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ScholarGPS recognizes UWF professor, known for BP oil spill research, as highly-ranked scholar

July 30, 2025 | Staff Reporters

Distinguished University of West Florida biology professor Dr. Wade Jeffrey has earned global recognition with a ranking by ScholarGPS. The academic ranking platform named Jeffrey a “Highly Ranked Scholar,” placing him in the top .05% worldwide in the field of life sciences. Scholars are recognized for their significant contributions to research, as measured by publication count, citations and h-index.

University of West Florida’s Dr. Wade Jeffrey has been recognized as highly ranked scholar by ScholarGPS. This picture was taken on one of Jeffrey’s expeditions to Antarctica.