Thirteen current and former researchers from the College of Education and Human Sciences are among the 180 Huskers featured in the 2024 list of the world's most influential researchers.
The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List is a comprehensive analysis of all peer-reviewed papers across scientific disciplines. It measures the significance of the research, including how often each study is cited in the work of other scientists. The publication is the definitive list of research that has made the most significant impact across each field of study.
“This list highlights the exceptional strength of UNL faculty and the transformative impact of their groundbreaking research, both in Nebraska and globally,” said Sherri Jones, interim vice chancellor for research and innovation. “It is a recognition that underscores the significance of our university’s research efforts and serves as a cornerstone for advancing our ambitious vision for the future.”
The full list of UNL researchers on the list is available here. The complete list of individuals from CEHS includes:
- Katie Edwards, Educational Psychology
- Michael Epstein, Special Education and Communication Disorders (emeritus)
- Birdie Ganz, Special Education and Communication Disorders
- Mary Ann Johnson, Nutrition and Health Sciences (emeritus)
- Kenneth Kiewra, Educational Psychology (emeritus)
- John Maag, Special Education and Communication Disorders
- J. Ron Nelson, Special Education and Communication Disorders (emeritus)
- Robert Reid, Special Education and Communication Disorders (emeritus)
- Susan Sheridan, Educational Psychology
- Susan Swearer, Educational Psychology
- Richard Torraco, Educational Administration (emeritus)
- Yiqi Yang, Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design
- Janos Zempleni, Nutrition and Health Sciences
Stanford University partners with Elsevier, a Dutch publishing and analytics company, to generate the list annually. The team uses data provided by Scopus, a source-neutral abstract and citation database.
Each scientist is assigned a score based on a variety of metrics, including h-index (a measurement of the impact and productivity of an author or group of authors) and adjusted citation counts. Scientists are classified into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields according to the standard Science-Metrix classification.
The most current list provides a complete overview of citation year 2023, based on an Aug. 1, 2024, data snapshot from Scopus. An overview of methodology is available here.
College of Education and Human Sciences
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Nutrition and Health Sciences
Special Education and Communication Disorders
Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design
