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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
178,074
World Rank
4,204
Country Rank
1
University
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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
183,020
World Rank
4,313
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
190,345
World Rank
4,447
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
198,412
World Rank
4,599
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
212,826
World Rank
4,880
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
238,033
World Rank
5,325
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
246,977
World Rank
5,466
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
252,070
World Rank
5,545
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
264,277
World Rank
5,782
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
268,941
World Rank
5,882
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
315,956
World Rank
6,723
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
316,688
World Rank
6,735
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Citation Metrics
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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
318,659
World Rank
6,766
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
322,850
World Rank
6,837
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
336,579
World Rank
7,064
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
338,090
World Rank
7,094
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
340,427
World Rank
7,130
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
343,853
World Rank
7,190
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
343,885
World Rank
7,192
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
349,260
World Rank
7,271
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
373,647
World Rank
7,673
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
374,967
World Rank
7,695
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
378,843
World Rank
7,745
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
386,008
World Rank
7,856
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
398,163
World Rank
8,057
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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