 356
390–409 321
410–429 256
430–449 246
450–469 216
470–489 212
490–509 174
510–529 194
530–549 162
550–569 131
570–589 111
590–609 103
610–629 99
630–649 77
650–669 92
670–689 56
690–709 53
710–729 53
730–749 38
750–769 52
770–789 43
790–809 38
810–829 34
830–849 25
850–869 18
870–889 20
890–909 24
910–929 27
930–949 20
950–969 17
970–989 10
990–1,009 16
1,010–1,029 13
1,030–1,049 12
1,050–1,069 9
1,070–1,089 8
1,090–1,109 7
1,110–1,129 9
1,130–1,149 2
1,150–1,162 5
1,163+ 100
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Yi Yan Yang D-index placement in Materials Science in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Materials Science scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Yi Yan Yang sits on this spectrum.

No. of scientists
200 400 600
Bar chart with 64 bars. Horizontal axis: D-Index, 40–41 to 165+. Vertical axis: number of scientists, 0 to 667. Most scientists, 667, have 52–53 D-Index. The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more. The highlighted bar, 98–99 D-Index, is where this scientist sits. 40–41 D-Index: 211 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 450 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 612 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 612 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 598 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 657 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 667 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 621 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 597 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 610 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 587 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 606 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 533 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 490 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 469 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 378 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 421 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 359 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 323 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 299 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 230 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 210 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 195 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 203 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 175 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 175 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 142 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 121 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 117 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 107 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 88 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 85 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 68 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 62 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 57 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 45 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 49 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 50 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 34 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 38 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 29 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 28 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 24 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 33 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 28 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 21 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 20 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 23 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 17 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 12 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 17 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 21 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 13 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 11 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 13 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 4 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 4 scientists 164 D-Index: 3 scientists 165+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40–41 D-Index 165+

This scientist: 98 D-Index — 91st percentile

91% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 165 D-Index or more.

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Number of Materials Science scientists by D-index, Research.com 2026 ranking edition. Based on 12,847 ranked scientists.
D-Index Scientists This scientist
40–41 211
42–43 450
44–45 612
46–47 612
48–49 598
50–51 657
52–53 667
54–55 621
56–57 597
58–59 610
60–61 587
62–63 606
64–65 533
66–67 490
68–69 469
70–71 378
72–73 421
74–75 359
76–77 323
78–79 299
80–81 230
82–83 210
84–85 195
86–87 203
88–89 175
90–91 175
92–93 142
94–95 121
96–97 117
98–99 107 98
100–101 88
102–103 85
104–105 68
106–107 62
108–109 57
110–111 45
112–113 49
114–115 50
116–117 34
118–119 38
120–121 37
122–123 29
124–125 28
126–127 24
128–129 33
130–131 28
132–133 21
134–135 20
136–137 23
138–139 17
140–141 12
142–143 17
144–145 21
146–147 13
148–149 11
150–151 14
152–153 13
154–155 9
156–157 10
158–159 7
160–161 4
162–163 4
164 3
165+ 98
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Research.com Recognitions

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

Overview

Yi Yan Yang is affiliated with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research in Singapore. Their research spans across multiple disciplines, with significant contributions in Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. Their work also extends into subfields including Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Infectious Diseases.

Their recent research outputs cover a diverse range of topics, reflecting expertise in both fundamental and applied science. Key topics addressed in their publications include:

  • Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
  • RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
  • Antimicrobial agents and applications
  • Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
  • Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
  • Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
  • Epoxy Resin Curing Processes

Among their recent papers are the following:

  • "3D printing of gelatin methacrylate-based nerve guidance conduits with multiple channels," 2020, published in Materials & Design
  • "Synthetic macromolecules as therapeutics that overcome resistance in cancer and microbial infection," 2020, published in Biomaterials
  • "Bacterial Outer Membrane-Coated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Targeted Delivery of Antibiotic Rifampicin against Gram-Negative Bacterial Infection In Vivo," 2021, published in Advanced Functional Materials
  • "Synthetic peptide hydrogels as 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering," 2020, published in Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
  • "Unveiling The Mechanism of The Dendrite Nucleation and Growth in Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries," 2023, published in Advanced Energy Materials

Yi Yan Yang's frequent co-authors include:

  • Peiyan Yuan
  • James L. Hedrick
  • Chuan Yang
  • Jeremy P. K. Tan
  • Xin Ding

Their research is often published in leading journals, frequently appearing in venues such as:

  • Advanced Healthcare Materials
  • Advanced Science
  • Advanced Functional Materials
  • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Nanomedicine Nanotechnology Biology and Medicine

Best Publications

  • MORPHOLOGY, DRUG DISTRIBUTION, AND IN VITRO RELEASE PROFILES OF BIODEGRADABLE POLYMERIC MICROSPHERES CONTAINING PROTEIN FABRICATED BY DOUBLE-EMULSION SOLVENT EXTRACTION/EVAPORATION METHOD

    Yi-Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Ngee Ping Ng

  • Self-assembled cationic peptide nanoparticles as an efficient antimicrobial agent.

