Solving-FCB Co-principal investigators Dr. William Cheung and Dr. Rashid Sumaila have once again been named on Clarivate’s 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list. This prestigious annual list acknowledges researchers whose work ranks in the top 1% by citations in their respective fields over the past 11 years, signifying their significant global influence.
Dr. Sumaila, a Canada Research Chair in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), is celebrated for his groundbreaking work in fisheries economics, ocean conservation policy, and marine ecosystem valuation. His research, which bridges natural science, economics, and policy, has garnered over 66,000 citations and an h-index of 93. Dr. Cheung, Director of UBC’s Changing Ocean Research Unit, focuses his research on the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems and fisheries and has amassed over 66,000 citations with an h-index of 80.
Both Dr. Cheung and Dr. Sumaila have been consistently featured as highly cited researchers, with both receiving the award annually since 2021. Their continued presence on this list underscores the sustained impact and importance of their scholarly contributions.
The 2025 list highlights 6,868 researchers from more than 1,300 institutions across 60 countries, illustrating the global concentration of top-tier research talent. Canada is home to 227 of these distinguished researchers, emphasizing the national significance of the contributions made by academics like Drs. Sumaila and Cheung. Clarivate’s selection process is a meticulous combination of quantitative analysis and expert qualitative assessment, ensuring that only researchers with a demonstrably broad and significant influence are recognized.
This honour reinforces the outstanding leadership of William and Rashid, not just in Solving-FCB but in their many related projects, pioneering sustainable ocean and fisheries science. Their influential research and guidance is pivotal in shaping policy, guiding sustainable practices, and advancing interdisciplinary understanding at the critical intersection of food, climate change, and biodiversity.
Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List
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