Seven Rutgers School of Social Work Faculty Named to Prestigious Top 2% Global Scientist List
Rutgers School of Social Work is proud to announce that seven of its esteemed faculty members have been recognized in the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, released on September 19, 2025. This distinguished annual list identifies the most influential researchers worldwide, based on rigorous analysis of bibliometric indicators such as career-long and single-year citations, h-index, and co-authorship metrics.
This year’s honorees from the School of Social Work are:
- Professor Edward Alessi
- Distinguished Professor Victoria Banyard
- Distinguished Research Professor Stephen Crystal
- Associate Dean for Faculty Development & Professor Chien-Chung Huang
- Director of the Hub for Aging Collaboration & Professor Emily Greenfield
- Director of the Center for Research on Ending Violence & Professor Sarah McMahon
- Director of the Center for Prevention Science & Distinguished Professor N. Andrew Peterson
This recognition places these scholars among the top 2% of scientists globally, highlighting their exceptional contributions to research, policy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
“This exceptional recognition is a powerful testament to the caliber and global impact of the research conducted within our School," said Dr. Huang. "It further solidifies our faculty's position among the world's most-cited scientists."
Dr. Huang continued, "Being featured in this elite 2% underscores the profound, transformative influence our scholars are having not only in social work but across interdisciplinary fields. Their innovative work is actively shaping policy, advancing knowledge, and driving critical solutions to some of society's most complex challenges. We are immensely proud of their dedication and the significant role their scholarship plays in cementing Rutgers' reputation as a global leader in scientific discovery."
The Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings are widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive assessments of global scientific impact, making this achievement a significant milestone for the School and the broader Rutgers community.
