Academics ranked among the world's most ‘Highly Cited’ researchers.
University of Birmingham researchers are recognised among the world’s most influential academics
Ten University of Birmingham researchers are recognised among the world’s most influential academics, according to new rankings released by Clarivate.
Researchers on the prestigious list are ranked according to the scale of their influence in their field of research and the number of ‘Highly Cited’ papers they have each authored.
Five researchers whose main affiliation is with the University of Birmingham are listed as ‘Cross-Field’ - demonstrating the importance of their work in multiple research areas:
Another five researchers are affiliated to Birmingham, with their main affiliation at another university, they include:
As we approach the University of Birmingham’s 125th anniversary, I am delighted that the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list reflects the tremendous impact of our researchers in transforming lives around the world.
Their research papers rank in the top one percent by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade. The rankings are built on rigorous citation analysis and refined by expert judgment from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI).
Professor Rachel O’Reilly, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research) at the University of Birmingham, commented: “As we approach the University of Birmingham’s 125th anniversary, I am delighted that the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list reflects the tremendous impact of our researchers in transforming lives around the world.
“We deliver the highest quality academic experience and our researchers’ success highlights Birmingham as a place for leading scholars who want to be involved in world-class research and enhance their global academic reputation.”
The University’s Highly Cited Researchers are leading the way in tackling global challenges in environmental and climate change, cardiovascular disease, genomics, biostatistics, sustainable agriculture, physics, computer science, and metamaterials.
The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies exceptional individual researchers at Birmingham whose influence creates impact in their research community – helping to create a healthier, more sustainable and secure world.
David Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate said: “The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies and celebrates exceptional individual researchers at the University of Birmingham whose significant and broad influence in their fields translates to impact in their research community. Their pioneering innovations contribute to a healthier, more sustainable and secure world. These researchers’ achievements strengthen the foundation of excellence and innovation that drives societal progress.”
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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.
