Highly Cited
Researchers
2025
Celebrating researchers with significant and broad influence
Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000
Highly Cited Researchers demonstrate 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 Core Collection over the past eleven years. However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator. This list, based on citation data, is then refined using other quantitative metrics, as well as qualitative analysis and expert judgment.
7,131 Highly Cited Researcher awards in 2025
| Full Name | Category | Primary Affiliation | Secondary Affiliations | |
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McPhearson, Timon | Social Sciences | New York University, United States | Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, United States |
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McVicar, Tim R. | Geosciences | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia | |
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Medema, Marnix | Biology and Biochemistry | Wageningen University and Research, Netherlands | Leiden University, Netherlands |
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Medlyn, Belinda | Plant and Animal Science | Western Sydney University, Australia | |
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Medzhitov, Ruslan | Immunology | Howard Hughes Medical Institute, United States | |
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Meehl, Gerald A. | Geosciences | National Center Atmospheric Research (NCAR) - USA, United States | |
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Meerow, Sara | Social Sciences | Arizona State University, United States | |
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Meerpohl, Joerg J. | Social Sciences | University of Freiburg, Germany | |
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Mehrotra, Ateev | Cross-Field | Harvard University, United States | |
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Mei, Donghai | Cross-Field | Tianjin Polytechnic University, China Mainland | |
2025 Analysis
Analysts from the Institute for Scientific Information provide valuable insights into the global landscape of top research talent and identify trends across countries, regions, and institutions.Highly Cited Researchers: Key trends 2015-2025
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