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Carleton Researchers Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars

November 4, 2025

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Carleton University has been recognized again for its world-class researchers, contributing to its continued growth as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities.

This year, 121 of its researchers, past and present, have been recognized as being among the world’s most-cited scholars — an increase from last year.

The influential Stanford-Elsevier list has placed Carleton researchers in the prestigious rankings of the world’s top 2% most-cited scholars, showcasing the impact of their innovative work in science, engineering, business, international affairs and the arts.

“Many of these researchers are at the forefront of their disciplines, advancing initiatives across key areas of strength for Carleton,” says Rafik Goubran, Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International). “Our institution continues to grow a global presence in notable fields such as information and communication technologies, engineering, earth and environmental sciences, and health and wellness.”

The researchers are being recognized in 61 diverse disciplines, highlighting Carleton’s commitment to innovative research and working with community and industry partners to drive real-world solutions to our society’s most complex and pressing challenges.

Researchers by Topic

Acoustics

Anthropology

Aerospace & Aeronautics

Analytical Chemistry

Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing

Behavioural Science & Comparative Psychology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Building & Construction

Business & Management

Chemical Physics

Civil Engineering

Clinical Psychology

Communication & Media Studies

Computation Theory & Mathematics

Criminology

Developmental & Child Psychology

Developmental Biology

Ecology

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Energy

Entomology

Environmental Sciences

Evolutionary Biology

Experimental Psychology

Fisheries

Food Science

General & Internal Medicine

Geochemistry & Geophysics

Geography

Geological & Geomatics Engineering

History

Industrial Engineering & Automation

Inorganic & Nuclear Chemistry

International Relations

Literary Studies

Logistics & Transportation

Materials

Mechanical Engineering & Transports

Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences

Microbiology

Music

Mycology & Parasitology

Networking & Telecommunications

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Nuclear & Particle Physics

Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging

Operations Research

Optics

Optoelectronics & Photonics

Physiology

Plant Biology & Botany

Political Science & Public Administration

Polymers

Rehabilitation

Social Psychology

Social Sciences Methods

Statistics & Probability

Strategic, Defence & Security Studies

Toxicology

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