Fourteen researchers across fifteen subject areas at The University of Manchester have been recognised among the world’s most influential academics, according to new rankings released by Clarivate.
Each individual on this prestigious list has achieved remarkable and far-reaching influence in their field of research across each of the University’s three faculties. The key data in the ranking is the number of ‘Highly Cited’ papers they have each authored. These papers proudly rank in the top one percent by citations for their field and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade. The rankings, built on rigorous citation analysis and refined by expert judgment from the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), are a testament to their outstanding contributions.
The University of Manchester continues to lead on the global stage, during its 2024 Bicentenary year the University has celebrated its excellence in research, education, and engagement—transforming lives, communities, and innovation worldwide.
The University’s Highly Cited Researchers are at the forefront of tackling global challenges in environmental research, physics, engineering, social sciences, immunology and clinical medicine. From the Manchester researchers featured in the top one percent ranking, 6 are categorised as ‘cross-field’ demonstrating the importance of their work on multiple fields.
University of Manchester Highly Cited Researchers 2024:
| Anthopoulos, Thomas – Cross-Field | Grigorieva, I. V. – Cross-Field |
| Bardgett, Richard D. – Environment and Ecology | Kontopantelis, Evangelos – Clinical Medicine |
| Denning, David W. – Immunology | Lorigan, Paul – Clinical Medicine |
| Ding, Zhiguo – Computer Science | Mishchenko, Artem – Cross-Field |
| Ding, Zhiguo – Engineering | Novoselov, Konstantin S. – Physics |
| Firth, Joseph – Psychiatry and Psychology | Verkhratsky, Alexei – Cross-Field |
| Geels, Frank W. – Social Sciences | Wedge, David C. – Cross-Field |
| Geim, Andre K. – Physics |
David Pendlebury, Head of Research Analysis at the Institute for Scientific Information at Clarivate said: “The Highly Cited Researchers list identifies and celebrates exceptional individual researchers at The University of Manchester whose significant and broad influence in their fields translates to impact in their research community. Their pioneering innovations contribute to a healthier, more sustainable and secure world. These researchers’ achievements strengthen the foundation of excellence and innovation that drives societal progress.”
This small fraction of the researcher population contributes disproportionately to extending the frontiers of knowledge and contributing to innovations that make the world healthier, more sustainable and drive societal impact.
In 2024, an impressive 6,636 researchers from institutions in 59 countries and regions earned the title of Highly Cited Researchers, a distinction that highlights their extraordinary impact and innovation.
Highly Cited Researchers 2024 by country/region:
| Rank | Country/Region | Number of Highly Cited Researchers 2024 |
World Share (%) |
% Change from 2023 |
| 1 | U.S. | 2,507 | 36.4 | -1.1 |
| 2 | Mainland China | 1,405 | 20.4 | 2.5 |
| 3 | U.K. | 563 | 8.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | Germany | 332 | 4.8 | 0.1 |
| 5 | Australia | 313 | 4.5 | 0 |
| 6 | Canada | 206 | 3.0 | -0.1 |
| 7 | The Netherlands | 185 | 2.7 | 0 |
| 8 | Hong Kong | 134 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| 9 | France | 126 | 1.8 | -0.2 |
| 10 | Singapore | 108 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
To find out more about this league table go to the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.
