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Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering Highly Cited Researchers 2.195 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.
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Total 2.195 scientists , Updates every 3 days
* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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8,604
World Rank
United States
3,968
Country Rank
University of California Merced Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Yangquan Chen
University of California Merced Merced, United States
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
mechatronics | fractional calculus | uav | digital twins | parallel intelligenc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    61,687
  • Last 5 Years
    26,485
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.429
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Rankings

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24,541
World Rank
Germany
1,096
Country Rank
German Aerospace Center Logo
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Alin Albu-Schäffer
German Aerospace Center Köln, Germany
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Robotic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    31,810
  • Last 5 Years
    15,026
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.472
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Rankings

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26,297
World Rank
Sweden
321
Country Rank
ABB Corporate Research Logo
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Jiafan Zhang
ABB Corporate Research Västerås, Sweden
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Robotics | mechatronic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    30,411
  • Last 5 Years
    19,910
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.655
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Rankings

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28,139
World Rank
New Zealand
86
Country Rank
Massey University Logo
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Subhas Mukhopadhyay
Massey University Palmerston North, New Zealand
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Sensing technology | IoT | WSN | Healthcare | Mechatronic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    29,091
  • Last 5 Years
    18,712
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.643
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Rankings

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32,912
World Rank
Netherlands
872
Country Rank
Delft University of Technology Logo
29
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Frans Van Der Helm
Delft University of Technology Delft, Netherlands
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Musculoskeletal systems | neuromuscular control | system identificatio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    26,140
  • Last 5 Years
    8,193
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.313
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Rankings

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33,461
World Rank
Italy
1,287
Country Rank
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Logo
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Nikos Tsagarakis
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Genova, Italy
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Humanoid Robots | Actuators | Mechatronics | Mechanisms | Haptic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    25,823
  • Last 5 Years
    12,609
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.488
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Rankings

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34,590
World Rank
Canada
1,428
Country Rank
University of Waterloo Logo
57
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Amir Khajepour
University of Waterloo Waterloo, Canada
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Mechatronic Vehicle System

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    25,237
  • Last 5 Years
    16,854
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.668
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Rankings

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44,317
World Rank
Hong Kong
394
Country Rank
Chinese University of Hong Kong Logo
100
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Wei Hsin Liao
Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, Hong Kong
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
adaptive structures | smart manufacturing | exoskeletons | energy harvesting | vibration contro

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    21,175
  • Last 5 Years
    14,041
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.663
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Rankings

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44,609
World Rank
United States
19,079
Country Rank
Johns Hopkins University Logo
224
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Hongliang Ren
Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, United States
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Biorobotics & intelligent systems | medical mechatronics | continuum | soft flexible robots/sensors | multisensory perceptio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    21,074
  • Last 5 Years
    16,842
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.799
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Rankings

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47,418
World Rank
Netherlands
1,267
Country Rank
University of Twente Logo
38
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Peter Veltink
University of Twente Enschede, Netherlands
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
neural engineering | rehabilitation engineering | biomechatronics | remote monitoring | e-healt

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    20,142
  • Last 5 Years
    6,637
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.330
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Rankings

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55,230
World Rank
New Zealand
218
Country Rank
University of Auckland Logo
78
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Xie SQ
University of Auckland Auckland, New Zealand
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics | Robotics | Rehabilitation robotics | Surgical Robotics | Human-Robot Interactio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    17,993
  • Last 5 Years
    8,961
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.498
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Rankings

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61,908
World Rank
United Arab Emirates
75
Country Rank
Khalifa University of Science and Technology Logo
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Lakmal Seneviratne
Khalifa University of Science and Technology Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Robotics | Mechatronic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    16,512
  • Last 5 Years
    8,025
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.486
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Rankings

