Stanford University and Elsevier recognized several NETL researchers as among the top 2% of highly influential scientists in the world for their contributions in advancing critical areas of science and technology vital to the Lab’s work to deliver affordable, reliable and secure energy to the nation.

Several NETL researchers were recognized based on single-year citations and others were recognized for career citations. 

The single-year citation recognitions were Michael C. Gao, Ray M. Boswell, Wissam A. Saidi, Ranjani V. Siriwardane (retired), Mehrdad Massoudi, Dan C. Sorescu, Yuhua Duan, Douglas R. Kauffman, Tran X. Phuoc (retired), Angela L. Goodman, Yongkoo Seol, Stoichko Antonov and Michael P. Buric.

The career citation recognitions were Dan C. Sorescu, Michael C. Gao, Ray M. Boswell, Wissam A. Saidi, Tran X. Phuoc (retired), Ranjani V. Siriwardane (retired), Mehrdad Massoudi, Yuhua Duan, Sofiane Benyahia, David E. Alman, Randall S. Gemmen (retired), Ronald W. Breault (retired), Angela L. Goodman, Larry R. Myer and Ömer N. Doǧan (retired).

NETL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory dedicated to advancing the nation's energy future by creating innovative solutions that strengthen the security, affordability and reliability of energy systems and natural resources. With laboratories in Albany, Oregon; Morgantown, West Virginia; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, NETL creates advanced energy technologies that support DOE’s mission while fostering collaborations that will lead to a resilient and abundant energy future for the nation.