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Highly Cited Researchers 180 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
7,819
World Rank
682
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total65,610
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Last 5 Years29,402
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Last 5 Years / Total0.448
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
46,364
World Rank
4,081
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total20,495
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Last 5 Years7,662
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Last 5 Years / Total0.374
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
50,069
World Rank
4,395
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total19,386
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Last 5 Years7,354
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Last 5 Years / Total0.379
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
58,212
World Rank
5,032
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Medical and Health Sciences / Physiology
paediatrics | strength and power development | long-term athlete developmen
paediatrics | strength and power development | long-term athlete developmen
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Total17,325
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Last 5 Years12,295
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Last 5 Years / Total0.710
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
66,990
World Rank
5,776
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total15,576
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Last 5 Years10,271
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Last 5 Years / Total0.659
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
91,855
World Rank
7,691
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total12,074
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Last 5 Years5,524
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Last 5 Years / Total0.458
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
91,949
World Rank
7,696
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total12,064
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Last 5 Years9,362
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Last 5 Years / Total0.776
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
180,909
World Rank
13,934
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total6,538
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Last 5 Years2,089
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Last 5 Years / Total0.320
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
214,766
World Rank
16,260
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Business & Management / Decision Science and Operations Management
Supply chain management | sustainability | agility and adaptive sytem
Supply chain management | sustainability | agility and adaptive sytem
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Total5,493
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Last 5 Years1,323
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Last 5 Years / Total0.241
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
224,466
World Rank
16,868
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Education / Education (Other, All)
Professor of Education - ICT - research in interactive technologie
Professor of Education - ICT - research in interactive technologie
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Total5,248
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Last 5 Years1,941
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Last 5 Years / Total0.370
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
238,966
World Rank
17,795
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total4,913
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Last 5 Years2,731
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Last 5 Years / Total0.556
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
241,381
World Rank
17,961
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total4,859
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Last 5 Years2,498
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Last 5 Years / Total0.514
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
252,542
World Rank
18,667
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
regional economics | small business and entrepreneurship | networks | business strategy | innovation an
regional economics | small business and entrepreneurship | networks | business strategy | innovation an
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Total4,628
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Last 5 Years1,763
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Last 5 Years / Total0.381
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
268,098
World Rank
19,629
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total4,336
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Last 5 Years2,650
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Last 5 Years / Total0.611
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
282,964
World Rank
20,514
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Data Security | Quality of Experience (QoE) | Multimedia | Cybersecurity | Data Protectio
Data Security | Quality of Experience (QoE) | Multimedia | Cybersecurity | Data Protectio
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Total4,079
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Last 5 Years2,703
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Last 5 Years / Total0.663
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
284,948
World Rank
20,639
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total4,047
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Last 5 Years1,933
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Last 5 Years / Total0.478
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
296,469
World Rank
21,349
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Natural Sciences / Mathematical Sciences
Statistical modelling | test reliability and validity | fat patternin
Statistical modelling | test reliability and validity | fat patternin
Citation Metrics
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Total3,866
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Last 5 Years1,655
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Last 5 Years / Total0.428
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
300,566
World Rank
21,581
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
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Total3,805
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Last 5 Years1,632
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Last 5 Years / Total0.429
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
312,836
World Rank
22,320
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
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Total3,632
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Last 5 Years3,064
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Last 5 Years / Total0.844
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
331,188
World Rank
23,384
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total3,395
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Last 5 Years1,754
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Last 5 Years / Total0.517
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
356,922
World Rank
24,808
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
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Total3,098
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Last 5 Years1,547
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Last 5 Years / Total0.499
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
361,163
World Rank
25,038
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Education / Physical Education and Sport Science
Sport Pedagogy | Physical Education | Motivational Climate | Sport Coachin
Sport Pedagogy | Physical Education | Motivational Climate | Sport Coachin
Citation Metrics
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Total3,054
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Last 5 Years1,584
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Last 5 Years / Total0.519
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
390,074
World Rank
26,593
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total2,772
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Last 5 Years1,891
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Last 5 Years / Total0.682
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
391,067
World Rank
26,649
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
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Total2,763
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Last 5 Years801
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Last 5 Years / Total0.290
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
393,199
World Rank
26,750
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Nanotechnology | Optoelectronics | Photonics | Power Syste
Nanotechnology | Optoelectronics | Photonics | Power Syste
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Total2,743
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Last 5 Years2,605
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Last 5 Years / Total0.950
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