Prof. Youn is nominated as a Senior Review Editor of the prestigious journal, 'Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization,​' from September, 2021. Based on JCR, the impact factor and ranking (in the mechanics group) of this journal are 4.542 and 12.96%, respectively. Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization​​, first published in 1989, is at the converging frontier of design, engineering, simulation, additive manufacturing, AI and digital-twins.The field has become increasingly important for improving environmental sustainability and combating climate change through enhancing efficiency of engineering products. 

The journal  

• explores a wide range of topics dealing with optimization involving at least one major engineering discipline such as solid (structural), fluid, thermal, electric and electronics, electromagnetics etc.

• covers multidisciplinary optimization when one discipline deals with a major physical performance listed above.

• examines closely related fields that are relevant to design optimization.

• is the official journal of the International Society of Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO)

The official journal website is as follows: ​https://www.springer.com/journal/158/​​