The late Professor George Patton has been named among the most highly cited researchers in the world in 2024.

Professor George Patton has left a remarkable legacy in adolescent health, bringing global attention to this unique developmental stage. His work defined the unmet needs of the world’s young people and articulated key actions required to improve their health.

Of the world’s population of scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers are 1 in 1,000. The Highly Cited Researchers 2024 list from Clarivate celebrates researchers ranked in the top 1 per cent in the Web of Science citation index, which demonstrates significant influence in their research field.

Professor Patton was highly cited in the cross-field category. He has appeared on the list for six consecutive years.