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Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., Named to the "Highly Cited Researcher" List by Clariate/Web of Science

08/19/2025

Saint Louis University (SLU) congratulates Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., chair of SLU's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, on being named a "Highly Cited Researcher" by Clarivate/Web of Science. 

Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D.

Sahin Ozdemir, Ph.D., chair of electrical and computer engineering at Saint Louis University 

The Highly Cited Researchers list, released annually by Clarivate/Web of Science, includes researchers who demonstrate significant and wide-ranging influence in their fields of study. 

According to Clarivate, each researcher selected has authored multiple papers that "rank in the top 1% by citations for their field(s) and publication year in the Web of Science over the past decade." 

This recognition places Dr. Ozdemir among the world's most influential scholars, based on citations — a significant achievement.  

Ozdemir is a globally recognized leader in the fields of optics and quantum science and technologies. His extensive work on quantum optics, non-Hermitian physics and micro/nano-photonics has positioned him as a thought leader in these rapidly evolving fields. Ozdemir is a fellow of Optica and the Institute of Physics (IOP) and a senior member of IEEE.

 

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About Saint Louis University

Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic research institutions. Rooted in Jesuit values and its pioneering history as the first university west of the Mississippi River, SLU offers more than 15,300 students a rigorous, transformative education that challenges and prepares them to make the world a better place. As a nationally recognized leader in research and innovation, SLU is an R1 research university, advancing groundbreaking, life-changing discoveries that promote the greater good.