The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) proudly announces that Prof. Joeri Van Mierlo, head of the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre at VUB, has been recognised for the second consecutive year as a "Highly Cited Researcher" in the field of Engineering by Clarivate.
He is the only Belgian professor in this domain to receive this prestigious recognition in 2024, reaffirming his significant and wide-ranging influence in scientific research.
The "Highly Cited Researcher" list identifies researchers worldwide whose work ranks in the top 1% most cited papers in their field and year of publication, based on data from Web of Science™ over the past decade. This exclusive group of researchers plays a pivotal role in advancing their disciplines and shaping the future of science and technology.
Besides Prof. Van Mierlo, only one other researcher in Belgium is listed in the Engineering category.
With an impressive H-index of 63, over 15,000 citations, and contributions to more than 311 publications in the Web of Science Core Collection, Prof. Van Mierlo is among the global leaders in his field. As head of the renowned MOBI Electromobility Research Centre, he plays a pioneering role in research on sustainable technologies, electric vehicles, energy storage, and transport innovations. His work has had a significant impact not only academically, but also socially and industrially.
Prof. Joeri Van Mierlo shared his thoughts on this prestigious recognition:
"I am honoured to be recognised once again as a Highly Cited Researcher in the field of Engineering. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team at the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre. It motivates us to continue advancing sustainable technologies that shape the future of transport and energy storage."
Recognition and Impact
Being named a "Highly Cited Researcher" is a major milestone for Prof. Van Mierlo and underscores the strong reputation of VUB and the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre as leading research institutions. This remarkable achievement will be highlighted through VUB channels (TechTransfer, Research, the faculty, and Marcom), and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Van Mierlo for this exceptional recognition.
Further InformationProf. Van Mierlo’s work can be accessed via his Web of Science ResearcherID profile or by consulting the Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list.
For more information about the MOBI Electromobility Research Centre, visit the website: mobi.research.vub.be.
Contact
For more information or press inquiries, please contact:
Niamh Byl
Communications Manager, MOBI – Electromobility Research Centre
E-mail: niamh.byl@vub.be 0488256146
