14 University of Miami engineering professors ranked among the world's top 2% of scientists

Fourteen professors from the University of Miami's College of Engineering have been ranked among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists worldwide. The prestigious ranking, compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier, highlights their significant contributions to research, with citations spanning from 1965 to 2024. The recognition underscores the global influence of their work across diverse engineering fields. 

These faculty members exemplify the University of Miami's commitment to cutting-edge research addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges: 

• Pratim Biswas: Focuses on nanomaterials for environmental applications, including air pollution control and energy production. 

• Mingzhe Chen: Works on next-generation wireless networks, especially machine learning for communication systems. 

• Chao Luo: Advances sustainable and efficient battery technologies, including lithium-ion and sodium-ion systems. 

• Antonio Nanni: Specializes in composite materials to strengthen infrastructure with a focus on sustainability and durability. 

• Singiresu Rao: Renowned for mechanical vibrations and optimization in engineering design. 

• Fateme Rezaei: Focuses on adsorption technologies for energy and environmental solutions, including carbon capture. 

• Xianming Shi: Researches corrosion prevention and material durability, emphasizing sustainability in infrastructure. 

• Helena Solo-Gabriele: Investigates water contamination and public health risks, focusing on microbial water quality. 

• Prannoy Suraneni: Works on sustainable concrete materials to reduce the environmental impact of construction. 

• James Tien: Contributes to aerospace safety, reliability, and system engineering. 

• Chunlei Wang: Develops nanomaterials for energy devices and biosensors. 

• Jie Xu: Focuses on optimizing complex systems in health care and supply chain management. 

• Qingda Yang: Specializes in computational modeling of damage and failure in composite materials. 

• GeCheng Zha: Innovates in high-efficiency aircraft designs and aerodynamic theory. 

Stanford University and Elsevier analyzed research metrics such as publications, citations, and h-index across more than 6 million scientists globally. Over 200 researchers from the University of Miami were honored in this year's list.