Question 1

What is Hongik University known for?

Accepted Answer

In research, Hongik University stands highest in Physical Sciences (#2,785 of 10,670 worldwide), Engineering (#1,827 of 5,901 worldwide) and Social Sciences (#4,443 of 9,585 worldwide), 2022-now. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Human-Computer Interaction, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Human-Computer Interaction is 6.8× its share of world research).

Question 2

How does Hongik University rank in research?

Accepted Answer

Hongik University ranks #4,220 of 22,385 institutions worldwide on research quality in 2022-now (#4,659 all time), and #75 of 343 in South Korea.

Question 3

Who are the top researchers at Hongik University?

Accepted Answer

Ranked on the quality score, Bikash Koli Dey, Heesun Yang and Jong Hwan Sung lead among researchers whose main affiliation is Hongik University.

Question 4

What are the most cited papers from Hongik University?

Accepted Answer

The most cited paper from Hongik University is "Bitcoin: Medium of exchange or speculative assets?" (Dirk G. Baur, KiHoon Hong, Adrian D. Lee, 2017), with 1,412 citations. Next come "Referenceless Prediction of Perceptual Fog Density and Perceptual Image Defogging" (864) and "The determinants of perceived service quality and its relationship with satisfaction" (784).

Question 5

Which research topics does Hongik University publish most on?

Accepted Answer

By volume in 2022-now: Advancements in Battery Materials, Semiconductor materials and devices, Advanced Battery Materials and Technologies and Advanced Memory and Neural Computing.

Question 6

Which keywords describe research at Hongik University?

Accepted Answer

By fractional works in 2022-now, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Deep Learning, Cathode Materials, Energy Storage, Lithium-ion Batteries, Semiconductors, Rechargeable Batteries, Virtual Reality and Field-Effect Transistors.

Question 7

Which fields of science does Hongik University work in?

Accepted Answer

In 2022-now, 70% of research at Hongik University is in Physical Sciences, 20% in Social Sciences. Its largest fields are Engineering (36%), Computer Science (12%), Materials Science (10%). It does 1.8× the world's share of Physical Sciences.

Question 8

Is Hongik University's research output growing?

Accepted Answer

Output in 2022-2025 was 3% lower than in 2018-2021.