Best Researcher Award

Shu-Ting Ko
San Diego State University, United States

Shu-Ting Ko is associated with San Diego State University in the United States and is presented here in connection with the Best Researcher Award at the International PopularScientist Awards. The supplied bibliometric information reports 15 documents, 551 citations and an h-index of 7. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the research record reported in the supplied data, although they do not independently establish the quality, originality or practical significance of individual contributions. [1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic recognition profile for Shu-Ting Ko in the context of the Best Researcher Award associated with the International PopularScientist Awards. The profile summarizes the affiliation, subject area and bibliometric figures provided for the researcher, including 15 documents, 551 citations and an h-index of 7. These figures are descriptive indicators of scholarly output and citation activity rather than comprehensive measures of research quality. The supplied publication list includes articles concerning methacrylate-based hydrogels, clinical treatment procedures, laser-based therapies and up-converting nanocrystals. Because the supplied records name other contributors and do not establish a verified connection to Shu-Ting Ko, they are presented as records requiring author-level validation, not as confirmed publications by the researcher. [1]

Keywords

Shu-Ting Ko; Best Researcher Award; academic recognition; bibliometrics; research productivity; citation analysis; h-index; scholarly publications; Energy and Sustainability; San Diego State University; International PopularScientist Awards; research impact; scientific evaluation; academic research profile.

Introduction

Academic recognition programmes commonly consider publication activity, citation performance, originality, disciplinary relevance and the potential contribution of research to scientific knowledge. Bibliometric measures can help describe patterns of scholarly dissemination, but they require contextual interpretation because citation practices differ across disciplines, publication types and career stages. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile identifies Shu-Ting Ko as affiliated with San Diego State University in the United States. Energy and Sustainability is the designated subject area for this recognition profile. The available information does not provide a verified ORCID identifier, a detailed research biography, a complete list of research interests or a confirmed description of the researcher’s specific contributions to this field.These figures are reported values rather than independently verified, live database results. Bibliometric records can change as publications are indexed, citations accrue and author profiles are corrected. A reliable assessment should confirm the author identifier, publication list, citation counts and date of retrieval. [1]

Research Contributions

Research contributions should be evaluated through verified publications, documented author roles, methodological quality, originality, reproducibility and relevance to the stated research discipline. The supplied publication records cover several scientific topics, but their listed contributors do not establish that Shu-Ting Ko authored these works. They therefore cannot be used as definitive evidence of this researcher’s individual scientific contributions without further verification.These subjects span different areas of biomedical research, materials science and clinical technology. Their relevance to an Energy and Sustainability profile is not established by the supplied metadata alone. Any discussion of their significance for Shu-Ting Ko should follow confirmation of authorship and a documented explanation of the connection to the stated research area.

Publications

The following records were supplied for inclusion in this article. They are reproduced with their reported titles, publication details, identifiers and contributors where available. Their appearance in this list does not constitute confirmation that Shu-Ting Ko is an author. Author attribution should be checked against the original publisher records and the researcher’s verified Scopus profile before these works are incorporated into a definitive personal bibliography.

Research Impact

The supplied profile reports 551 citations across 15 documents and an h-index of 7. If these figures are confirmed against the correct author record, they can provide an initial description of citation activity and publication output. The h-index reflects a combination of publication count and citation distribution; it does not independently measure methodological rigor, societal benefit, research originality or the significance of every publication.[2]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award associated with the International PopularScientist Awards provides a recognition context for evaluating scholarly activity and research contributions. The profile supplied for Shu-Ting Ko contains bibliometric indicators, an institutional affiliation and a designated subject area. These details can form part of an award-review dossier, subject to independent verification.A balanced evaluation should consider multiple dimensions of research performance rather than relying on citation counts alone. Relevant considerations include the following:

Conclusion

This article presents a preliminary academic recognition profile for Shu-Ting Ko, identified in the supplied information as affiliated with San Diego State University in the United States and associated with the Energy and Sustainability subject area. The provided bibliometric summary reports 15 documents, 551 citations and an h-index of 7. These figures should be confirmed against the relevant author record before being relied upon for formal research assessment.

External Links

• Scopus Author Profile 
• Google Scholar Profile
• International PopularScientist Awards 

References

1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Shu-Ting Ko, Author ID 57214882479. Scopus. Author profile and bibliometric figures were provided as input for this article and require verification against the live record.
   https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57214882479
2. Hicks, D., Wouters, P., Waltman, L., de Rijcke, S., & Rafols, I. (2015). Bibliometrics: The Leiden Manifesto for research metrics. Nature, 520, 429–431. https://doi.org/10.1038/520429a
3. Hrib, J., Sirc, J., Lesny, P., Hobzova, R., Duskova-Smrckova, M., Michalek, J., & Smucler, R. (2017). Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine. The complete volume and page details should be confirmed against the publisher record.
   https://doi.org/10.1007/s10856-016-5818-y
4. Bartůněk, V., Rak, J., Pelánková, B., Junková, J., Mezlíková, M., Král, V., Kuchař, M., Engstová, H., Ježek, P., & Šmucler, R. (2016). Large scale preparation of up-converting YF₃:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. The full bibliographic details should be confirmed against the publisher record.
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfluchem.2016.05.015
5. Lippert, J., Šmucler, R., & Vlk, M. (2013). Fractional carbon dioxide laser improves nodular basal cell carcinoma treatment with photodynamic therapy with methyl 5-aminolevulinate. Dermatologic Surgery. The full bibliographic details should be confirmed against the publisher record.
   https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=c5UuPYcAAAAJ&hl=zh-TW