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Europe Highly Cited Researchers 308 Scientists Citation Rankings - 2026
See how widely and consistently research is cited with real-time citation rankings.
Covering 2.6 million scientists, this list evaluates both total and last 5 years’ citation counts to measure scientific influence and highlight Highly Cited Researchers.
Built on transparency, it also addresses unethical practices and encourages reporting of violations. Compare results across 13 fields and 221 disciplines.
* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
178,560
World Rank
4,222
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total6,634
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Last 5 Years1,967
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Last 5 Years / Total0.297
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
183,546
World Rank
4,331
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total6,459
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Last 5 Years1,449
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Last 5 Years / Total0.224
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
190,840
World Rank
4,474
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total6,209
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Last 5 Years1,523
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Last 5 Years / Total0.245
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
198,952
World Rank
4,628
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total5,956
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Last 5 Years714
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Last 5 Years / Total0.120
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
213,371
World Rank
4,905
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total5,538
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Last 5 Years1,798
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Last 5 Years / Total0.325
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
238,652
World Rank
5,356
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total4,927
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Last 5 Years620
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Last 5 Years / Total0.126
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
247,621
World Rank
5,493
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Others
Thin films | optical modeling | interference coatings | Nano science and technology | Nano catalysi
Thin films | optical modeling | interference coatings | Nano science and technology | Nano catalysi
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Total4,735
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Last 5 Years2,294
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Last 5 Years / Total0.484
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
252,712
World Rank
5,570
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total4,632
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Last 5 Years1,545
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Last 5 Years / Total0.334
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
264,955
World Rank
5,816
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Business & Management / Entrepreneurship
IoT | connectivity | sensors | sensor fusion | innovation managemen
IoT | connectivity | sensors | sensor fusion | innovation managemen
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Total4,400
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Last 5 Years1,334
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Last 5 Years / Total0.303
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
269,623
World Rank
5,901
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
materials science | patterning | devices | systems | life science
materials science | patterning | devices | systems | life science
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Total4,317
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Last 5 Years1,468
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Last 5 Years / Total0.340
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
316,686
World Rank
6,756
Country Rank
11
University
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11
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Fluid Mechanics | CFD | Renewable Energy | Flow Contro
Fluid Mechanics | CFD | Renewable Energy | Flow Contro
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Total3,586
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Last 5 Years3,045
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Last 5 Years / Total0.849
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
317,417
World Rank
6,772
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total3,577
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Last 5 Years539
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Last 5 Years / Total0.151
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
319,418
World Rank
6,798
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Citation Metrics
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Total3,551
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Last 5 Years2,098
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Last 5 Years / Total0.591
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
323,629
World Rank
6,869
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total3,496
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Last 5 Years2,731
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Last 5 Years / Total0.781
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
337,359
World Rank
7,100
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total3,325
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Last 5 Years1,708
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Last 5 Years / Total0.514
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
338,882
World Rank
7,126
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total3,307
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Last 5 Years1,139
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Last 5 Years / Total0.344
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
341,210
World Rank
7,169
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Lithography | Metrology | Photomasks | Amorphous Materials | Polymer Chemistry/Dynamic
Lithography | Metrology | Photomasks | Amorphous Materials | Polymer Chemistry/Dynamic
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Total3,279
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Last 5 Years357
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Last 5 Years / Total0.109
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
344,631
World Rank
7,212
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total3,239
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Last 5 Years2,364
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Last 5 Years / Total0.730
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
344,668
World Rank
7,213
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
physical chemistry | nanotechnology | laser spectroscopy | cancer research and drug delivery | EU
physical chemistry | nanotechnology | laser spectroscopy | cancer research and drug delivery | EU
Citation Metrics
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Total3,239
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Last 5 Years1,251
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Last 5 Years / Total0.386
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
350,129
World Rank
7,305
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total3,178
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Last 5 Years424
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Last 5 Years / Total0.133
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
374,527
World Rank
7,702
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total2,924
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Last 5 Years1,192
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Last 5 Years / Total0.408
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
375,818
World Rank
7,720
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total2,911
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Last 5 Years787
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Last 5 Years / Total0.270
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
379,678
World Rank
7,777
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Natural Sciences / Physics
Quantum Coherent Control | Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics | Photonic Crystal Fibres | Coherent Raman Interaction | Spectroscop
Quantum Coherent Control | Ultrafast Nonlinear Optics | Photonic Crystal Fibres | Coherent Raman Interaction | Spectroscop
Citation Metrics
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Total2,874
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Last 5 Years1,410
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Last 5 Years / Total0.491
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
386,917
World Rank
7,898
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total2,806
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Last 5 Years1,752
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Last 5 Years / Total0.624
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
399,014
World Rank
8,097
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total2,696
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Last 5 Years746
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Last 5 Years / Total0.277
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