UAlbany Researchers Make Top 2% Worldwide List
ALBANY, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2024) — More than 40 researchers from the University at Albany have been ranked among the world’s top researchers, according to a Stanford University study published annually through Elsevier.
The study highlights top researchers, creating a public database of the top 100,000 scientists, where they are classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields. The number of citations of a given researcher are considered in a standardized methodology for every rank.
This past year, 42 faculty members at UAlbany were ranked across two dozen disciplines in the 6th annual study.
“These impressive numbers are further proof that the University at Albany is a leader in research excellence,” said UAlbany Vice President for Research & Economic Development Thenkurussi Kesavadas. “Our faculty and staff are not only world-renowned experts, but also pioneers in their fields, conducting groundbreaking research in cutting-edge facilities across the institution. Our researchers are driving global change, while creating an environment where future innovators are inspired to make an impact on the world.”
Identified as UAlbany’s most influential researcher is Aiguo Dai, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences at the College of Arts and Sciences. Dai is an internationally renowned climate scientist with a focus on Arctic climate change, natural climate variability, future climate change, the global water cycle, hydroclimate, drought, Asian monsoons and climate data analysis.
“I'm thrilled to see Professor Dai continue to be recognized as one of the most influential scientists in his field," said Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences Chair and Professor Ryan Torn. "The number of UAlbany scientists listed who specialize in climate-related research is a testament to our expertise in this signature strength of the University.”
Jonathan Wolpaw of the newly formed College of Integrated Health Sciences (CIHS) is also ranked in the study's top tier of researchers. Wolpaw serves as the director of the National Center for Adaptive Neurotechnogies (NCAN) through the New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. He contributes to NCAN studies that enhance recovery time for individuals who suffer from neurological disorders such as strokes and spinal cord injuries.
“To truly advance the health and well-being for all members of our society, we need researchers and practitioners conducting cutting-edge research across the disciplines,” said CIHS Dean Erin Bell. “We are proud of Dr. Wolpaw's accomplishments, whose work highlights the importance of our 40-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health and the opportunities available within the College of Integrated Health Sciences to train the next generation of public health, nursing and social work researchers and practitioners.”
See all of UAlbany’s top researchers who made the 2023 list:
- Jeanette Altarriba (College of Arts and Sciences/ Psychology)
- Heidi L. Andrade (School of Education/ Educational & Counseling Psychology)
- Victor Asal (Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy/ International Affairs)
- Pradeep K. Atrey (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Computer Science)
- Marlene Belfort (College of Arts and Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ The RNA Institute)
- Shawn Bushway (Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy/ Public Administration)
- Arun Richard Chandrasekaran (The RNA Institute)
- Daniele J. Cherniak (Ion Beam Lab)
- Aiguo Dai (College of Arts and Sciences/ Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences)
- Hany Elgala (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Myrna L. Friedlander (School of Education/ Educational & Counseling Psychology)
- J. Ramon Gil-Garcia (Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy/ International Affairs)
- Youqin Huang (College of Arts and Sciences/ Geography and Planning)
- Laura D. Kramer (College of Integrated Health Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences)
- William A. Lanford (College of Arts and Sciences/ Physics/ Ion Beam Lab)
- Igor K. Lednev (College of Arts and Sciences/ Chemistry/ The RNA Institute)
- Xin Li (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Computer Science)
- Yanna Liang (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Environmental & Sustainable Engineering)
- Shao Lin (College of Integrated Health Sciences/ Environmental Health Sciences)
- Oleg Lunin (College of Arts and Sciences/ Physics)
- John Molinari (College of Arts and Sciences/ Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences)
- Mark Muraven (College of Arts and Sciences/ Psychology)
- Rabi A. Musah (College of Arts and Sciences/ Chemistry)
- Won Namgoong (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Jeff Offutt (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Computer Science)
- Marina A. Petrukhina (College of Arts and Sciences/ Chemistry)
- Greg Pogarsky (Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy/ Criminal Justice)
- Carol R. Rodgers (School of Education/ Educational Theory & Practice)
- Robert M. Rosenswig (College of Arts and Sciences/ Anthropology)
- Gary J. Saulnier (College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering/ Electrical & Computer Engineering)
- Lawrence Schell (College of Arts and Sciences/ College of Integrated Health Sciences/ Epidemiology & Biostatistics)
- Peter Shea (School of Education/ Educational Theory & Practice)
- Scott J. South (College of Arts and Sciences/ Sociology)
- Jeannette Sutton (College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity/ Emergency Management and Homeland Security)
- Mathias Vuille (College of Arts and Sciences/ Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences)
- John T. Welch (College of Arts and Sciences/ Chemistry)
- JoEllen Welsh (College of Integrated Health Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences)
- Jonathan R. Wolpaw (College of Integrated Health Sciences/ Biomedical Sciences)
- Zheng Yan (School of Education/ Educational & Counseling Psychology)
- Fangqun Yu (Atmospheric Sciences Research Center)
- Liming Zhou (College of Arts and Sciences/ Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences)
- Kehe Zhu (College of Arts and Sciences/ Mathematics & Statistics)