Top 100 Scientists

Top 100 Scientists in South Korea 2025

Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (873,690 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.

* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Justin Y Jeon
Exercise physiology
cancer
diabetes
obesity
exercise medicine
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
53
147
10,119
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Kihan Kim
Sport Media
eSports
Sport Management
Sport Fandom
Advertising & PR
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
21
33
2,056
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Junghoon Kim
physical activity
sedentary behavior
sarcopenia
metabolic syndrome
health-related quality of life
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
19
24
1,124
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Yushin Kim
Movement Science
Rehabilitation
Sports Science
Digital Healthcare
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
18
27
920

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* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Jae Hyeon Park
Sports AI
Sports Bigdata
Artificial Intelligence in sports
Sports Analytics
Performance Analytics
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
14
21
1,309
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
Hyoung-Kil(Hk) Kang
Quality of Life
Anti-aging
Social Psychological aspects of physical activity
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
11
13
463
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Sung-Un Park
Sport in society
Sport and social issue
Sports behavior
Taekwondo research
Research methods
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
9
8
272
Hyun Suk Lee
Physical education
sport pedagogy
technology
virtual reality
artificial intelligence
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
8
7
436
Suhak Oh
Physical Education
Evaluation
Culture Convergence
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
8
8
355
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 28
Hyunkyun Ahn
Sport in society
Sport and social issue
Sports behavior
Extreme Sports
Qualitative research
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
5
157
Jeongmin Lee
Exercises
adaptive sports
physical activity
chronic diseases
persons with disabilities
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
5
119
Sheng Yen Lee
Sport Management
Sport Consumer Behavior
Sport Facility Management
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
4
193
Min Uk Cho
Physical Ergonomics
Product Design
Biomechanical Simulation
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
4
102
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 34
Jacob M Mcdougle
exercise science
high-intensity functional training
physiology
athletic performance
chronic disease
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
3
102
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 35
Eunhye Jo
Sports Performance Analytics
Sports Science
Kinesmetrics
ICT
Healthcare
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
2
130
Yoon Soo Han
Gymnastics
Dementia and Gymnastics
adaptaed physical education
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
2
82
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 38
Lee Jiyong
Sports Analytics
Artificial Intelligence in Sports
Healthcare
Sports Bigdata
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
0
42
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 43
Sang-Yong Lee
Sports
Sports Analytics
Sports Data Science
Sports Big Data
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
25
Aeryeong Kang
sport management
sport public relations
sport social media
sport events
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
5
Yu Rong Lu
Sports Humanities
Sports Anthropology
Sports History
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
0
17
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 48
Seok-Jin Kim
Motor learning and control
Neuroscience
Adapted Physical Education
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
1
1
138
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Ki Kwang Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
73
517
26,067
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 2
Justin Y Jeon
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
53
147
10,119
Exercise physiology
cancer
diabetes
obesity
exercise medicine
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Mal Soon Shin
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
47
109
6,379
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Yukyoum Kim; 김유겸
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
40
56
5,195
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Hyungil Harry Kwon
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
30
3,604
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 6
Kihan Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
21
33
2,056
Sport Media
eSports
Sport Management
Sport Fandom
Advertising & PR
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 7
Junghoon Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
19
24
1,124
physical activity
sedentary behavior
sarcopenia
metabolic syndrome
health-related quality of life
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Yushin Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
18
27
920
Movement Science
Rehabilitation
Sports Science
Digital Healthcare
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Jisu Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
24
834
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Sang Ki Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
22
1,013

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Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Sewon Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
16
20
2,115
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Hyo Youl Moon
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
22
1,813
Sports
Metabolism
Physiology
Mood disorder
Biochemistry
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Hyun Chul Jung
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
22
1,091
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Kyeongho Byun
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
17
1,804
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 15
Jae-Pil Ha
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
19
941
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Jae Hyeon Park
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
21
1,309
Sports AI
Sports Bigdata
Artificial Intelligence in sports
Sports Analytics
Performance Analytics
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Min Jeong Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
20
711
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 18
Jang Soo Yook
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
15
473
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
Hyoung-Kil(Hk) Kang
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
13
463
Quality of Life
Anti-aging
Social Psychological aspects of physical activity
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 20
Seunghwan Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
684
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Eunkuk Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
453
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Sung-Un Park
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
8
272
Sport in society
Sport and social issue
Sports behavior
Taekwondo research
Research methods
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 23
Seijun, Lim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
211
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 24
노호성
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
374
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 25
Hyun Suk Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
7
436
Physical education
sport pedagogy
technology
virtual reality
artificial intelligence
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 26
Suhak Oh
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
8
355
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 27
Dong Li|李栋
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
6
110
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 28
Hyunkyun Ahn
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
5
157
Sport in society
Sport and social issue
Sports behavior
Extreme Sports
Qualitative research
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 29
Jeongmin Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
5
119
Exercises
adaptive sports
physical activity
chronic diseases
persons with disabilities
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 30
Sheng Yen Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
193
Sport Management
Sport Consumer Behavior
Sport Facility Management
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 31
Hojun Sung
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
5
165
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 32
Han Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
4
126
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 33
Min Uk Cho
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
4
102
Physical Ergonomics
Product Design
Biomechanical Simulation
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 34
Jacob M Mcdougle
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
102
exercise science
high-intensity functional training
physiology
athletic performance
chronic disease
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 35
Eunhye Jo
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
2
130
Sports Performance Analytics
Sports Science
Kinesmetrics
ICT
Healthcare
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 36
Yoon Soo Han
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
2
82
Gymnastics
Dementia and Gymnastics
adaptaed physical education
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 37
박동혁
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
58
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 38
Lee Jiyong
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
0
42
Sports Analytics
Artificial Intelligence in Sports
Healthcare
Sports Bigdata
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 39
Ju-Sung Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
2
82
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 40
Jeong Bae Ko|J.B. Ko
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
1
38
physical ergonomics
human motion
gerontechnology
data science.
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 41
Hong Shik Park
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
12
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 42
Seungb Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
0
17
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 43
Sang-Yong Lee
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
25
Sports
Sports Analytics
Sports Data Science
Sports Big Data
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 44
진한근
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
19
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 45
김미솔
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
10
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 46
Aeryeong Kang
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
5
sport management
sport public relations
sport social media
sport events
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 47
Yu Rong Lu
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
17
Sports Humanities
Sports Anthropology
Sports History
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 48
Seok-Jin Kim
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
138
Motor learning and control
Neuroscience
Adapted Physical Education
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 49
Jun Yong Park
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
15
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 50
Danar Mohammed Mawloud
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
0
6