image: Terasaki Institute CEO, Dr. Ali Khademhosseini, Recognized Globally as Leader in Materials Science
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Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2025 - The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation is proud to announce that its CEO and Director, Dr. Ali Khademhosseini, has been recognized as one of the world’s top scientists in the field of Materials Science by Research.com. In their recently released 2025 rankings, Dr. Khademhosseini was placed in the 41st position globally and 21st in the United States. In addition to these rankings, he has also been awarded Research.com’s prestigious Materials Science Leader Award for 2025.
This recognition highlights Dr. Khademhosseini’s influential contributions to innovation in materials science and biomedicine and reflects the significant impact he has made. Among the top-ranked scientists on this list, Dr. Khademhosseini is ranked number two in the United States and number five globally for those under 50 years old. These rankings are based on the D-Index (Discipline H-index) metric, which evaluates scientists exclusively within their specific research discipline.
Dr. Khademhosseini’s work has redefined how biomaterials and engineered tissues can be used for specialized and regenerative medicine. From developing bioengineered tissue structures for organ repair to pioneering organ-on-a-chip technology for treatment discovery, his research continues to shape the future of healthcare innovation.
“It’s a great honor to be included among so many respected colleagues in the field of materials science,” said Dr. Khademhosseini. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication and creativity of our team at the Terasaki Institute, as well as the importance of advancing materials-driven solutions to address critical challenges in healthcare.”
The full 2025 Materials Science global ranking can be viewed at: https://research.com/scientists-rankings/materials-science
For more information, please contact:
Stewart Han
Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
Email: shan@terasaki.org
About the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation
The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation is a non-profit research organization that invents and fosters practical solutions that restore or enhance the health of individuals. The Institute aims to enhance the quality of human life through translational research and the acceleration of biomedical innovation. TIBI's research focuses on the development of biomaterials, cellular and tissue engineering, medical devices, and microfluidic systems.
About Research.com’s Materials Science Ranking
Research.com’s Best Materials Science Scientists ranking is a respected, data-driven assessment recognizing leading researchers in the field. Now in its fourth edition, the ranking is based on bibliometric data collected from OpenAlex, CrossRef, and other trusted sources as of November 27, 2024. For the 2025 edition, more than 37,800 scholars were evaluated from an initial pool of 166,880 researchers, with a strict acceptance threshold ensuring that only top contributors in materials science are included. The ranking highlights influential scientists advancing research and innovation within the discipline worldwide.
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