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Natural Sciences / Physics Highly Cited Researchers 37 Scientists Citation Rankings (Sort by last 5 years Citation Index) - 2026
Citation Rankings highlight the world’s Highly Cited Researchers based on total and recent 5-year citation counts. These rankings reveal how widely and consistently a researcher’s work is cited, reflecting their level of scientific influence. Data is analyzed using near real-time metrics, with special attention to unethical practices and manipulative behaviors. To ensure transparency and data integrity, the reporting of potential violations is actively encouraged. Comparative analysis is available across 13 main fields and 221 academic disciplines. This ranking is unique to the AD Scientific Index.
* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
49,643
World Rank
2,160
Country Rank
26
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Natural Sciences / Physics
Nanotechnology | Scanning Probes | Self-assembly | Surface reactions | Nanomedicin
Nanotechnology | Scanning Probes | Self-assembly | Surface reactions | Nanomedicin
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Total33,232
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Last 5 Years8,399
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Last 5 Years / Total0.253
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
50,661
World Rank
2,205
Country Rank
28
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Natural Sciences / Physics
2D materials | nanooptics | quantum optics | ultrafast optics | plasmonic
2D materials | nanooptics | quantum optics | ultrafast optics | plasmonic
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Total15,673
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Last 5 Years8,281
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Last 5 Years / Total0.528
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
69,951
World Rank
3,071
Country Rank
34
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Natural Sciences / Physics
Physics | Metrology | Photonics | Nonlinear Science | Nano- and Biophysic
Physics | Metrology | Photonics | Nonlinear Science | Nano- and Biophysic
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Total14,052
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Last 5 Years6,550
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Last 5 Years / Total0.466
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
91,891
World Rank
4,013
Country Rank
44
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Natural Sciences / Physics
2d semiconductors | nanostructures | optoelectronics | coherent control | quantum optic
2d semiconductors | nanostructures | optoelectronics | coherent control | quantum optic
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Total8,325
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Last 5 Years5,318
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Last 5 Years / Total0.639
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
111,233
World Rank
4,783
Country Rank
55
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Natural Sciences / Physics
transition metal dichalcogenides | excitons | ultrafast optics | quantum dot
transition metal dichalcogenides | excitons | ultrafast optics | quantum dot
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Total6,829
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Last 5 Years4,565
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Last 5 Years / Total0.668
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
170,031
World Rank
7,163
Country Rank
86
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Natural Sciences / Physics
Magnetooptics | semiconductor optics | 2D semiconductors | excitons | 0000-0001-7915-652
Magnetooptics | semiconductor optics | 2D semiconductors | excitons | 0000-0001-7915-652
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Total4,738
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Last 5 Years3,176
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Last 5 Years / Total0.670
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
170,253
World Rank
7,177
Country Rank
87
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Natural Sciences / Physics
Complex Fluids and Soft & Active Matter | Dynamics of Phase Transitions | Pattern Formatio
Complex Fluids and Soft & Active Matter | Dynamics of Phase Transitions | Pattern Formatio
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Total10,084
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Last 5 Years3,172
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Last 5 Years / Total0.315
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
171,951
World Rank
7,231
Country Rank
89
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total10,654
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Last 5 Years3,144
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Last 5 Years / Total0.295
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
175,403
World Rank
7,355
Country Rank
92
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total5,181
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Last 5 Years3,089
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Last 5 Years / Total0.596
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
243,176
World Rank
9,910
Country Rank
125
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total13,781
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Last 5 Years2,269
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Last 5 Years / Total0.165
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
309,488
World Rank
12,243
Country Rank
157
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Natural Sciences / Physics
solid state theory | semiconductor physics | light-matter interaction | quantum technologie
solid state theory | semiconductor physics | light-matter interaction | quantum technologie
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Total2,640
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Last 5 Years1,767
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Last 5 Years / Total0.669
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
411,049
World Rank
15,695
Country Rank
195
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Natural Sciences / Physics
Nanophotonics | Integrated Optics | Superconducting Single Photon Detector
Nanophotonics | Integrated Optics | Superconducting Single Photon Detector
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Total1,780
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Last 5 Years1,272
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Last 5 Years / Total0.715
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
450,574
World Rank
16,962
Country Rank
214
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
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Total2,078
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Last 5 Years1,130
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Last 5 Years / Total0.544
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
558,883
World Rank
20,521
Country Rank
253
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Natural Sciences / Physics
Statistical Physics | Soft Matter | Active Matter | Complex Systems | Philosophy of Physic
Statistical Physics | Soft Matter | Active Matter | Complex Systems | Philosophy of Physic
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Total838
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Last 5 Years834
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Last 5 Years / Total0.995
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
643,822
World Rank
23,302
Country Rank
284
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
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Total846
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Last 5 Years665
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Last 5 Years / Total0.786
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
711,964
World Rank
25,660
Country Rank
305
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Natural Sciences / Physics
Hybrid acousto-optic devices | nano- and micro-fabrication | van der Waals material
Hybrid acousto-optic devices | nano- and micro-fabrication | van der Waals material
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Total587
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Last 5 Years560
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Last 5 Years / Total0.954
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
732,693
World Rank
26,393
Country Rank
317
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
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Total1,345
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Last 5 Years532
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Last 5 Years / Total0.396
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
771,157
World Rank
27,751
Country Rank
336
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Natural Sciences / Physics
Physics | Quantum Mechanics | Quantum Information Theory | Neuroscience | Motion Scienc
Physics | Quantum Mechanics | Quantum Information Theory | Neuroscience | Motion Scienc
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Total2,029
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Last 5 Years486
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Last 5 Years / Total0.240
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
781,380
World Rank
28,111
Country Rank
339
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
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Total884
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Last 5 Years475
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Last 5 Years / Total0.537
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
814,987
World Rank
29,247
Country Rank
361
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total690
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Last 5 Years440
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Last 5 Years / Total0.638
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
821,693
World Rank
29,473
Country Rank
365
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
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Total1,183
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Last 5 Years433
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Last 5 Years / Total0.366
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
791,318
World Rank
28,463
Country Rank
347
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
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Total465
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Last 5 Years465
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Last 5 Years / Total1.000
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
831,566
World Rank
29,781
Country Rank
370
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Natural Sciences / Physics
condensed matter physics | optical spectroscopy | 2D materials | nanomaterial
condensed matter physics | optical spectroscopy | 2D materials | nanomaterial
Citation Metrics
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Total564
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Last 5 Years424
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Last 5 Years / Total0.752
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
932,696
World Rank
33,204
Country Rank
421
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total394
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Last 5 Years340
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Last 5 Years / Total0.863
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* Last 5 Years Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,014,297
World Rank
35,909
Country Rank
462
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Natural Sciences / Physics
supersymmetry/quantum groups | n-ary (semi)groups/representations | hamiltonian/singular theorie
supersymmetry/quantum groups | n-ary (semi)groups/representations | hamiltonian/singular theorie
Citation Metrics
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Total988
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Last 5 Years286
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Last 5 Years / Total0.289
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