KAUST announced that 14 of its faculty members were named Highly Cited Researchers in the 2019 list from the Web of Science Group. These researchers produced multiple papers ranking in the top 1% by citations for their field and year, demonstrating significant research influence. The list identifies influential researchers based on data and analysis by bibliometric experts from the Institute for Scientific Information at the Web of Science Group. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing influence and impact in scientific research, placing it among the top universities worldwide for highly cited faculty relative to its size.
Clarivate's 2022 list of Highly Cited Researchers includes multiple KAUST faculty members. These researchers are recognized for being in the top 1% of cited research globally, with representation across computer science, materials science, and other fields. The KAUST faculty named include Carlos Duarte, Pierre Magistretti, Matthew F. McCabe, and Mark Tester. Why it matters: Recognition of KAUST faculty highlights the university's growing research prominence and impact in key scientific domains.
Clarivate Web of Science Group recognized fifteen KAUST faculty members and one postdoctoral researcher among the 2020 Highly Cited Researchers. These individuals rank in the top 1% of research cited worldwide across diverse fields. They are leaders in health, environment, communications, and food security. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's commitment to pioneering research and its growing influence in addressing globally relevant challenges.
Four KAUST researchers were named in the "Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researchers 2014." The researchers are Jean M.J. Frechet (Chemistry), Victor M. Calo (Computer Science), Mohamed Eddaoudi (Chemistry), and Heribert Hirt (Plant & Animal Science). The list recognizes researchers who rank in the top 1% most cited for their subject field and year of publication. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's contributions to impactful scientific research and its standing within the global research community.
Nine KAUST faculty members were included in the Clarivate Analytics 2018 Highly Cited Researchers list. The list recognizes leading researchers in science and social science. Inclusion signifies the high value and respect of the researcher's work. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's commitment to research excellence and attracting top talent to the Kingdom.
KAUST has the most Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers in the Middle East for 2024, with 14 faculty members on the list. This represents 61% of the highly cited researchers in Saudi Arabia and 7% of KAUST's total faculty. Three KAUST researchers—Osman Bakr, Carlos Duarte, and Yoshihide Wada—are highly cited across multiple categories. Why it matters: This recognition reinforces KAUST's position as a leading research university in the region and contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.
Eighteen KAUST scientists were named among the world's most influential researchers by Clarivate. These researchers have authored studies in the top 1% of scholarly citations worldwide over the past decade. This is an increase from 15 in 2022, representing almost 10% of KAUST's total faculty. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing influence in global research and its commitment to producing impactful scientific contributions in the Middle East.
KAUST faculty members Carlos Duarte, Matthew F. McCabe, Mark Tester, Mohamed-Slim Alouini, and Håvard Rue have been named to the 2023 Highly Cited Researchers list. Their research spans biological oceanography, remote sensing, plant science, wireless communications, and Bayesian statistics. Mark Tester has been cited over 40,000 times, while Mohamed-Slim Alouini focuses on developing aerial and space networks for remote areas. Why it matters: This recognition highlights KAUST's growing impact and contribution to global research in diverse fields, reinforcing its position as a leading research institution in the region.