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Young Moo Lee

Young Moo Lee

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Chemistry
Korea
2026
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Materials Science
Korea
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Materials Science

D-Index
126
Citations
50041
World Ranking
402
National Ranking
9

Chemistry

D-Index
126
Citations
50151
World Ranking
393
National Ranking
7

Young Moo Lee 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 Young Moo Lee 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: 597 publications — 93rd percentile

93% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Young Moo Lee 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 Young Moo Lee 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: 126 D-Index — 98th percentile

98% 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

  • 2026 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in Korea Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in Korea Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in Korea Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in Korea Leader Award

Overview

Young Moo Lee is affiliated with Hanyang University in South Korea. Their primary field of study is Engineering, with a focus on several specialized subfields including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Chemistry.

Their research mainly concentrates on topics related to Fuel Cells and Related Materials, Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion, Membrane-based Ion Separation Techniques, Membrane Separation and Gas Transport, Membrane Separation Technologies, Advanced Battery Technologies Research, and Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies.

Young Moo Lee has published extensively in several scientific venues. Frequent publication outlets include:

  • Journal of Membrane Science
  • Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Angewandte Chemie
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Membrane Journal

Several recent papers illustrate the scope and focus of their work. These include:

  • Poly(fluorenyl aryl piperidinium) membranes and ionomers for anion exchange membrane fuel cells, 2021, Nature Communications
  • Anion exchange polyelectrolytes for membranes and ionomers, 2020, Progress in Polymer Science
  • High-performance anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers with a current density of 7.68 A cm−2 and a durability of 1000 hours, 2021, Energy & Environmental Science
  • Poly(Alkyl-Terphenyl Piperidinium) Ionomers and Membranes with an Outstanding Alkaline-Membrane Fuel-Cell Performance of 2.58 W cm−2, 2020, Angewandte Chemie International Edition
  • Branched Poly(Aryl Piperidinium) Membranes for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, 2021, Angewandte Chemie International Edition

In their research collaborations, Young Moo Lee frequently coauthors with:

  • Chuan Hu
  • Won Hee Lee
  • Jong Hyeong Park
  • Nanjun Chen
  • Ho Hyun Wang

Best Publications

  • Polymers with Cavities Tuned for Fast Selective Transport of Small Molecules and Ions

    Ho Bum Park;Chul Ho Jung;Young Moo Lee;Anita J. Hill

  • Hydrocarbon-Based Polymer Electrolyte Membranes: Importance of Morphology on Ion Transport and Membrane Stability.

    Dong Won Shin;Michael D. Guiver;Michael D. Guiver;Young Moo Lee

  • Sulfonated hydrocarbon membranes for medium-temperature and low-humidity proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)

    Chi Hoon Park;Chang Hyun Lee;Michael D. Guiver;Michael D. Guiver;Young Moo Lee

  • Study on gelatin-containing artificial skin: I. Preparation and characteristics of novel gelatin-alginate sponge.

    Young Seon Choi;Sung Ran Hong;Young Moo Lee;Kang Won Song

  • Preparation and characterization of crosslinked PVA/SiO2 hybrid membranes containing sulfonic acid groups for direct methanol fuel cell applications

    Dae Sik Kim;Ho Bum Park;Ji Won Rhim;Young Moo Lee

  • Recent progress in fluoropolymers for membranes

    Zhaoliang Cui;Enrico Drioli;Young Moo Lee

  • Crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) membranes containing sulfonic acid group: proton and methanol transport through membranes

    Ji-Won Rhim;Ho Bum Park;Choong-Sub Lee;Ji-Hyun Jun

  • Understanding the non-solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) effect during the fabrication of microporous PVDF membranes via thermally induced phase separation (TIPS)

    Jun Tae Jung;Jeong F. Kim;Ho Hyun Wang;Emanuele di Nicolo

  • Gas permeation properties of poly(amide-6-b-ethylene oxide)–silica hybrid membranes

    Jae Hoon Kim;Young Moo Lee

  • Collagen scaffolds derived from a marine source and their biocompatibility.

    Eun Song;So Yeon Kim;Taehoon Chun;Hyun Jung Byun

  • Rigid and microporous polymers for gas separation membranes

    Seungju Kim;Young Moo Lee

  • Nanocrack-regulated self-humidifying membranes

    Chi Hoon Park;So Young Lee;Doo Sung Hwang;Dong Won Shin

  • Metal-organic framework membranes fabricated via reactive seeding.

    Yaoxin Hu;Xueliang Dong;Jiangpu Nan;Wanqin Jin

  • Crystalline polymorphism in poly(vinylidenefluoride) membranes

    Zhaoliang Cui;Zhaoliang Cui;Naser Tavajohi Hassankiadeh;Yongbing Zhuang;Enrico Drioli

  • Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol) and epsilon-caprolactone amphiphilic block copolymeric micelle containing indomethacin. II. Micelle formation and drug release behaviours.

    So Yeon Kim;IL Gyun Shin;Young Moo Lee;Chong Su Cho

  • Gas permeation of poly(amide-6-b-ethylene oxide) copolymer

    Jae Hoon Kim;Seong Yong Ha;Young Moo Lee

  • Thermally rearranged (TR) polymer membranes for CO2 separation

    Ho Bum Park;Sang Hoon Han;Chul Ho Jung;Young Moo Lee

  • Poly(fluorenyl aryl piperidinium) membranes and ionomers for anion exchange membrane fuel cells

    Nanjun Chen;Ho Hyun Wang;Sun Pyo Kim;Hae Min Kim

  • Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)/ϵ-caprolactone amphiphilic block copolymeric micelle containing indomethacin.: I. Preparation and characterization

    Il Gyun Shin;So Yeon Kim;Young Moo Lee;Chong Soo Cho

  • Anion exchange polyelectrolytes for membranes and ionomers

    Nanjun Chen;Young Moo Lee

  • Synthesis and characteristics of interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel composed of chitosan and poly(acrylic acid)

    Jin Woo Lee;So Yeon Kim;Seong Soo Kim;Young Moo Lee

  • Preparation and characterization of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)/poly(ε-caprolactone) amphiphilic block copolymeric nanospheres for tumor-specific folate-mediated targeting of anticancer drugs

    Eun Kyoung Park;Sang Bong Lee;Young Moo Lee

Frequent Co-Authors

Ho Bum Park
Ho Bum Park Hanyang University
Michael D. Guiver
Michael D. Guiver Tianjin University
Enrico Drioli
Enrico Drioli National Research Council (CNR)
Seon Jeong Kim
Seon Jeong Kim Hanyang University
Cara M. Doherty
Cara M. Doherty Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Anita J. Hill
Anita J. Hill Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Sang Jin Lee
Sang Jin Lee Wake Forest University
Heungsoo Shin
Heungsoo Shin Hanyang University
Hai Bang Lee
Hai Bang Lee Samsung Medical Center
Nanwen Li
Nanwen Li Chinese Academy of Sciences

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