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2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
98
Citations
28170
World Ranking
1177
National Ranking
42

Chemistry

D-Index
99
Citations
29306
World Ranking
1364
National Ranking
10

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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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