Department Of Orthopedics | Catholic University of Korea | South Korea
Prof. Dr. Young-Yul Kim is a highly cited researcher in orthopedic spine surgery and regenerative biomaterials, with 2,505 Google Scholar citations across 111 scholarly documents, reflecting a strong h-index of 24 and i10-index of 52. His research integrates clinical spine science with advanced biomaterials, focusing on intervertebral disc degeneration, spinal disorders, biodegradable magnesium alloys, polymer-based and 3D/4D-printed scaffolds, and bone and cartilage regeneration. He has authored influential journal articles, high-impact reviews, and translational studies published in leading international journals, with several works serving as key references in disc biology, autophagy, necroptosis, and scaffold-based tissue engineering. His contributions extend to funded multidisciplinary research projects, innovation-driven R&D, and patented concepts in biodegradable implants and regenerative platforms. Prof. Dr. Young-Yul Kim has received multiple research awards and recognitions, actively contributes as a reviewer and editorial participant for international journals, and plays a significant role in shaping scientific discourse through conference leadership and invited scholarly activities, demonstrating sustained global research impact and innovation leadership.
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