University of Exeter Researchers Recognized Among World’s Most Influential in 2024 Rankings

University of Exeter Researchers Recognized Among World’s Most Influential in 2024 Rankings

(IN BRIEF) The University of Exeter has achieved significant recognition with 15 of its academics, and four affiliated researchers, included in Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2024 report. The rankings highlight individuals whose research, spanning the past decade, has had substantial global influence. Exeter’s representation, which has grown since last year, reflects expertise in fields such as environmental science, health, and microplastics. Notable researchers include Professors Tamara Galloway, Tim Lenton, and Pierre Friedlingstein. Vice-Chancellor Professor Lisa Roberts praised the researchers for driving innovative solutions to urgent global challenges, underscoring Exeter’s pivotal role in advancing knowledge and solutions for a sustainable future.

(PRESS RELEASE) EXETER, 19-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of world-renowned academics from the University of Exeter has been acknowledged among the most influential researchers globally, according to Clarivate Analytics’ Highly Cited Researchers 2024 report. The prestigious list highlights 15 Exeter scientists, alongside four others affiliated with the university, as leaders in their respective fields.

Now in its 11th year, the report identifies researchers who have demonstrated substantial and far-reaching influence through the publication of multiple highly cited papers over the past decade. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, the rankings are based on the Web of Science citation index and reflect exceptional impact across various disciplines.

Exeter’s presence in the rankings has grown compared to last year, underscoring the institution’s leading role in critical areas such as environmental science, health, and microplastics research.

Distinguished contributors include:

• Cross-Field Category: Professors Clive Ballard, Katrina Brown, Peter Cox, Tim Frayling, Kevin Gaston, Sarah Gurr, James Screen, and Dr. Kees Jan van Groenigen.
• Environment & Ecology: Professor Tamara Galloway.
• Geosciences: Professors Pierre Friedlingstein, Tim Lenton, and Stephen Sitch.
• Social Sciences: Professor Jack Bowden, Professor Ruth Garside, and Dr. Benedict Wheeler.

Additionally, researchers associated with other institutions, including Professors Herman Aguinis, Penelope Lindeque, Matthew White, and Adam Scaife, were also recognized under their respective affiliations.

Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Exeter, expressed her pride in this achievement:
“We are thrilled to see so many of our pioneering researchers recognized on this prestigious list. This acknowledgment reflects the exceptional quality and global significance of their work. At a time when the world faces urgent challenges, Exeter researchers are at the forefront of driving innovative solutions for a greener, healthier, and more equitable future.”

The recognition further cements the University of Exeter’s standing as a hub for groundbreaking research that addresses the most pressing global issues.

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SOURCE: University of Exeter