Nov. 28, 2023
Prestigious list of highly cited researchers features 15 UCalgary academics
The University of Calgary is thrilled to have 15 researchers recognized as having demonstrated significant and broad influence in their fields of research.
According to Clarivate Web of Science, each researcher selected has authored multiple highly cited papers which rank in the top one per cent by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade.
However, citation activity is not the sole selection indicator. A preliminary list based on citation activity is then refined using qualitative analysis and expert judgment. Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are one in 1,000.
“This demonstrates not only that we have world-class researchers at UCalgary, but their work is having a tremendous impact around the globe in wide array of fields,” says Dr. William Ghali, vice-president, research at UCalgary. “We’re dedicated to harnessing the power of research and innovation to tackle society’s biggest challenges and it’s rewarding to see that work being recognized.”
UCalgary Highly Cited Researchers
Prof. Jean Addington, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, and Novartis Chair Schizophrenia Research, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Psychiatry and Psychology
Prof. Martyn Clark, PhD, Department of Civil Engineering and chair in environmental prediction at the Schulich School of Engineering
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Distinguished Research Prof. Andrew Hayes, PhD, Department of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources, Haskayne School of Business
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Craig Jenne, PhD, departments of Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine, and Tier II Canada Research Chair Imaging Approaches Towards Studying Infection, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Nathalie Jette, MD, departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Community Health Sciences, and head, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Neuroscience and Behaviour
Prof. Gilaad Kaplan, MD, departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Paul Kubes, PhD, departments of Physiology & Pharmacology, Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Immunology
Prof. Sheri Madigan, PhD, Department of Psychology, Tier II Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Faculty of Arts
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Remo Panaccione, MD, Department of Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Clinical Medicine
Prof. Johann Pitout, MB ChB, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Tamara Pringsheim, MD, departments of Clinical Neurosciences, Paediatrics, Psychiatry, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for Citations: Cross-Field
Adj. Assoc. Prof. Samira Siahrostami, PhD, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Prof. Marcello Tonelli, MD, departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, and senior associate dean (health research), Cumming School of Medicine, and associate vice-president, research (health), Office of the VP (Research)
- Category for citations: Clinical Medicine
Prof. Samuel Wiebe, MD, departments of Clinical Neurosciences, Paediatrics, and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Neuroscience and Behaviour
Prof. V. Wee Yong, PhD, departments of Clinical Neurosciences and Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine
- Category for citations: Cross-Field
Learn more about the UCalgary members on the list and about the full list of 7,125 highly cited researchers.
Being a highly cited researcher is a commendable achievement in many research fields, and is part of a holistic view of research excellence. The University of Calgary signed the Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) in 2021 and has committed to inclusive and responsible approaches to research assessment. This includes relying on robust tools and approaches to evaluating the quality and impact of research and scholarship. The university recognizes the merit of diverse forms of research and scholarship outputs, as well as a broad range of qualitative impact indicators such as influence on policy and practice. Article-level bibliometrics are one piece of this holistic approach.
The Web of Science (WoS) database annually indexes documents published in thousands of journals, covering many areas of research. Publications indexed by WoS are considered to include the core scientific literature. However, the database coverage is not inclusive, especially in social sciences, humanities and arts or in languages other than English. As a result, publications in journals that are not indexed in WoS as well as citations to these publications are excluded when identifying the list of highly cited researchers. Disciplinary citation norms can also lead to greater emphasis on scholars in more highly cited sub-disciplines. Considering the context and limitations of bibliometric indicators is a necessary part of a transparent and responsible research assessment approach. Learn more
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