Subfield · Geophysics · Canada
Geophysics research in Canada
University of Alberta ranks first in Canada for Geophysics research in 2022–2025 (#62 worldwide), followed by Geological Survey of Canada and University of Calgary.
- Canada's world rank
- #10 of 47 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 1.5k
- Top-10% rate
- 18.2%
- Ranked institutions
- 5
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Geophysics in Canada?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of AlbertaEdmonton | #62 | 24.5 | 21.0% | 143 |
| 2 | Geological Survey of CanadaOttawa | #117 | 12.9 | 19.0% | 100 |
| 3 | University of CalgaryCalgary | #121 | 12.3 | 17.1% | 91 |
| 4 | University of British ColumbiaVancouver | #123 | 12.0 | 15.7% | 91 |
| 5 | Western UniversityLondon | #194 | 3.7 | 13.9% | 63 |
Institutions in Canada above the floor of 40 fractional works in Geophysics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Geophysics researchers in Canada?
Christopher Beaumont, John M. Hanchar and R. D. Hyndman rank highest among researchers based in Canada.
- 1Christopher Beaumont#21,227 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 49 works
- 2John M. Hanchar#21,744 worldwide overall1.2k citations · 34 works
- 3R. D. Hyndman#25,671 worldwide overall849 citations · 41 works
- 4W. R. Peltier#34,055 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 16 works
- 5J. X. Mitrovica#34,558 worldwide overall1k citations · 32 works
- 6Sarah‐Jane Barnes#41,040 worldwide overall653 citations · 26 works
- 7Donald W. Davis#42,399 worldwide overall795 citations · 32 works
- 8Eldad Haber#56,456 worldwide overall534 citations · 25 works
- 9Sandra L. Kamo#61,069 worldwide overall704 citations · 31 works
- 10Mark D. Hannington#66,640 worldwide overall603 citations · 28 works
- 11Anthony E. Williams‐Jones#66,941 worldwide overall998 citations · 45 works
- 12Ali Polat#67,464 worldwide overall708 citations · 34 works
- 13Jeremy P. Richards#69,429 worldwide overall599 citations · 27 works
- 14R. G. Pratt#71,662 worldwide overall266 citations · 23 works
- 15Gail M. Atkinson#72,738 worldwide overall443 citations · 33 works