Thirty-one University of Maryland (UMD) scholars have been named to Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list, an international benchmark recognizing scientists whose work shapes and influences global scholarship. UMD ranks #17 among U.S universities, #7 among U.S. public universities, #3 among U.S. institutions without a medical school, and #39 worldwide on Clarivate’s list, reflecting the university’s significant research impact, exceptional citation record, and commitment to research integrity. The analysis by Clarivate, an international data and analytics firm, highlights individuals whose publications rank among the top 1% most cited in their fields, reflecting a broad influence in advancing science, technology and academic innovation.
“The presence of so many UMD researchers on this list is a powerful affirmation of the creativity, rigor and global impact of our research community,” said Patrick O’Shea, Vice President for Research. “These scholars are advancing knowledge at the highest levels and helping to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges—from climate resilience to next-generation materials and health policy. Their recognition reflects not only individual excellence but a universitywide commitment to fostering bold ideas and interdisciplinary collaboration.”
This year, Clarivate awarded 7,131 Highly Cited Researcher designations to 6,868 individuals, representing 0.1% of all scholars worldwide. According to Clarivate’s, this year’s Highly Cited Researchers work in 60 countries and regions.
Current and former UMD researchers on Clarivate’s list include:
John Armston, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Ji Chen, Health Policy and Management, SPHL
Long Cheng, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ENGR
Leon Clarke, Center for Global Sustainability, SPP
Jiaqi Dai, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Louis Giglio, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Matthew Hansen, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Emily Hitz, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Singyuk Hou, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ENGR
Liangbing Hu *, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
George Hurtt, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Chao Jia, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Jianguo Li, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Yudi Kuang, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Page Kyle**, Joint Global Change Research Institute/PNNL, JGCRI
Boyang Liu, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Yifei Mo, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Christopher Monroe, Physics, CMNS
Douglas Morton**, Geographical Sciences/NASA, BSOS
Brian O'Neill**, Center for Global Sustainability, SPP
Michael Pecht, Mechanical Engineering, ENGR
Peter Potapov**, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Roland Rust, Marketing, BGMT
Steven Smith**, Joint Global Change Research Institute/PNNL, JGCRI
Xiao-Peng Song, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Ariana Sutton-Grier, CC, ESSIC
Alexandra Tyukavina, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Eric Vermote**, Geographical Sciences, BSOS
Chunsheng Wang*, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ENGR
Hhua Xie, Materials Science and Engineering, ENGR
Chongyin Yang, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, ENGR
* Researchers recognized in multiple fields
** Researchers with a secondary affiliation to UMD