University of Sussex Business School

The University of Sussex Business School is celebrating the remarkable achievements of its faculty members in the latest ScholarGPS rankings. These rankings demonstrate the significant contributions of our scholars to their respective fields, highlighting the global impact and quality of their research.

The Business School has distinguished itself with several faculty members receiving top honours, with the University of Sussex ranking:

• #1 Worldwide (Prior Five Years and Lifetime) for Low Carbon Economy as a global speciality,
• # 1 Worldwide (Prior Five Years) for Political Economy as a global speciality
• #2 in the UK and #11 Worldwide (Prior Five Years) for Economics as a global discipline
• #4 Worldwide (Prior Five Years) for Economic impact analysis as a global speciality

Professor Mari Martiskainen, Professor of Energy and Society, Director of UKRI-funded £15m Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC), and Co-Director of the Sussex Energy Group (SEG), has ranked 6th in the Low-carbon economy category. Professor Martiskainen is recognised as a Highly Ranked Scholar for her work on transitioning energy, housing, and transport systems to support a fair Net Zero society, ensuring everyone benefits equally from low-carbon technologies and solutions, while costs and energy demands are fairly distributed.

Emeritus Professor L. Alan Winters has been recognized as a Top Scholar - Lifetime, ranking #933 in Economics and an impressive #52 in the speciality of Poverty. This accolade places Professor Winters among the top 0.5% of scholars worldwide, based on the profound influence of their research in social sciences and economics.

Professor Benjamin Sovacool, a distinguished faculty member in the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the Business School, is ranked in the Top 30 – Lifetime for Economics and is recognized for his pioneering work in energy policy and sustainability. With hundreds of publications, Professor Sovacool’s research has been instrumental in shaping energy policy and promoting sustainable practices worldwide.

Professor Richard Tol, a leading expert in environmental economics, is ranked among the top 100 economists globally. His extensive body of work, which includes over 350 publications, has significantly advanced the understanding of climate change and its economic impacts.

Interim Dean, Professor Debbie Keeling said: "These outstanding results highlight the world-leading research conducted at the Business School. Our dedicated academics are deeply committed to advancing knowledge in their fields, consistently demonstrating excellence. Further testament to their efforts is the significant real-world impact their research has on policy, the economy and society.”

The University of Sussex Business School continues to be a hub of academic excellence, fostering an environment where groundbreaking research thrives. The achievements of our faculty in the ScholarGPS rankings are a testament to their dedication, expertise, and the high quality of their scholarly work.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our scholars for their outstanding accomplishments and look forward to their continued contributions to academia and society.