Highly Cited Researchers 2023

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. A preliminary list based on citation activity is then refined using qualitative analysis and expert judgement.

Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers™ are 1 in 1,000.

7,125 Highly Cited Researcher designations in 2023

2023 Analysis

Experts from the Institute for Scientific Information™ provide their detailed insight into the list of Highly Cited Researchers 2023, including their geographical locations, primary tenured research institutes and a breakdown of their fields of research.

Read our analysis of the 2023 list.

Full Name Category Primary Affiliation Secondary Affiliations
Jiao, Zhilun
Jiao, Zhilun Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Liu, Yongsheng
Liu, Yongsheng Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland University of California Los Angeles, United States View Profile
Luo, Jingshan
Luo, Jingshan Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Niu, Zhiqiang
Niu, Zhiqiang Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Peng, Qian
Peng, Qian Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Wan, Xiangjian
Wan, Xiangjian Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Yuan, Mingjian
Yuan, Mingjian Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Zhang, Ning
Zhang, Ning Cross-Field Hebei University, China Mainland Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Zhao, Qing
Zhao, Qing Cross-Field Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile
Zhou, Zhen
Zhou, Zhen Cross-Field Zhengzhou University, China Mainland Nankai University, China Mainland View Profile