With 59 academics on the list citing UCL as their primary affiliation (11 other UCL academics have a different primary institution listed), UCL has the second most researchers on the list among UK institutions, and has remained eighth globally for top-tier research talent.
In the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences, there were 17 academics recognised this year. Researchers were present in five of the 20 academic fields listed, namely: Biology & Biochemistry; Cross-Field; Neuroscience & Behaviour; Psychiatry & Psychology; and Social Sciences.
The list recognised 6,868 Highly Cited Researchers in 2025 from 60 countries and regions who have demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field(s) through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Professor Alan Thompson, Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, said:
“I'm delighted that the Faculty of Brain Sciences is so well represented in Clarivate’s 'Highly Cited Researchers List’ this year. Huge congratulations to all those who have had their achievements recognised in this prestigious list.”
This year’s highly cited researchers from Brain Sciences are as follows:
Biology and Biochemistry:
Neuroscience and Behaviour
Psychiatry and Psychology
Social Sciences
Cross-field