Five Durham researchers have been named on a prestigious list for their world-leading research.
Professors Carlos Frenk, Adrian Jenkins, Tom Theuns and the late Richard Bower from our Institute for Computational Cosmology, and Professor Yunfei Chen, from our Department of Engineering, have all been recognised in Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2024.
Clarivate uses careful analysis to compile its list of the most cited science academics from across the world who demonstrate significant influence in their research field.
Professor Frenk is our Ogden Professor of Fundamental Physics and founder and former Director of the Institute for Computational Cosmology (ICC).
He is a leader in cosmology research and one of the originators of the "cold dark matter" theory for the formation of galaxies and large-scale structure in the Universe.
Professor Jenkins is the Project Scientist for the DiRAC supercomputer facility hosted at Durham and has conducted pioneering simulation-based research to further our understanding of astronomy and particle physics.
Professor Theuns has significantly advanced our understanding of galaxy formation and the intergalactic medium through his work on cosmological simulations, particularly with the EAGLE project.
Professor Richard Bower, who sadly died in January 2023 aged 58, had been with the University for almost 30 years.
As a Professor of Astronomy, his research spanned observational and theoretical studies of galaxy formation. He also helped develop SWIFT, a revolutionary new approach to high-performance computing.
Professor Yunfei Chen, from our Department of Engineering, is an expert in wireless communications and signal processing, including wireless system designs, wireless sensing, THz communications, machine learning for wireless and hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks. Professor Chen’s work has received many accolades for best papers.
Commenting on their inclusion in the 2024 Highly Cited Researcher list, Professor Frenk said: "It is, of course, wonderful to receive this accolade but I should stress that my research is not an individual pursuit but rather a collaborative effort with many colleagues at Durham and elsewhere.
"They, particularly my PhD students and postdocs, deserve much of the credit for our joint work."
The Highly Cited Research list is a measure of research impact that shapes the future of science, technology and academia globally.
At Durham, we’re proud to have academics from postgraduates through to professors across multiple disciplines who are carrying out vital research every day.
Just this month we announced an investment of almost £30m to train the next generation of researchers to tackle the world’s environmental challenges.
The funding comes from an overall £500 million package announced by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), together with partner-matched funding, to support the training of doctoral students.
The money will develop students’ skills and experience in areas including biological sciences and natural and environmental sciences. At Durham this will see students working with our departments across multiple faculties.
And we regularly collaborate with global institutions and universities from across the world on pioneering research projects that have a global impact.
Above: Professor Richard Bower.
Main picture shows from left to right: Professor Tom Theuns, Professor Yunfei Chen, Professor Adrian Jenkins and Professor Carlos Frenk.
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