Isenberg Scholars Named Among World’s Most Cited Researchers

Isenberg School of Management scholars are included in the 2026 edition of the global database commonly known as the “Top 2% Scientists” list, which identifies highly cited researchers using standardized citation indicators. Their inclusion recognizes the reach of their published scholarship within the research community.

The recognition spans five Isenberg academic departments: hospitality and tourism management, management, marketing, operations and information management, and sport management.

“We congratulate our colleagues on this recognition of the scholarly influence of their research,” said Fousseni Chabi-Yo, PhD, associate dean for research and PhD programs and Berthiaume Endowed Professor in Business Administration. “We are proud to celebrate their contributions and the breadth of scholarship across Isenberg.”

The database, published through the Elsevier Data Repository, draws on Scopus citation data and incorporates measures that account for co-authorship and authorship position. It provides separate listings for career-long and single-year citation impact.

The Isenberg scholars included on the 2026 list are:

• Albert G. Assaf, PhD, the Hadelman Family Faculty Fellow and Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Melissa Baker, PhD, the Jaime ’76 and Cindy Pereira Faculty Fellow and Chair of Hospitality and Tourism Management Department
• Janet Fink, PhD, retired Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, former Chair of the McCormack Department of Sport Management
• Emily Heaphy, PhD, Professor of Management, the John F. Kennedy Faculty Fellow, and Chair of the Management Department
• Giuseppe (Joe) Labianca, PhD, the Berthiaume Chaired Professor of Leadership (Department of Management)
• Charles Manz, PhD, Professor Emeritus (Department of Management)
• George Milne, PhD, the Edward D. Shirley ’78 Endowed Professor of Marketing
• Anna Nagurney, PhD, the Eugene M. Isenberg Chair in Integrative Studies, PhD Coordinator in Management Science, and Professor of Operations and Information Management
• Irem Onder Neuhofer, PhD, Associate Professor and PhD Program Coordinator in Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Orlando Richard, PhD, the Earl W. Stafford Professor in Management
• Monideepa Tarafdar, PhD, the Charles J. Dockendorff Endowed Professor of Operations and Information Management, and PhD Coordinator in Information Systems
• Matthew Thomson, PhD, the Charles D. Schewe Faculty Fellow, PhD Coordinator, and Professor of Marketing
• Muzzo Uysal, Carney Family Endowed Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

The complete 2026 database and methodology are available through the Elsevier Data Repository.