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
Rothman, Alexander J.
Rothman, Alexander J. Cross-Field University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Shang, Jian
Shang, Jian Microbiology University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Ugurbil, Kamil
Ugurbil, Kamil Neuroscience and Behavior University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Vangay, Pajau
Vangay, Pajau Cross-Field University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States Claim profile
Voytas, Daniel F.
Voytas, Daniel F. Plant and Animal Science University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States Claim profile
Wan, Yushun
Wan, Yushun Microbiology University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Weisdorf, Daniel
Weisdorf, Daniel Cross-Field University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States Claim profile
West, Paul C.
West, Paul C. Environment and Ecology University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Xu, Junqian
Xu, Junqian Neuroscience and Behavior University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile
Yacoub, Essa
Yacoub, Essa Neuroscience and Behavior University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States View Profile