JILA and NIST Fellow Jun Ye has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most influential scientists. For the 12th year in a row, Ye has earned a place on the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list, an honor reserved for researchers whose work ranks among the top 1% of citations globally across their fields.
This distinction highlights Ye’s sustained impact on atomic, molecular, and optical physics, as well as his pioneering contributions to precision measurement and quantum science. His research has transformed technologies such as optical atomic clocks, setting new standards for timekeeping and enabling breakthroughs in navigation, telecommunications, and tests of fundamental physics.
Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers program identifies scientists who have demonstrated broad and significant influence, based on rigorous evaluation of citation data and expert analysis. In 2025, only about 1 in 1,000 researchers worldwide achieved this recognition, underscoring the exceptional nature of Ye’s achievement.
Ye’s continued presence on this list reflects not only his scientific excellence but also his leadership in advancing quantum research initiatives, including the CUbit Quantum Initiative and the Q-SEnSE institute, which are shaping the future of quantum technologies.
For more details on the Highly Cited Researchers program and its selection process, visit Clarivate’s official site.