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Highly Cited Researchers 159 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
4,810
World Rank
2,216
Country Rank
1
University
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1
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Pattern Recognition | Image Processing | Computer Vision | Document Image Analysis | Artificial Intelligenc
Pattern Recognition | Image Processing | Computer Vision | Document Image Analysis | Artificial Intelligenc
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Total87,867
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Last 5 Years16,139
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Last 5 Years / Total0.184
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
12,769
World Rank
5,873
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total48,161
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Last 5 Years10,645
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Last 5 Years / Total0.221
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
16,620
World Rank
7,557
Country Rank
3
University
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3
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Total41,001
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Last 5 Years10,260
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Last 5 Years / Total0.250
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
18,787
World Rank
8,484
Country Rank
4
University
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4
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Image Processing | Computerized Tomography | Algorithms for Scientific Applications | Digital Geometry | Visualizatio
Image Processing | Computerized Tomography | Algorithms for Scientific Applications | Digital Geometry | Visualizatio
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Total37,880
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Last 5 Years5,154
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Last 5 Years / Total0.136
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
23,033
World Rank
10,325
Country Rank
5
University
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5
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Total33,199
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Last 5 Years12,971
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Last 5 Years / Total0.391
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
28,159
World Rank
12,529
Country Rank
6
University
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6
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Philosophy of Science | Evolutionary Theory | Pseudoscience | Practical Philosophy | Stoicis
Philosophy of Science | Evolutionary Theory | Pseudoscience | Practical Philosophy | Stoicis
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Total29,079
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Last 5 Years8,887
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Last 5 Years / Total0.306
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
35,412
World Rank
15,495
Country Rank
7
University
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7
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
supramolecular materials | self-assembly | supramolecular chemistry | peptide nanotechnology | systems chemistr
supramolecular materials | self-assembly | supramolecular chemistry | peptide nanotechnology | systems chemistr
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Total24,844
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Last 5 Years10,542
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Last 5 Years / Total0.424
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
48,643
World Rank
20,611
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total19,767
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Last 5 Years3,289
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Last 5 Years / Total0.166
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
49,762
World Rank
21,036
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Social Sciences / Psychology
Children's rights | Participatory development | Children's geographies | CHILDREN'S Prticiptio
Children's rights | Participatory development | Children's geographies | CHILDREN'S Prticiptio
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Total19,448
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Last 5 Years6,432
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Last 5 Years / Total0.331
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
52,713
World Rank
22,231
Country Rank
10
University
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10
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Total18,644
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Last 5 Years6,178
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Last 5 Years / Total0.331
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
53,899
World Rank
22,667
Country Rank
11
University
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11
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Total18,329
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Last 5 Years3,882
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Last 5 Years / Total0.212
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
59,698
World Rank
24,866
Country Rank
12
University
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12
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Nanoscience | Photophysics | Spectroscopy | Light Harvestin
Nanoscience | Photophysics | Spectroscopy | Light Harvestin
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Total16,970
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Last 5 Years8,369
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Last 5 Years / Total0.493
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
85,523
World Rank
34,167
Country Rank
13
University
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13
History, Philosophy, Theology / Philosophy
Philosophy of Language | Philosophy of Linguistics | Realism | A Priori Knowledge | Biological Essentialis
Philosophy of Language | Philosophy of Linguistics | Realism | A Priori Knowledge | Biological Essentialis
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Total12,790
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Last 5 Years3,202
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Last 5 Years / Total0.250
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
92,760
World Rank
36,755
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total11,958
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Last 5 Years3,640
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Last 5 Years / Total0.304
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
94,277
World Rank
37,289
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Social Sciences / Political Science and International Relations
urban politics | urban poilcy | immigrant political incorporation | comparative urbanis
urban politics | urban poilcy | immigrant political incorporation | comparative urbanis
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Total11,793
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Last 5 Years2,021
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Last 5 Years / Total0.171
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
102,720
World Rank
40,138
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
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Total10,960
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Last 5 Years2,666
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Last 5 Years / Total0.243
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
103,984
World Rank
40,556
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
History, Philosophy, Theology / Philosophy
Philosophy | Consciousness | Philosophy of Psychology | Philosophy of Cognitive Scienc | Intentionalit
Philosophy | Consciousness | Philosophy of Psychology | Philosophy of Cognitive Scienc | Intentionalit
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Total10,852
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Last 5 Years3,473
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Last 5 Years / Total0.320
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
147,679
World Rank
54,828
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
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Total7,935
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Last 5 Years7,522
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Last 5 Years / Total0.948
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
191,932
World Rank
68,509
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
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Total6,159
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Last 5 Years1,353
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Last 5 Years / Total0.220
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
208,763
World Rank
73,480
Country Rank
20
University
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20
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Total5,648
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Last 5 Years1,159
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Last 5 Years / Total0.205
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
231,163
World Rank
79,981
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
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Total5,081
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Last 5 Years1,651
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Last 5 Years / Total0.325
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
237,971
World Rank
82,026
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
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Total4,927
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Last 5 Years1,211
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Last 5 Years / Total0.246
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
247,322
World Rank
84,743
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
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Total4,727
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Last 5 Years1,122
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Last 5 Years / Total0.237
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
264,358
World Rank
89,574
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Social Sciences / Linguistics and Literature
Sociolinguistics | glottopolitics | language and power | linguistic ideologie
Sociolinguistics | glottopolitics | language and power | linguistic ideologie
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Total4,397
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Last 5 Years2,174
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Last 5 Years / Total0.494
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
271,525
World Rank
91,661
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Logic | Proof Theory | Epistemology | Control Theory | Game Theor
Logic | Proof Theory | Epistemology | Control Theory | Game Theor
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Total4,270
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Last 5 Years1,004
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Last 5 Years / Total0.235
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