Three faculty members from the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering have been recognized among the world’s top 2% of scientists in 2024, according to Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. This prestigious ranking identifies the most widely cited scholars across all scientific disciplines, emphasizing their global research influence and outstanding scholarly impact.

The recognized faculty members and their respective fields are:

Kay Wille (Rank: 49,090) – Built Environment & Design

Explore Dr. Wille’s pioneering work on developing a risk assessment framework for pyrrhotite-induced concrete deterioration. His research not only advances understanding of material durability but also addresses the real-world impacts of crumbling concrete foundations on communities across Connecticut. 

• acmc.engr.uconn.edu
• crumblingconcrete.engr.uconn.edu

Emmanouil N. Anagnostou (Rank: 83,027) – Earth & Environmental Sciences

Learn about Dr. Anagnostou’s leadership in remote sensing and hydrometeorology, including efforts to enhance flood prediction, water management, and energy grid resilience. His work bridges engineering and environmental science to promote sustainable solutions for global water and climate challenges.

• eversource.uconn.edu
• circa.uconn.edu

Baikun Li (Rank: 182,712) – Engineering

Discover Dr. Li’s innovative contributions to environmental biotechnology, including her research on microbial electrochemical systems and resource recovery from wastewater. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering and sustainability to advance cleaner water and energy technologies.

• bioinnovation.engineering.uconn.edu/person/baikun-li/
• materials-science.institute.uconn.edu/person/baikun-li/

These faculty members’ inclusion on the Stanford Top 2% List underscores their sustained excellence and the high impact of their research. Their work exemplifies SoCEE’s commitment to advancing knowledge and developing engineering solutions that improve infrastructure, protect the environment, and foster resilient communities.

The rankings are determined through a comprehensive citation score (c-score), which incorporates six metrics such as total citations, h-index, and authorship positions. Scholars ranking in the top 100,000 globally or within the top 2% of their subfield are included. Learn more about the World’s Top 2% Scientists List.

Congratulations to Drs. Wille, Anagnostou, and Li for their exceptional achievements and continued contributions to engineering and environmental science!