Fulbright College Faculty Recognized Among World’s Most Cited Researchers
Thirteen esteemed faculty members from across the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences have earned recognition among the top 2 percent of researchers worldwide, demonstrating the college’s commitment to research and innovation.
The Stanford/Elsevier Ranking List, produced by the Elsevier Data Repository, reflects the significant impact these researchers have made in their respective fields through frequently cited work that advances scientific understanding and discovery. The list’s searchable database is also available at topresearcherslist.com.
The college’s recognized faculty members and their departments include:
Department of Anthropology
- Joseph “Mike” Plavcan, professor and chair of the department
- Peter Ungar, Distinguished Professor and director of environmental dynamics
Department of Biological Sciences
- Jeremy Beaulieu, associate professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Jingyi Chen, professor and vice chair of the department
Department of Geosciences
- Song Feng, associate professor
Department of Mathematical Sciences
- Jiahui Chen, assistant professor
Departments of Physics
- Laurent Bellaiche, Distinguished Professor
- Huzxiang Fu, professor
- Julio Gea-Banacloche, professor
- Jin Hu, associate professor
Department of Psychological Sciences
- Grant Shields, assistant professor
- Byron Zamboanga, professor
“We are so proud of these amazing faculty members and all of their achievements in their respective fields,” said Brian Raines, dean of Fulbright College.
“These incredible Fulbright College researchers each contribute to the University of Arkansas’ classification as a top-tier research institution, continuously helping to drive innovation and economic development in Arkansas and beyond,” he added.
About Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: The Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most academically diverse unit on the University of Arkansas campus with three schools, 16 departments and numerous academic programs and research centers. The college provides the majority of the core curriculum for all University of Arkansas students. Get the inside scoop on all things Fulbright College by subscribing to the digital Fulbright REVIEW publication.
About the University of Arkansas: As Arkansas’ flagship institution, the U of A provides an internationally competitive education in more than 200 academic programs. Founded in 1871, the U of A contributes more than $2.2 billion to Arkansas’ economy through the teaching of new knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship and job development, discovery through research and creative activity while also providing training for professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the U of A among the few U.S. colleges and universities with the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the U of A among the top public universities in the nation. See how the U of A works to build a better world at Arkansas Research and Economic Development News.