Professor David Chandler, Professor of International Relations at the University of Westminster, was recently ranked 20th in the UK out of scientists working in the field of Political Science by Research.com, a leading academic platform for researchers.
On 22 May, Research.com released the fourth edition of the annual ranking of the world's top political scientists. This prestigious list recognises leading academics based on a detailed analysis of their research output, citation metrics and overall impact in their respective disciplines. Chandler moved up the rankings from 184th in the world and 26th in the UK last year to 154th globally and 20th in the UK for 2025.
Professor Chandler’s research was also received the Political Science Leader Award 2025, which marks the increasing impact of Political Science experts in the field.
With a distinguished career dedicated to the study of International Relations, Critical Security Studies and Political Theory, Professor Chandler’s contributions have significantly shaped contemporary debates in Political Science. He is widely known for his work on resilience, global governance and the politics of complexity, and he has authored numerous influential publications that continue to guide both academic inquiry and policy discussions.
Reacting to the news, Professor Chandler said: “It's always great to have recognition for your research. Political Science is a very broad and competitive field, so I was very happy to see that my research impact was ranked 154th in the world and 20th in the UK. Of course, International Relations is only a small component of Political Science, so to have been recognised with a Political Science Leader Award for 2025 was also tremendous and speaks to the high quality of research that is encouraged and supported at the University of Westminster.”
This achievement directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4: Quality Education and 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.
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