Pharmacy faculty named among world’s top 2% most-cited researchers
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Faculty from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy are prominently represented among the world’s top 2% most-cited researchers, according to a database compiled by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier. The annual list recognizes researchers whose scholarly publications ranked among the most cited globally for 2024, reflecting the significant impact of their work across disciplines.
Citations are one measure of research influence, signaling that published findings are shaping ongoing discovery and innovation worldwide.
Current Faculty
- Bjoern Bauer, Ph.D.
- Jeff Cain, Ed.D.
- Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova, Ph.D.
- Jürgen Rohr, Ph.D.
- Frank Romanelli, Pharm.D.
- Chang-Guo Zhan, Ph.D.
Faculty Emeriti
- Joseph Chappell, Ph.D.
- Daniel Wermeling, Pharm.D.
- Robert Yokel, Ph.D.
Joint Appointments
- Lisa Cassis, Ph.D. (UK College of Medicine)
- Ilhem Messaoudi, Ph.D. (UK College of Medicine)
- Daniel Pack, Ph.D. (UK College of Engineering)
“This recognition reflects the depth, rigor and global relevance of research happening within the College of Pharmacy and alongside our colleagues across the university,” said Craig Martin, Pharm.D., interim dean. “We are proud of our faculty — past and present — whose scholarship continues to advance science, improve patient care and elevate the reputation of our college worldwide.”
The Stanford-Elsevier database is based on standardized citation metrics derived from Scopus data and represents a snapshot of citations received in 2024. Inclusion places these scholars among the top 2% of researchers worldwide in their respective fields.
The University of Kentucky press release, which includes all 125 UK researchers named among the world’s top 2% most-cited scholars, is available online.