Stanford University announces global academic analysis based on Scopus data

Professors YOON Dang-hyuk and RYU Jeong-ho rank in the top 2% in Applied Physics for three consecutive years

Professor PARK No-geun ranks in the top 1% in Industrial Engineering & Automation—No. 1 in Gyeongbuk

[September 11, 2025]

<From left, Professors YOON Dang-hyuk, RYU Jeong-ho, and PARK No-geun, School of Materials Science and Engineering, YU>

 Three professors from Yeungnam University’s (YU) School of Materials Science and Engineering—YOON Dang-hyuk, RYU Jeong-ho, and PARK No-geun—have been named among the world’s top 2% researchers, according to the global ranking announced by Stanford University based on Scopus data from Elsevier.

 The list of the world’s top 2% researchers covers 22 major fields and 174 subfields. Eligible scholars must have published at least five papers and rank within the top 2% globally in terms of citations and research influence. Evaluations are based on six key indicators, including both career-long achievements and research performance over the most recent year.

 In this year’s results, based on data updated through August 1, 2024, Professors YOON and RYU were recognized for the third consecutive year in the field of Applied Physics, while Professor PARK was ranked in the top 1% in Industrial Engineering & Automation, marking the highest achievement in the Gyeongbuk region.

 These accomplishments are attributed to close collaboration between faculty and students, sustained dedication to research and education, and systematic support from the university and its Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation. Continuous curriculum innovation, along with demand-driven education spanning from basic sciences to advanced convergent materials, has also played a key role in achieving world-class research outcomes.

YU’s School of Materials Science and Engineering fosters talent across a wide range of future industries, including microstructural analysis of materials, high-performance ceramics, energy conversion materials, metallic materials for hydrogen fuel cells, and biomaterials.In 2025, the school will sign MOUs with the Materials Research Institute at Pennsylvania State University (USA) and Hanoi University of Science and Technology (Vietnam) to expand international research and student exchange. The school is also actively engaged in major national programs such as the BK21 Four Project, the Eco-friendly Metallic Materials Workforce Development Program in partnership with the Korea Iron & Steel Association, and the RISE (Regional Innovation System & Education) Program’s Inter-Ministerial REGO Gyeongbuk Legend 50+ Project for advanced intelligent materials. Through these initiatives, YU continues to strengthen both its global research competitiveness and educational capacity. Backed by such systematic research and industry collaboration, many graduates of the school have advanced to leading companies including POSCO, Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor, LG, SK hynix, and Hyundai Steel. Practical industry-academia programs such as early recruitment tracks and priority hiring systems further support students’ career development and successful employment.