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Leeds faculty research continues its upward trajectory, with four disciplines achieving notable gains in the 2023–2026 University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) research rankings. The school’s performance rose in accounting, finance, management information systems, and operations management.

Over the past three years, Leeds scholars produced 272 publications across disciplines, reflecting both the breadth and depth of the school’s research strength, noted Dan Zhang, associate dean for research and academics. “Of these publications, 99 appeared in UTD journals, 146 in Financial Times journals, and 124 in UTD/other A-level journals—demonstrating consistent success in top-tier outlets.” In 2025, Leeds achieved its highest UTD performance ever.

“Overall, the research distribution highlights both depth in elite journal placements and breadth across disciplines, with strong contributions from all areas of research,” Zhang added.

The full breakdown of Leeds’ rankings across disciplines appears in the table at the end of this article.

Real-world impact

Recent examples of faculty influence highlight how Leeds research is shaping business practice and public policy:

• Övünç Yılmaz contributed insights on revenue management and pricing to The Denver Gazette in coverage of a proposed Colorado bill aimed at reducing high concession prices.
• Research by Nicholas Reinholtz and coauthors was featured in the UCLA Anderson Review, examining how metrics shape uncertainty when individuals make predictions about future events.
• Amit Bhattacharjee was interviewed by Newsday for an article on New York Mayor Mamdani’s proposed ban on junk fees.

These examples showcase the school’s growing visibility and relevance as a source of timely, evidence-based perspectives on complex economic and consumer issues.

Driving interdisciplinary innovation

Beyond journal productivity and media visibility, Leeds continues expanding its leadership in interdisciplinary research. The new Initiative for Global Business Impact and Citizen Well‑Being awarded its first round of grants to four projects that bring together Leeds faculty and collaborators across campus and around the world:

• Entrepreneurial Ventures & Climate Change—Danielle Bovenberg,��David Drake and��Jeff York, with collaborators Claudia Doblinger and Isabel Schöberl from Technical University of Munich.
• Housing Ladder—Asaf Bernstein, with Félix-Antoine Gaudreault, Matthijs Korevaar, and Peter Koudijs��from Erasmus School of Economics.
• Household Climate Risk Perceptions—Emily Gallagher and��Nicholas Reinholtz, with Antonia Krefeld-Schwalb from Erasmus School of Economics.
• Elder Fraud Planning & Coping—Tony Cookson and��Michael Gropper, with Daniel Karpati from Erasmus School of Economics.

These projects demonstrate not only the interdisciplinary spirit of Leeds’ scholarship but also the school’s commitment to addressing global business and societal challenges through collaborative research.

Looking ahead

“Leeds’ continued rise in the UTD rankings reflects the strength and momentum of our faculty research,” said Sarah Zechman, senior associate dean of faculty. “Across disciplines, our scholars are producing work that advances knowledge while also informing business practice and public policy.”

Leeds’ 2026 UTD Research Journal Rankings by Discipline (North America)*