Four ORNL Scientists Honored Among World’s Most Cited Researchers, Signaling Impact and Excellence in Their Fields

The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) announced on its news page that four of its experts were included in this year’s list of Highly Cited experts. These people have set themselves apart by ranking in the top 1% by citations in their fields, according to Clarivate, a data analytics firm that uses Web of Science to measure academic performance.

“These world-class researchers exemplify excellence in science and ORNL’s core value of impact,” said ORNL Director Stephen Streiffer, highlighting the accomplishments of David A. Cullen, Colleen M. Iversen, Michael A. McGuire, and Jiaqiang Yan, who were recognized for their exceptional research impact. David Mandrus and Arthur Ragauskas are also mentioned on this esteemed list despite having two connections, including ties to the University of Tennessee.

Arthur Ragauskas, the joint Governor’s Chair for Biorefining at the University of Tennessee-ORNL, praised the researchers’ attitude of cooperation. Raguskas expressed gratitude to his colleagues by saying, “My name is on these publications, but that’s only 10% of the whole effort.” He also highlighted the work of his postdocs and collaborative researchers, who he believes made the majority of the referenced research efforts.

This year, 2,507 designations spanning 21 scientific and social science categories were given to different U.S. institutions. This designation is significant because it indicates that the experts’ contributions to respective disciplines are generally acknowledged and regularly cited by colleagues, demonstrating the crucial role that their work plays in continuing scientific discussions and advancements.

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory release states that the commendation ceremony for these researchers took place on November 14. For the Department of Energy’s Office of Science, ORNL, which is run by UT-Battelle, continues to promote an atmosphere where scientific research and advancement are valued highly. In order to address some of the most difficult scientific problems of our day, the Department of Energy’s Office of Science actively supports physical science research nationwide.

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