BANGKOK, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University researchers rank among the World's Top 2% Scientists for 2026, a 150% increase over the previous year. They represent 25 faculties, institutes and schools, with expertise ranging from medicine and engineering to business and environmental research.
Those recognized include Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, alongside faculty members, honorary and adjunct professors, and affiliated researchers. Their inclusion reflects the breadth of Chula's research expertise and its international academic connections.
Published in the Elsevier Data Repository, the database assesses scientific impact using standardized citation indicators in two categories: career-long citation impact and single-year citation impact.
The latest edition draws on an August 2026 snapshot of Scopus author profiles. Career-long data cover the period through the end of 2025, while single-year data capture citations received during 2025. The assessment considers citations counts, co-authorship, and authorship positions to assess researchers' influence on subsequent scholarship.
Chulalongkorn University congratulates all those recognized for their contributions to advancing knowledge and strengthening Thailand's presence in the global research community.
The full list of recognized researchers is available at https://www.chula.ac.th/en/news/429212/
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Chula Sees 150% Rise in Researchers Named Among World's Top 2% Scientists
From Gwangju-Jeonnam food culture to distinctive local brands, American travelers encounter everyday life in Korea
GWANGJU, South Korea, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gwangju's Dongmyeong-dong is drawing attention from American tourists as a destination combining regional food culture, distinctive cafes, and local brands.
Much like Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York, where distinctive cafes, independent brands, and artists' creative spaces come together, Dongmyeong-dong is a district that adds a youthful sensibility to the region's own culture. With local brands and varied food in one place, it offers American tourists the familiar pleasure of exploring alleys alongside Korea's own way of life.
Dongmyeong-dong was selected for the 'Glocal Commercial District Project', led by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups of Korea and the Korea Small Enterprise and Market Service (SEMAS). A glocal commercial district adds global competitiveness to a region's unique character and culture to attract domestic and international visitors.
In this year's glocal commercial districts, Americans ranked first among the six main countries in foreign foot traffic in Dongmyeong-dong. This district, which keeps drawing American visitors, combines Gwangju-Jeonnam's rich food culture with young creators' sensibility. With many restaurants and cafes, visitors can stroll the alleys and find food and spaces suited to their tastes.
Dongmyeong-dong offers more than food. Browsing distinctive local brand stores, workshops, and shops, visitors encounter the products and lifestyle Koreans enjoy today. Spaces reflecting local creators' individuality add to its charm.
The Glocal Commercial District Project is expanding this appeal. Developing the whole district into a 'K-Local Brand Stage', it connects local brands in food, cafes, and crafts with foreign travelers. Global payment, tax-free services, and tourism products also make visits more convenient.
Through alleys where regional food culture and local brands blend, Dongmyeong-dong offers American tourists a new travel experience of Korea. Enjoying meals, coffee, and shopping, they can get close to Gwangju-Jeonnam's regional character and everyday Korean life.
SEMAS, which supports local commercial district growth and tourism, is a public institution of Korea that strengthens small business owners' and traditional markets' competitiveness and contributes to economic development.
This year, six districts were selected: Gwangju's Dongmyeong-dong, Gyeongju's Hwangridan-gil, Daegu's Gyodong, Sokcho's Seorak Rodeo, Yeongju's Octopus 1955, and Jeju's Seogwipo Central Commercial District.
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Adding a Youthful Sensibility to Korean Flavors: Discovering the 'K-Local' Lifestyle in Gwangju's Dongmyeong-dong
