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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Chavakis, Triantafyllos | Cross-Field | Dresden University of Technology, Germany | University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Germany | View Profile |
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Chen, Dong | Cross-Field | Max Planck Society, Germany | Claim profile | |
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Cornely, Oliver A. | Cross-Field | University of Cologne, Germany | UNICANCER, France | View Profile |
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Costea, Paul I. | Cross-Field | European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), Germany | Claim profile | |
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Couzin, Iain D. | Cross-Field | University of Konstanz, Germany | Max Planck Society, Germany | View Profile |
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Creutzig, Felix | Cross-Field | Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change, Germany | University of Sussex, United Kingdom | View Profile |
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Daiber, Andreas | Cross-Field | Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany | German Centre for Cardiovascular Research, Germany | View Profile |
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Deimling, Andreas von | Cross-Field | Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Germany | View Profile | |
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Dichgans, Martin | Cross-Field | University of Munich, Germany | German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE), Germany | View Profile |
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Dick, Tobias P. | Cross-Field | German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Germany | Ruprecht Karls University Heidelberg, Germany | View Profile |