Bennett Institute researchers recognised among the world’s most influential scientists
Researchers affiliated with the Bennett Institute have been recognised among the world’s leading scholars in the latest Stanford–Elsevier Global Ranking of Top Scientists, reflecting the international reach and impact of research taking place across the Institute and its partner centres.
The prestigious dataset, published in October 2026, assesses researchers using internationally standardised measures of citation impact, recognising both recent research influence and sustained contributions over the course of an academic career. These rankings are widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive measures of research influence, using citation data from millions of scholarly publications to identify researchers whose work is shaping their fields and informing research, policy and practice worldwide.
Several academics connected to our research community achieved outstanding positions in their fields.
Professor Benjamin Sovacool secured the highest global ranking in Energy (number 1!), a field comprising more than 371,000 researchers worldwide. He was also ranked an exceptional 33rd across all scientific disciplines, underlining the significance of his contributions to research on energy transitions, sustainability and climate policy.
In the field of Science Studies, Professor Ben Martin was ranked 31st worldwide, while Professor Karoline Rogge was ranked 53rd globally, recognising their influential work on science, innovation and policy.
Meanwhile, Professor Felix Creutzig was ranked 45th in Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences, reflecting the impact of his interdisciplinary research on climate change mitigation, sustainable development and urban transformation.
With Professor Jeremy Hall ranking within the top 1.5% of researchers globally within the field of Business and Management.
These rankings highlight the strength of the Bennett Institute’s research ecosystem and its commitment to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing societies today. By bringing together expertise across innovation, sustainability, governance and public policy, the Institute continues to generate research that shapes academic debate and informs decision-making around the world.
The recognition of these scholars in one of the world’s most respected assessments of research influence demonstrates the global standing of the Institute and the far-reaching impact of its work.
Congratulations to all!
