NTU Singapore scientists named among world’s most influential researchers
For their significant influence across a broad range of disciplines, 33 scientists from NTU Singapore have been recognised among the world’s most influential researchers this year.
The Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate, a United Kingdom-based data analytics company, identifies and celebrates the world’s most influential scientists for their impact on the research community, based on the rate at which their work has been cited by others over the last decade.
According to Clarivate, only one in 1,000 scientists and social scientists worldwide achieves this distinction.
This year, 33 NTU scientists account for 36 mentions on the list.
Among them are senior University leaders Prof Joseph Sung, Senior Vice President (Health and Life Sciences) and Dean of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine; Prof Lee Pooi See, Vice President (International Engagement); and Prof Warren Chan, Dean of the College of Engineering.
Also on the list is Prof Pu Kanyi, who is recognised for his work in three areas: biology and biochemistry, chemistry, and materials science.
Prof Pu, Associate Dean (Research) at NTU’s College of Engineering, is among only 31 scientists globally recognised for their contributions in three or more research areas.
His research covers molecular imaging and chemical biology, including the development of tools made of biochemicals for disease diagnosis and medical therapy.
In addition, Assoc Prof Yuen Chau from the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering is recognised for his work in computer science and engineering. He is among 227 scientists globally to be recognised in two research areas.
Who’s who of influential researchers
Scientists on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list are those whose research publications are among the top 1 per cent, based on the number of citations for their fields and year. Researchers from 21 disciplines are considered, including computer science, molecular biology and genetics, economics and business, as well as the social sciences.
This year’s list features more than 6,800 international scientists from 60 countries and regions.
NTU scientists on the list this year are recognised for their research in areas such as computer science, materials science, clinical medicine, biology and biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, and physics. Nearly half of them are recognised for their interdisciplinary research, reflecting NTU’s emphasis on tackling complex global challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
The full list of NTU scientists named by Clarivate as Highly Cited Researchers in 2025 can be found here.
