Highly Cited Researchers 2024:
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Highly Cited Researchers have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field(s) of research
Each researcher selected has authored multiple Highly Cited Papers™ which rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science™ over the past decade. However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator. This list, based on citation activity is then refined using qualitative analysis and expert judgment as we observe for evidence of community-wide recognition from an international and wide-ranging network of citing authors.
Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000.
2024 Analysis
An in-depth analysis of the program by experts at the Institute for Scientific Information™ provides valuable insights into the global landscape of top research talent and identifies trends across countries, regions, and institutions.Highly Cited Researchers: Key trends 2014-2024
Explore a decade of data-driven insights on the world’s most influential researchers with our interactive dashboard.6,886 Highly Cited Researcher awards in 2024
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Bieber, Thomas | Cross-Field | University of Bonn, Germany | Christine Kühne-Center for Allergy Research and Education, Medicine Campus Davos, Switzerland | View Profile |
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Bluher, Matthias | Cross-Field | Leipzig University, Germany | Helmholtz Association, Germany | Claim profile |
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Bock, Ralph | Cross-Field | Max Planck Society, Germany | View Profile | |
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Brabec, Christoph J. | Cross-Field | University of Erlangen Nuremberg, Germany | Research Center Julich, Germany | View Profile |
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Braehler, Elmar | Cross-Field | Leipzig University, Germany | University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany | View Profile |
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Brand, Matthias | Cross-Field | University of Duisburg Essen, Germany | View Profile | |
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Brenner, Hermann | Cross-Field | German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany | Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Germany | View Profile |
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Burmester, Gerd R. | Cross-Field | Charite Universitatsmedizin Berlin, Germany | View Profile | |
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Caro, Juergen | Cross-Field | Leibniz University Hannover, Germany | View Profile | |
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Charpentier, Emmanuelle | Cross-Field | Max Planck Society, Germany | Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany | View Profile |