A recent analysis published by Stanford University included 17 current and former NETL researchers in the top 2% of global scientists, demonstrating the level of talent and expertise the Lab is bringing to bear on the nation’s decarbonization goals.

“NETL brings together some of the best and brightest minds in the world to develop innovative solutions for clean energy and decarbonization,” NETL Director Marianne Walck said. “The Stanford list underscores this fact, showing the significant impact of our talented workforce.”

The analysis comprised lists according to single-year impact and career-long impact.

Current and former NETL researchers listed in the top 2% for single-year impact were Dominic Alfonso, Ray Boswell, Yuhua Duan, Michael C. Gao, Angela L. Goodman, Jeffrey Hawk, Gordon R. Holcomb, Douglas Kauffman, Yueh Lin Lee, Ping Lu, Mehrdad Massoudi, Ali A. Rownaghi and Wissam Saidi.

Current and former NETL researchers listed in the top 2% for career-long impact were Dominic Alfonso, David E. Alman, Sofiane Benyahia, Ray Boswell, Ömer N. Doğan, Yuhua Duan, Michael C. Gao, Angela L. Goodman, Jeffrey Hawk, Gordon R. Holcomb, Ping Lu, Mehrdad Massoudi, James Rawers and Wissam Saidi.

“It’s inspiring to see so many of our own on these lists,” Walck said. “It is particularly satisfying that some of our researchers appear on both lists, which means that they have not only contributed significantly to the scientific knowledge base this year but have consistently provided high-impact work to the research community throughout their careers.”

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory that drives innovation and delivers solutions for a clean and secure energy future. By leveraging its highly skilled innovators and state-of-the-art research facilities, NETL is advancing carbon management and resource sustainability technologies to enable environmental sustainability for all Americans.