Forty-six researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have been recognized in the 2024 Highly Cited Researchers List published by Clarivate. This annual list identifies researchers whose work has had a substantial impact within their fields, as determined by citation analysis.
NUS Researchers’ Achievements
The NUS researchers featured on the list have had their publications rank among the top 1 percent by citations in their respective fields and publication years, according to data compiled from the Web of Science over the past decade. The recognized individuals represent a wide array of disciplines, including Chemistry, Clinical Medicine, Computer Science, Economics and Business, Engineering, Immunology, Materials Science, Microbiology, Neuroscience and Behaviour, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physics, Psychiatry, and Psychology, among others.
Global Overview of the 2024 List
In total, the 2024 list includes 6,636 researchers from 59 countries and regions. Of these, 3,560 were acknowledged for contributions in specific fields, while 3,326 were recognized for their cross-field impact. Additionally, 238 researchers were noted for their prominence in multiple fields.
Comments from University Officials
Professor Liu Bin, NUS Deputy President for Research and Technology, commented on the achievements of the NUS researchers, emphasizing their dedication to excellence and their significant contributions to addressing real-world challenges. David Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate, stated that the list highlights researchers whose work benefits the wider community and aids societal progress.
About the Selection Process
The Highly Cited Researchers list is produced annually by the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate, using an 11-year rolling citation evaluation window. A rigorous editorial selection process is employed to validate the credibility of the journals included in the analysis.
List of NUS Honorees
The list of NUS’s 46 honorees encompasses various fields, with prominent individuals including:
Chemistry:
- Professor Chen Xiaoyuan, Shawn
- Professor Jiang Donglin
- Professor Liu Bin
- Professor Xie Jianping
- Professor Yang Ning
Clinical Medicine:
- Professor Carolyn Lam
- Professor Wong Tien Yin
Computer Science:
- Professor Zhang Rui
Cross-Field Researchers:
- Emeritus Professor Ang Beng Wah
- Professor Antonio Bertoletti
- Professor Chen Wei
- Among others.
These recognitions collectively underscore NUS’s diverse academic capabilities and the commitment of its researchers to advancing science and technology.
(Source: National University of Singapore)
