Best Researcher Award
Seung Hwan Yang
Chonnam National University
Seung Hwan Yang is a researcher affiliated with Chonnam National University, South Korea, whose research profile is associated with plant molecular biology. His Scopus-indexed academic record reports 211 documents, 7,643 citations and an h-index of 45. These bibliometric indicators provide quantitative information about his scholarly publication activity and citation performance. His research profile is presented in the context of the Best Researcher Award associated with the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards.
1. Abstract
This academic profile presents the research record of Seung Hwan Yang, affiliated with Chonnam National University in South Korea, with a stated subject specialization in plant molecular biology. According to the supplied Scopus author information, the researcher has accumulated 211 indexed documents and 7,643 citations, with an h-index of 45. These indicators provide an overview of publication productivity and scholarly citation influence. The profile examines the researcher’s academic background through available bibliometric information, research specialization and potential relevance to the Best Researcher Award. The recognition is associated with the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards. [1]
2. Keywords
Best Researcher Award; Seung Hwan Yang; plant molecular biology; Chonnam National University; South Korea; research excellence; Scopus citations; academic publications; bibliometric indicators; scientific research impact.
3. Introduction
Research excellence is commonly evaluated through a combination of scholarly contributions, publication quality, originality, scientific relevance and the influence of published findings. Bibliometric indicators, including citation counts and the h-index, are frequently used to describe aspects of research productivity and academic visibility. However, these indicators are most meaningful when considered alongside subject-specific contributions and the broader context of scholarly work. [2]
Seung Hwan Yang’s research profile is associated with plant molecular biology, a scientific discipline concerned with molecular processes underlying plant growth, development, genetic regulation and responses to environmental conditions. The field contributes to fundamental plant science and supports research relevant to agriculture, biotechnology and environmental sustainability.
4. Research Profile
Seung Hwan Yang is affiliated with Chonnam National University, South Korea. The supplied bibliometric profile identifies plant molecular biology as the relevant subject area and reports an established record of indexed scholarly publications and citations.
The available research indicators are summarized below:
- Academic affiliation: Chonnam National University, South Korea.
- Research specialization: Plant molecular biology.
- Indexed documents: 211.
- Total citations: 7,643.
- h-index: 45.
- Scopus Author ID: 25928946700.
These figures represent the bibliometric information supplied for this profile. Citation counts and author metrics may change as databases are updated and publications receive additional citations.
5. Research Contributions
Plant molecular biology investigates the molecular mechanisms that regulate plant systems and their interactions with the surrounding environment. Research in this area can contribute to understanding genetic expression, cellular processes, plant development, molecular signalling and biological responses to environmental stress.
The subject specialization associated with Seung Hwan Yang’s profile places the research record within this broader scientific discipline. Specific research findings, experimental projects, patents and individual discoveries should be assessed using the corresponding original publications and verified institutional records rather than inferred from bibliometric indicators alone.
Research contributions in plant molecular biology may have relevance to several scientific and applied areas:
- Understanding molecular and genetic mechanisms involved in plant development.
- Investigating plant responses to environmental and biological stress.
- Exploring molecular pathways and regulatory processes in plant systems.
- Supporting fundamental knowledge relevant to plant biotechnology and agricultural research.
- Contributing to the wider scientific literature through peer-reviewed research publications.
6. Publications
The supplied Scopus profile reports 211 indexed documents associated with Seung Hwan Yang. This publication record provides a quantitative indication of scholarly research output across the indexed literature. The complete publication list, individual article titles, publication years, journal details and DOI information can be verified through the researcher’s Scopus author record.
A publication-level assessment should consider the originality, methodological quality, relevance, reproducibility and scholarly reception of individual research outputs. Journal indexing and citation information provide useful supporting evidence but do not independently establish the scientific quality of every publication. [1]
For accurate bibliographic information, readers should consult the researcher’s official author record rather than rely on an incomplete or independently reconstructed publication list.
7. Research Impact
The reported citation count of 7,643 and h-index of 45 provide quantitative measures of the scholarly visibility associated with Seung Hwan Yang’s indexed publications. The h-index indicates that at least 45 publications have each received 45 or more citations, based on the supplied bibliometric record. These indicators can help describe the reach and citation performance of a researcher’s published work.
Research impact, however, extends beyond numerical citation measures. It may also involve the development of scientific knowledge, contributions to research methods, interdisciplinary collaboration, practical applications and the influence of findings on subsequent investigations. Responsible research evaluation therefore benefits from combining quantitative indicators with qualitative assessment. [2]
The reported metrics should be interpreted as a snapshot of the available author information and may differ across bibliographic databases, depending on coverage, author identification and indexing practices.
8. Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognizes academic research profiles demonstrating meaningful scholarly activity and contributions to their respective fields. In assessing a candidate, relevant considerations may include publication productivity, research originality, citation performance, academic collaboration, subject expertise and the broader significance of research findings.
Seung Hwan Yang’s reported research record provides several bibliometric indicators relevant to an academic recognition profile:
- A reported record of 211 Scopus-indexed documents.
- A reported citation count of 7,643.
- An h-index of 45.
- An identified specialization in plant molecular biology.
- An academic affiliation with Chonnam National University, South Korea.
These details provide supporting information for consideration in a research recognition context. Final award eligibility, selection and conferral should be determined by the organizing committee using its official evaluation procedures and independently verified supporting documentation. The bibliometric figures presented here do not, by themselves, establish an award decision.
The recognition is associated with the International Research Excellence And Citation Awards, which provides a platform for highlighting research achievements and scholarly contributions across academic disciplines.
9. Conclusion
Seung Hwan Yang’s academic profile reflects a substantial indexed publication and citation record in the context of plant molecular biology. The supplied bibliometric information reports 211 documents, 7,643 citations and an h-index of 45, alongside an affiliation with Chonnam National University in South Korea. These indicators provide a measurable overview of scholarly publication activity and citation visibility.
The Best Researcher Award profile presents these research indicators within the broader framework of academic excellence and scientific contribution. A comprehensive evaluation of research achievement should consider bibliometric evidence together with the originality, quality, relevance and wider significance of individual research outputs.
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11. References
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- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Seung Hwan Yang, Author ID 25928946700.
Scopus.https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=25928946700
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.050765510
3. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identification and profile record.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0603-2209