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University of Birmingham Celebrates 2024 Highly Cited Researchers

The University of Birmingham has announced the recognition of five academic colleagues as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024.

21 November 2024
University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham, UK

The University of Birmingham has announced the recognition of five academic colleagues as Highly Cited Researchers for 2024. This accolade, awarded by Clarivate Plc, highlights influential researchers who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields.

Clarivate has revealed its 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers™, identifying 6,636 individuals from over 1,200 institutions across 59 nations and regions. This selection process, conducted by analysts at the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), utilizes data from the Web of Science Core Collection™ citation index, along with qualitative analysis by ISI experts.

The following researchers from the University of Birmingham have been honoured this year:

  1. Professor Nicholas Loman in the category of Biology and Biochemistry
  2. Professor Roy M. Harrison in the category of Cross-Field
  3. Professor Richard D. Riley in the category of Cross-Field
  4. Dr Yuli Shan in the category of Cross-Field
  1. Professor Christine H. Foyer in the category of Plant and Animal Science

This recognition not only underscores the contributions of these researchers but also reflects the University of Birmingham's commitment to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges through innovative research

Professor Rachel O’Reilly, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research at the University of Birmingham

The 2024 list of Highly Cited Researchers provides valuable insights into the global landscape of top research talent, highlighting trends across countries, regions, and institutions. Notably, mainland China and Hong Kong SAR have made significant gains, while the United States has gradually lost share, indicating a geographic, political, and cultural rebalancing in scientific contributions.

Featured staff

  • Professor Nick Loman

    Professor of Microbial Genomics and Bioinformatics

    Professor Loman works as an Independent Research Fellow in the Institute for Microbiology and Infection at the University of Birmingham, sponsored by a seven-year MRC Fellowship in Microbial Genomics Bioinformatics.

    Phone: +44 (0)121 4145 421
    Email: n.j.loman@bham.ac.uk

  • Professor Christine Helen Foyer

    Professor of Plant Sciences

    Professor Christine Helen Foyer is a Professor of Plant Sciences at the University of Birmingham. She is an expert in plant metabolism and its regulation under optimal and stress conditions.

    Phone: 01214145565

  • Dr Yuli Shan

    Associate Professor in Sustainable Transitions

    Staff profile for Dr Yuli Shan, Associate Professor in Sustainable Transitions in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham.

    Phone: 0121 414 5525
    Email: y.shan@bham.ac.uk

  • Professor Roy Harrison

    Queen Elizabeth II Birmingham Centenary Professor of Environmental Health

    Staff profile of Professor Roy Harrison, Professor of Environmental Health at the University of Birmingham. Listing all research projects and funding, publications and professional qualifications.

    Phone: +44 (0)121 41 43494
    Email: r.m.harrison@bham.ac.uk

  • Professor Richard Riley

    Professor of Biostatistics

    Staff profile for Richard Riley, Professor of Biostatistics, Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham

    Email: r.d.riley@bham.ac.uk

  • Professor Rachel O'Reilly FRS

    Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research)

    Professor Rachel O'Reilly is Chair in Chemistry at the School of Chemistry. She leads the O'Reilly Group whose research targets the design, synthesis and application of uniquely derived polymeric materials.

    Phone: +44 (0)121 414 7757
    Email: r.oreilly@bham.ac.uk

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