Rutgers Earth & Planetary Sciences is also proud to celebrate Professor Robert Kopp, who has once again been named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025—an honor recognizing researchers whose publications rank among the top 1% most cited worldwide. This distinction places Bob among a select group of scholars whose work has shaped global understanding of climate change, sea-level rise, and Earth system risk. His sustained citation leadership strengthens Rutgers’ reputation, attracts top students and collaborators, and underscores the department’s role at the forefront of climate and planetary science.
