Klooster named a Top Scholar

History Professor Willem Klooster has been named a top scholar by ScholarGPS, which recognizes outstanding performance in various fields, disciplines, and specialties. 

ScholarGPS cited Klooster’s strong publication record, the impact of his work, and the notable quality of his scholarly contributions in ranking him in the top 0.5% of all scholars worldwide.

Klooster specializes in the history of the Atlantic world from the 15th through the 19th centuries. He teaches classes on comparative colonialism (the Americas), the age of Atlantic revolutions (1776–1824), and Caribbean history.