    Lihong Liu;Kaijin Xu;Huaying Wang;P. K. Jeremy Tan

  • Co-delivery of drugs and DNA from cationic core-shell nanoparticles self-assembled from a biodegradable copolymer.

    Yong Wang;Shujun Gao;Wen-Hui Ye;Ho Sup Yoon

  • Biodegradable nanostructures with selective lysis of microbial membranes

    Fredrik Nederberg;Ying Zhang;Jeremy P. K. Tan;Kaijin Xu

  • The effects of polymeric nanostructure shape on drug delivery.

    Shrinivas Venkataraman;James L. Hedrick;Zhan Yuin Ong;Chuan Yang

  • Injectable biodegradable hydrogels composed of hyaluronic acid-tyramine conjugates for drug delivery and tissue engineering

    Motoichi Kurisawa;Joo Eun Chung;Yi Yan Yang;Shu Jun Gao

  • Preparation and characterization of fast response macroporous poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) hydrogels

    Xian Zheng Zhang;Yi Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Kui Xiang Ma

  • Synthesis and characterization of chitosan-g-poly(ethylene glycol)-folate as a non-viral carrier for tumor-targeted gene delivery.

    Pui Yik Peggy Chan;Motoichi Kurisawa;Joo Eun Chung;Yi Yan Yang

  • pH-Triggered Thermally Responsive Polymer Core–Shell Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

    Kumaresh S. Soppimath;Darren Cherng-Wen Tan;Yi-Yan Yang

  • Effect of preparation temperature on the characteristics and release profiles of PLGA microspheres containing protein fabricated by double-emulsion solvent extraction/evaporation method.

    Yi-Yan Yang;Hui-Hui Chia;Tai-Shung Chung

  • Effect of preparation conditions on morphology and release profiles of biodegradable polymeric microspheres containing protein fabricated by double-emulsion method

    Yi-Yan Yang;Tai-Shung Chung;Xin-Lai Bai;Woon-Khiong Chan

  • Emerging trends in macromolecular antimicrobials to fight multi-drug-resistant infections

    Amanda C. Engler;Nikken Wiradharma;Zhan Yuin Ong;Daniel J. Coady

  • Incorporation and in vitro release of doxorubicin in thermally sensitive micelles made from poly(N-isopropylacrylamide-co-N,N-dimethylacrylamide)-b-poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with varying compositions.

    S Q Liu;Y W Tong;Yi-Yan Yang

  • Mixed micelles self-assembled from block copolymers for drug delivery

    Amalina Bte Ebrahim Attia;Zhan Yuin Ong;James L. Hedrick;Phin Peng Lee

  • Antibacterial and antifouling catheter coatings using surface grafted PEG-b-cationic polycarbonate diblock copolymers.

    Xin Ding;Chuan Yang;Tze Peng Lim;Tze Peng Lim;Li Yang Hsu

  • Accelerating Antimicrobial Discovery with Controllable Deep Generative Models and Molecular Dynamics.

    Payel Das;Tom Sercu;Kahini Wadhawan;Inkit Padhi

  • Strategies employed in the design and optimization of synthetic antimicrobial peptide amphiphiles with enhanced therapeutic potentials

    Zhan Yuin Ong;Nikken Wiradharma;Yi Yan Yang

  • A macromolecular approach to eradicate multidrug resistant bacterial infections while mitigating drug resistance onset

    Willy Chin;Guansheng Zhong;Qinqin Pu;Chuan Yang

  • Accelerated antimicrobial discovery via deep generative models and molecular dynamics simulations.

    Payel Das;Payel Das;Tom Sercu;Tom Sercu;Kahini Wadhawan;Inkit Padhi

  • Antimicrobial hydrogels: a new weapon in the arsenal against multidrug-resistant infections.

    Victor W.L. Ng;Julian M.W. Chan;Haritz Sardon;Haritz Sardon;Robert J. Ono

  • Biologically active core/shell nanoparticles self-assembled from cholesterol-terminated PEG-TAT for drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.

    Lihong Liu;Kun Guo;Jia Lu;Subbu S. Venkatraman

  • Antimicrobial and antifouling hydrogels formed in situ from polycarbonate and poly(ethylene glycol) via Michael addition.

    Shao Qiong Liu;Chuan Yang;Yuan Huang;Xin Ding

Frequent Co-Authors

James L. Hedrick
James L. Hedrick IBM (United States)
Haritz Sardon
Haritz Sardon University of the Basque Country
Tai-Shung Chung
Tai-Shung Chung National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Shabbir Moochhala
Shabbir Moochhala National University of Singapore
Yen Wah Tong
Yen Wah Tong National University of Singapore
Alshakim Nelson
Alshakim Nelson University of Washington
David Mecerreyes
David Mecerreyes University of the Basque Country
Jackie Y. Ying
Jackie Y. Ying King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Lanjuan Li
Lanjuan Li Zhejiang University
Jorge Heller
Jorge Heller SRI International

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