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University of California, Santa Barbara: A Global Leader in Research Rankings

The University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) has earned an impressive global, North American, and U.S. ranking in research, as illustrated by its H-index performance. This highlights UCSB’s substantial contributions to academic research and innovation, particularly in natural sciences and education.

UCSB Global, North American, and U.S. Rankings

Overall Metrics:

  • World Rank: 107 out of 18,587 universities.
  • North America Rank: 54 out of 2,323 universities.
  • U.S. Rank: 46 out of 2,122 universities.

H-Index Insights:

  • Total H-Index: 73 (World #107, U.S. #46)
  • H-Index (Last 6 Years): 42 in North America (#42), 37 in the U.S.
  • i10-Index (Total): 91 in World, 50 in North America
  • Citations (Last 6 Years): 72 citations in the World ranking (#43)

This data underscores UCSB’s international reputation for impactful research contributions and its role as a powerhouse for innovation.


Top 3 Contributors to UCSB’s Rankings

  1. Pierre Petroff
    • H-Index Metrics: Total H-Index: 216 | Last 6 Years: 148
    • Specialization: Solid state physics and semiconductor quantum materials.
    • Global Rank: #283 | U.S. Rank: #150 | UCSB Rank: #1
  2. Richard E Mayer
    • H-Index Metrics: Total H-Index: 185 | Last 6 Years: 124
    • Specialization: Educational psychology, focusing on learning processes and instructional design.
    • Global Rank: #833 | U.S. Rank: #315 | UCSB Rank: #2
  3. Galen Stucky
    • H-Index Metrics: Total H-Index: 171 | Last 6 Years: 75
    • Specialization: Chemical sciences, with an emphasis on materials chemistry.
    • Global Rank: #1,093 | U.S. Rank: #436 | UCSB Rank: #3

UCSB’s Excellence in Research

The rankings showcase UCSB’s significant impact on research and global innovation. With experts like Pierre Petroff driving advancements in solid-state physics and Richard E Mayer revolutionizing educational psychology, UCSB stands as a testament to excellence in higher education.

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