Three UWM Geography Faculty Recognized Among World’s Top Researchers

Three faculty members from UWM’s Department of Geography, Dr. Anne Bonds, Dr. Mark Schwartz, and Dr. Changshan Wu, have been named to the prestigious Stanford-Elsevier ranking of the world’s most-cited researchers. This annual list measures scholarly impact by tracking how often a researcher’s work is cited in other scientific publications, offering a key indicator of influence within their fields. The rankings are based on a comprehensive global database of leading scientists.

In addition to the 2024 rankings, Stanford-Elsevier also evaluates researchers’ career-long impact. On that list, 84 UWM scholars rank among the top 2 percent worldwide, underscoring the university’s strong research presence across disciplines. Congratulations to Drs. Bonds, Schwartz, and Wu on this outstanding achievement!

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