Four UW–Madison energy experts named to 2016 “highly cited” list

James Dumesic (right), professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Wisconson-Madison and co-leader of the catalytic experimentation task team, investigates a catalyst with graduate student Brandon O’Neill (left). University of Wisconsin-Madison

Four researchers from UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Energy Institute (WEI) were recently named to a 2016 list of “Highly Cited Researchers” in the natural and social sciences.

James Dumesic

Compiled by Clarivate Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters), the list honors approximately 3,000 scientists from around the globe who have been most cited by their peers and are considered to be among the world’s most highly influential scientific minds. The list is based on analysis of peer-reviewed research paper and manuscript citations between 2004 and 2014, in 22 broad natural and social science disciplines.

“The presence of these dedicated researchers on the ‘Highly Cited’ list confirms the magnitude and impact of research discoveries occurring here,” says WEI Associate Director Mary Blanchard. “Their work is critical to enabling our transition to clean, efficient, and cost-effective energy systems and solutions.”