Kookmin University professor recognized among World's Top 2% Scientists
Kim Dae-hwan, a professor at Kookmin University’s School of Electrical Engineering, has been included in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. The list recognizes the top 2 percent of researchers in their respective fields based on a comprehensive analysis of research impact, including citation metrics and publication output, drawing on data from…
Kookmin University's Professor Kim Dae-hwan has been honored as one of the world's top 2% scientists, as listed by Stanford University and Elsevier for 2026. This prestigious recognition is based on an extensive evaluation of his research impact, encompassing citation metrics and publication output, using data from Elsevier's Scopus database.
The esteemed professor's work primarily revolves around the physical characterization of semiconductor devices, specifically those constructed from indium gallium zinc oxide - materials integral to next-generation memory and display technologies.
Since October, Professor Kim has published an impressive 484 papers in top-tier international journals and proceedings from major academic conferences. These contributions have earned him a remarkable 7,926 citations according to Scopus data. Reflecting on this achievement, Kim expressed his honor and credited his faculty colleagues, students, research collaborators, and industry partners for their invaluable support.
He further outlined his focus on understanding the fundamental principles of semiconductors in the aforementioned quote.
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