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68,501
World Rank
Germany
3,024
Country Rank
Otto Von Guericke Universität Magdeburg Logo
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Rolf Findeisen
Otto Von Guericke Universität Magdeburg Magdeburg, Germany
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
control | model predictive control | learning based control | robotics | machine learnin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,290
  • Last 5 Years
    7,043
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.461
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Rankings

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69,096
World Rank
South Africa
238
Country Rank
Central University of Technology Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Igor Yadroitsev (Ihar Yadroitsau)
Central University of Technology Bloemfontein, South Africa
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Metal Additive Manufacturing | Additive Manufacturing | Selective Laser Meltin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    15,183
  • Last 5 Years
    9,623
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.634
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Rankings

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70,533
World Rank
China
3,278
Country Rank
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences Logo
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Junzhi Yu
Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing, China
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Bio-inspired robotics | Intelligent control | Mechatronic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    14,944
  • Last 5 Years
    10,348
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.692
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Rankings

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75,809
World Rank
Hong Kong
652
Country Rank
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Logo
98
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Yangmin Li
Hong Kong Polytechnic University Kowloon, Hong Kong
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
micro robotics | micromanipulation | compliant mechanisms | mechatronics | robotic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    14,115
  • Last 5 Years
    6,153
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.436
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Rankings

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76,482
World Rank
Canada
3,292
Country Rank
University of British Columbia Logo
382
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Minkyun Noh
University of British Columbia Vancouver, Canada
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics | Control | Electric Machines | Precision Engineerin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    14,011
  • Last 5 Years
    13,737
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.980
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Rankings

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77,765
World Rank
Switzerland
1,370
Country Rank
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Logo
198
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Hannes Bleuler
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Lausanne, Switzerland
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mécatronique | Microtechnique | Robotique | Robotique Médicale | Interface Homme-Machin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,820
  • Last 5 Years
    5,716
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.414
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Rankings

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81,028
World Rank
Taiwan
359
Country Rank
Chang Gung University Logo
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Ming Yih Lee
Chang Gung University Taoyuan, Taiwan
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Medical Mechatronics | robotics | smart clot

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    13,368
  • Last 5 Years
    4,611
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.345
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Rankings

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93,072
World Rank
United States
36,862
Country Rank
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Logo
703
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Alberto Rodriguez
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, United States
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Robotics | Robotic Manipulation | Dexterous Manipulation | Graspin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11,924
  • Last 5 Years
    10,016
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.840
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Rankings

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98,429
World Rank
Canada
4,321
Country Rank
Simon Fraser University Logo
99
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Golnaraghi Farid
Simon Fraser University Burnaby, Canada
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics | dynamics | vibration | sensors | actuator

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    11,371
  • Last 5 Years
    2,108
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.185
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Rankings

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110,272
World Rank
United States
42,678
Country Rank
Rice University Logo
152
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Marcia K O Malley
Rice University Houston, United States
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
haptics | rehabilitation robotics | surgical robotics | mechatronics | dynamic systems and control

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    10,314
  • Last 5 Years
    6,035
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.585
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Rankings

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116,775
World Rank
Canada
5,068
Country Rank
Simon Fraser University Logo
126
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Majid Bahrami
Simon Fraser University Burnaby, Canada
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
heat transfer | transport phenomena | fluid mechanics | battery systems | fuel cell

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9,813
  • Last 5 Years
    5,002
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.510
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Rankings

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117,016
World Rank
United Kingdom
9,538
Country Rank
Imperial College London Logo
551
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Ravi Vaidyanathan
Imperial College London London, United Kingdom
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Biomechatronic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9,796
  • Last 5 Years
    5,723
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.584
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Rankings

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121,280
World Rank
United States
46,336
Country Rank
Nikola Motor Company Logo
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Jianbo Lu
Nikola Motor Company Phoenix, United States
Engineering & Technology / Mechatronics Engineering
Driver Assistance | Automated Driving | Robotics and Mechatronics | Vehicle Control | Active Safet

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    9,482
  • Last 5 Years
    4,018
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.424
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