Empa Scientists Recognized Among “Highly Cited Researchers” for Influential Contributions

Empa Scientists Recognized Among “Highly Cited Researchers” for Influential Contributions

(IN BRIEF) Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang, two scientists from Empa, have been recognized as “Highly Cited Researchers” by Clarivate, an analytics company. This designation is awarded to scientists whose publications have garnered significant citations and influence in their respective fields. Only authors of the top one percent of the most cited scientific papers are given this honor. Maksym Kovalenko, also a professor at ETH Zurich, focuses on developing novel functional materials for energy generation and storage, particularly in the area of luminescent nanoparticles. Zhanyun Wang’s research at Empa’s Technology & Society Laboratory centers on understanding the life cycles and risks of anthropogenic chemicals and materials in the environment, with an emphasis on advancing sustainable circular economy practices.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 17-Nov-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — The two Empa scientists Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang are among the world’s most frequently cited researchers in their fields. Their influential work has netted them an entry on the list of “Highly Cited Researchers”.

Every year, the analytics company Clarivate compiles a list of scientists whose publications have been most frequently cited. They are considered to be particularly influential in their fields. Only the authors of the one percent of the most cited scientific papers in various disciplines are awarded the title of “Highly Cited Researcher”. This year, two Empa scientists are among the 6849 researchers featured on the list: Maksym Kovalenko and Zhanyun Wang.

Maksym Kovalenko, who also holds a professorship for inorganic materials at ETH Zurich, focuses on developing novel functional materials for energy generation and storage. His research on luminescent nanoparticles led to breakthroughs, for which he received numerous awards. This year, Kovalenko appears on the Clarivate list for the sixth time in a row.

Zhanyun Wang is a scientist in Empa’s Technology & Society Laboratory. His research interests focus primarily on understanding the life cycles and risks of anthropogenic chemicals and materials in the technosphere and natural environment. He is also very interested in exploring novel and pragmatic solutions and strengthening the science–policy interface to advance the sound management of chemicals and waste towards a sustainable circular economy.

Media Contact:

Prof. Dr. Maksym Kovalenko
Thin Films and Photovoltaics
Phone +41 58 765 45 57
maksym.kovalenko@empa.ch

Dr. Zhanyun Wang
Technology and Society
Phone +41 58 765 77 61
zhanyun.wang@empa.ch

Anna Ettlin
Communications
Phone +41 58 765 47 33
redaktion@empa.ch

SOURCE: Empa