Highly Cited Researches 2025: Dr. José Rodriguez Is Among the Most Cited Researches of the World

Universidad San Sebastián researcher was included in the Clarivate international list for the twelfth consecutive year, which highlights the most cited researchers among the top 1% worldwide in their respective fields.

Dr. José Rodriguez, Director of the Center for Energy Transition (CTE) at Universidad San Sebastian, was included for the twelfth consecutive year in the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers ranking, a list that recognizes researchers whose scientific production is among the most cited 1% globally in their field, according to the Web of Science database. Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is the only South American researcher with constant presence in this ranking for the last twelve years, which shows the continuing influence of his work in the international field.

“More than just a personal recognition, this kind of mention reflects the continuity and impact of the collaborative work we have developed over the last years. Research consists of a collective task that requires perseverance, accuracy, and a deep vocation for knowledge contribution from Chile. From the University, this also represents an opportunity to inspire new generations to be involved in science and engineering, and to become change leaders that are capable of transforming society through knowledge,” added Dr. Rodriguez.

His research focuses on power electronics and electromobiliy, specifically on the development of multilevel inverters; in other words, devices that converts continuous current, such as that generated from solar panels, to alternating current. The usage and distribution method is required to efficiently provide electricity to households and industries.

In one of its most influential publications about the predictive control of multilevel inverters from 2002, it corresponds to one of the most cited research on the IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics journal, which demonstrates the relevance of his work. His contributions have helped to enhance the efficiency of industrial applications and systems based on renewable energies (solar, air, tidal energy, and hydroelectricity), by collaborating towards a more sustainable energetic and electric system transition.

To see a Chilean investigator listed in the classification in the engineering field shows the national potential in applied science. Nowadays, engineering plays a deceive role on global challenges such as energy transition, sustainability, and technology innovation. That is why it is important to strengthen research and collaboration between universities, the state, and national companies, in order to transform the said knowledge into specific solutions for national development,” adds Dr. Rodriguez.

The researcher recently surpassed the thousands of indexed publications on the Scopus database, which reflects his large scientific production. His continuing presence in the Clarivate list underlines the international impact of his studies in electrical conversion technologies. Placing once again Universidad San Sebastian on the global map of high-level research.