Eight MSU researchers have been recognized in the 2019 Highly Cited Researchers List, an annual compilation of the global leaders in scientific influence by Clarivate Analytics.

Each year, the Web of Science Group identifies the world’s most influential researchers. The list includes those who have been most cited by peers over the past decade.

The list, in its sixth year, acknowledges scientists from 21 fields of study. According to the report, “in 2019, fewer than 6,300, or 0.1%, of the world’s researchers, have earned this exclusive distinction.”

The MSU roster for 2019 includes:

• Christoph Benning – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, and MSU AgBioResearch
• Aaron McCright  – Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology and the Environmental Science and Policy Program
• Sheng Yang He  – University Distinguished Professor, Departments of Plant Biology and Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences, MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Plant Resilience Institute, and MSU AgBioResearch.
• Gregg Howe  – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, MSU-DOE Plant Research Lab, Plant Resilience Institute, and MSU AgBioResearch.
• Rufus Isaacs  – Professor, Department of Entomology and MSU AgBioResearch.
• Phil Robertson  – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences and MSU AgBioResearch
• James Tiedje  – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences and MSU AgBioResearch
• Jeffry Wooldrige  – University Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics

 – Igor Houwat, Melanie Kauffman, Val Osowski, and Cameron Rudolph