Dr. Yuh-Shan Ho is a globally recognized leader in bibliometrics and science studies at Asia University in Taiwan. He currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology while also directing the Trend Research Centre at Asia University. After completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical studies between 1993 and 1995, Dr. Ho established himself as a rigorous researcher with expertise spanning multiple scientific disciplines. His academic journey reflects a unique interdisciplinary approach that bridges laboratory science with quantitative analysis of research impact. Dr. Ho's dual roles enable him to integrate practical laboratory knowledge with sophisticated analytical frameworks for evaluating scientific contributions.
Dr. Ho's groundbreaking bibliometric analyses have earned him global recognition as one of the world's most influential researchers in science evaluation. In 2021, he achieved the remarkable distinction of ranking first globally in Science Studies for Career Impact covering 1960-2020 according to the prestigious World's Top 2% Scientists list developed by researchers at Stanford University. He also secured second place worldwide in Science Studies for single-year impact in 2020 and extended his leadership by ranking first in Information & Library Sciences for both career and recent impact in 2022. His methodological contributions to bibliometric analysis, including comprehensive studies of citation patterns and research impact metrics, have provided essential tools for academic institutions and funding agencies worldwide. Dr. Ho's publication record demonstrates exceptional scholarly productivity with numerous high-impact studies analyzing research trends across multiple scientific domains.
Beyond his individual research achievements, Dr. Ho has significantly shaped international discourse on research evaluation through his systematic analytical frameworks. His work has established new standards for evaluating scholarly contributions that move beyond traditional citation metrics to incorporate more nuanced understanding of scientific influence. As a respected authority in bibliometrics, Dr. Ho frequently collaborates with academic institutions and research organizations seeking to refine their evaluation methodologies. His current research continues to advance the field through innovative methodologies for understanding how scientific knowledge develops and disseminates across disciplinary boundaries. Dr. Ho remains actively engaged in pushing the boundaries of bibliometric analysis to better capture the complex dynamics of modern scientific communication and impact.
