Brian Lattimer, department head and Nicholas and Rebecca Des Champs chair in the Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been named a top scholar by analytics platform ScholarGPS. The methodology of the award uses artificial intelligence and data science to provide comprehensive profiles and rankings of scholars, institutions, and publications.

Lattimer is an established expert in the field of fire safety, leading research to create more environmentally-friendly foams for fire suppression on airfields. He has been recognized by academic and industry peers through such organizations as the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, the International Association for Fire Safety Science, and the National Fire Protection Association. He has served on numerous editorial boards and program committees.

Lattimer’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions place him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide according to the most recent 2024 ScholarGPS rankings.