University of Sydney: Sydney researchers ranked among global elite

Around 400 academics from the University of Sydney have been recognised among the best in the world in their fields, from renewable energies and chronic disease prevention to space science.
The prestigious 2022 Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher List, released yesterday, named 23 Sydney experts among the top one percent in their fields, while a Stanford University study, published earlier this month, ranked 393 Sydney academics among the global top two percent in their fields.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Emma Johnston said the results reflect the significant contribution Sydney scholars are making to science.

These distinguished researchers are at the very top of their fields; seeking new knowledge, pushing boundaries and spurring innovation.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Emma Johnston
“Their important work is making significant contributions to understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases, melanoma, mental health issues and obesity, as well as creating a more sustainable future, with work on the role of soil to manage climate change and the development of next-generation solar technology,” Professor Johnston said.
Artificial intelligence expert Professor Dacheng Tao was among a small group of academics to be named in the top one percent of academics in two separate fields (computer science and engineering).

His ground-breaking research is improving the safety of driverless cars and teaching robots to mimic a human’s actions from videos.
Professor Glenda Halliday (pictured above), who was recently named NSW Scientist of the Year, was also ranked in the top one percent of her field globally.

Professor Halliday has dedicated her career to investigating how our brain is affected both structurally and biochemically by neurodegenerative diseases.

Her work has had a profound contribution to improving the lives of those with Parkinson’s, dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases.