| # | Scientist | Country | Public Score | Academic Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prof. Peter Freund
 (Theoretical Physicist) |
United States | 1 | 9 | 10 |
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university with a strong focus on the sciences. In 2008 it spent $423.7million on scientfific research.
Chicago staff and students have been involved in leading scientific research including the physics that led to the world first man-made, self-sustained nuclear reaction. The University is also home to the largest university press in the USA.
