Search Open menu Explore News and Events Open menu Home News and Events Latest News 2021 November Durham researchers named among world’s best Durham researchers named among world’s best 16 November 2021 Research news Share page: Three of our professors have been named among the world’s best for the quality and influence of their research, highlighting the global strength of Durham’s research. Three of our professors have been named among the world’s best for the quality and influence of their research, highlighting the global strength of Durham’s research. Cosmologists Carlos Frenk, Adrian Jenkins and Tom Theuns were recognised in the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list. The Clarivate list identifies scientists and social scientists who have published multiple research papers that rank in the top one per cent for citations in their field. Space Science The listing of Carlos, Adrian and Tom puts Durham joint first in the UK, joint second in Europe and joint third in the world, for the strength of our research in Space Science. Carlos is the one of the original proponents of the theory of cold dark matter which has now become the standard model of cosmology. He is one of the world’s foremost researchers in this field, and this year was awarded the Rumford Prize for Physics from the Royal Society, following the award of the Paul Dirac Medal and Prize by the Institute of Physics last year. Adrian is a leading expert on cosmological simulations and the nature of dark matter, and has pioneered techniques that are now in widespread use across the world. Finally, Tom is a foremost expert on cosmological simulations of the formation of galaxies and has carried out ground-breaking investigations into the evolution of gas – the raw material of stars in the universe. List of success The Clarivate list identifies scientists and social scientists who have published multiple research papers that rank in the top one per cent in their field in the Web of Science citation index. In total, 6,602 researchers from more than 70 countries and regions have been recognised by Clarivate this year. Our Vice-Provost (Research), Professor Colin Bain, congratulated the trio for their high-quality research work, which, as shown by the Clarivate list, is highly regarded by fellow researchers globally. Find out more: See the full Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. Professors Carlos Frenk, Adrian Jenkinsand Tom Theuns are members of our world-renowned Institute for Computational Cosmology. Find out more about our research in Cosmology and Astronomy. Learn more about research at Durham and our position in world rankings. Study opportunities at Durham. Top Stories Sugar could help repair artificial human joints MoU Signed with Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Getting Active Through Moving Social Work Contact Durham University Website Feedback Durham University on Twitter Durham University on Facebook Durham University on LinkedIn Durham University on YouTube Durham University on Instagram The University About Us Jobs Contact Us Visit Us Our Colleges Academic Departments Statements and Policies Notices Statement on Modern Slavery Freedom of Expression Covid-19 Information Website Accessibility Student Complaints and Non-Academic Misconduct Business Services Helping Business Analytical Services Global Durham International Consortia Research & Partnerships Useful Links Learn Ultra DUO Banner Self Service Staff Directory Technician Commitment The Palatine Centre Durham University Stockton Road Durham DH1 3LE Charitable Status Disclaimer Trading Name Cookie Policy Privacy Notices © 2021 Durham University