Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List Released by Clarivate

Highly Cited Researchers from Clarivate is an annual recognition of influential scientists and social scientists worldwide who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research. The list highlights recent research accomplishments, evaluating Highly Cited Papers published in reputable journals indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded™ and Social Sciences Citation Index™ over an 11-year timeframe.  19 Nov 2025  [2 min read]

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• 2025 Highlights:
  In the 2025 edition, a total of 6,868 researchers from 60 countries and regions were acknowledged, resulting in 7,131 Highly Cited Researcher designations. Some individuals were recognized in multiple subjects, showcasing their interdisciplinary expertise. This prestigious recognition honors researchers whose publications rank in the top 1% by citations within the 2014-2024 publication year range, representing the most cited 0.1% of scholars in the sciences and social sciences. 

• Methodological Adjustments in 2025:
  The methodology for the 2025 list of "Highly Cited Researchers" has undergone significant changes this year, primarily focusing on adjustments to the selection of highly cited papers and the application of existing selection standards. These adjustments have impacted various academic disciplines, resulting in 12 ESI (Essential Science Indicators) subject categories experiencing a decline in the number of researchers selected compared to last year. Notably, the new changes have enabled the category of Mathematics to return to the list after being excluded for the past two years due to concerns over suspicious citation patterns. 

Researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have excelled on the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list, ranking ninth in Asia and second in Hong Kong. Access detailed records of CityUHK researchers on CityUHK Scholars: 2025