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
Thomas, Kevin V.
Thomas, Kevin V. Cross-Field University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Visscher, Peter M.
Visscher, Peter M. Molecular Biology and Genetics University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Wang, Lianzhou
Wang, Lianzhou Materials Science University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Watson, James E. M.
Watson, James E. M. Environment and Ecology University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Whiteford, Harvey A.
Whiteford, Harvey A. Psychiatry and Psychology University of Queensland, Australia Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation, United States View Profile
Wray, Naomi R.
Wray, Naomi R. Cross-Field University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Yamauchi, Yusuke
Yamauchi, Yusuke Chemistry Nagoya University, Japan University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Yamauchi, Yusuke
Yamauchi, Yusuke Materials Science Nagoya University, Japan University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Zhang, Xiwang
Zhang, Xiwang Cross-Field University of Queensland, Australia View Profile
Zou, Jin
Zou, Jin Cross-Field University of Shanghai for Science & Technology, China Mainland University of Queensland, Australia View Profile