Professor Tony James, joint Deputy Head of the Department of Chemistry, has been listed as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for 2024. This is the third year in a row he has achieved the accolade.

The prestigious list identifies individual researchers in the sciences and social scientists who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field. Of the 6,886 researchers included this year, Professor James is the only academic from the University of Bath and one of just three UK chemists to be recognised in the field of Chemistry.

Each year, an in-house team at the Institute for Scientific Information selects a list of candidates for their exceptional performance in one or more fields in Essential Science Indicators. This initial list of highly cited authors is then refined using qualitative analysis and expert judgement.

Professor James is recognised for his broad, interdisciplinary approach to research, with an underpinning focus on the development of fluorescent molecules. His research interests include chiral recognition, saccharide recognition, anion recognition, imaging agents, probes for redox imbalance and theranostic systems.

The impact of his work on these topics has been seen in a diverse range of areas, including water security, biomass utilization, and the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Particular diseases of interest that this research has targeted include those associated with aging, such as diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and many different forms of cancer.

Speaking on his inclusion on the list, Professor James said: “I am delighted to be listed as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher and am indebted to PhD and Postdoctoral researchers from my group at Bath, as well as outstanding collaborators from around the world. Without them, this accolade would not be possible."

"I would also like to thank the supportive research environment provided in the Department of Chemistry at Bath which is essential for the development of impactful research."

Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers™ are 1 in 1,000.