Eleven Basel researchers among the world’s most cited
In 2025, eleven scientists from the University of Basel are recognized as some of the most frequently cited researchers in the world, according to the latest edition of the “Highly Cited Researchers” ranking.
12 November 2025
The "Highly Cited Researcher" distinction honors scientists who have made a significant and wide-ranging impact in their fields.
The selection process relies on data from the interdisciplinary citation index known as the “Web of Science Core Collection,” along with both quantitative and qualitative analyses conducted by experts. The “Cross-Field” category specifically features scientists who have published exceptional work across multiple disciplines.
Biology and Biochemistry
- Prof. Dr. Torsten Schwede, Department Biozentrum
- Dr. Gabriel Studer, Department Biozentrum
Cross-Field
- Prof. Dr. Sebastian Hiller, Department Biozentrum
- Prof. em. Dr. DDr. h.c. Christian Körner, Department of Environmental Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Richard A. Neher, Department Biozentrum
- Prof. Dr. Alexander F. Schier, Department Biozentrum
- Prof. Dr. Alfred Zippelius, Department of Biomedicine
Environment and Ecology
- Prof. Dr. Christine Alewell, Department of Environmental Sciences
- Prof. Dr. Pasquale Borrelli, Department of Environmental Sciences
Microbiology
- Prof. Dr. Klaus Schläppi, Department of Environmental Sciences
Neuroscience and Behavior
- Prof. Dr. Jens Kuhle, Departments of Biomedicine and Clinical Research
The list of Highly Cited Researchers, published annually by the US company Clarivate, includes nearly 6,900 researchers worldwide this year. Switzerland ranks ninth in the country ranking with 130 distinguished scientists.