Nov 28, 2024
Prof. Simon Alberti and Dr. Titus Franzmann Among the Most Cited Researchers in the World
The annual summary by Clarivate Analytics has identified two BIOTEC researchers as Highly Cited Researchers (HCR). Prof. Simon Alberti in the Molecular Biology and Genetics category and Dr. Titus Franzmann, senior scientist in the Alberti group, in the Cross-Field category. The recognition reflects the growing impact of research in the field of biomolecular condensates.
Prof. Simon Alberti and his group study stress response at the molecular level. Their expertise lies in biomolecular condensates, protein assemblies that act as membraneless compartments inside the cells.
"It is an honor to be selected into this distinguished group of scientists. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our team. Our research focusses on understanding the organization of biomolecules into condensates within cells and exploring how cellular stress impacts this organization." says Prof. Alberti, Chair for Cellular Biochemistry at TUD Dresden University of Technology and research group leader at the BIOTEC.
“Condensates are communities of many biomolecules that can have emergent properties and functions. Studying condensates has already helped us get new insights into how cellular processes, such as DNA damage, are organized in space and time,” says Dr. Titus Franzmann, senior scientist in the Alberti group.
The Alberti group uses cutting-edge methods from cell biology, biochemistry, biophysics, and genetic engineering to investigate the fundamentals of cytoplasm organization, including formation and function of biomolecular condensates.
Prof. Alberti continues to be among the most cited researchers for the third year in a row. For Dr. Franzmann, the recognition comes for the first time.
Eleven Highly Cited Researchers at TU Dresden
This year, there are 6,600 researchers in the Highly Cited Researchers ranking. Among them, there are 300 researchers working in Germany and eleven from TU Dresden. Measured by the number of citations, they are the world's most influential scientists. With its eleven listed researchers, TUD is among the most highly represented institutions nationwide.
About Highly Cited Researchers
The ranking by the data company Clarivate Analytics lists scientists who have been involved in several of the most cited one percent of publications in their field per year of publication in the last decade. The evaluation is based on the Science Citation Index Expanded™ and the Social Sciences Citation Index™.
In addition to the personal award for the researchers, the result is equally an expression of the performance strength of their teams.