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Highly Cited Researchers 352 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
40,073
World Rank
14
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Cybersecurity | AI & Machine Learning | Digital Twin | Data-Driven | SME
Cybersecurity | AI & Machine Learning | Digital Twin | Data-Driven | SME
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Total22,781
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Last 5 Years22,201
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Last 5 Years / Total0.975
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
261,204
World Rank
232
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Renewable Energy | Alternative Fuel | Biofuel | Thermo-Fluid | Heat Transfer & Energy Conversio
Renewable Energy | Alternative Fuel | Biofuel | Thermo-Fluid | Heat Transfer & Energy Conversio
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Total4,463
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Last 5 Years2,688
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Last 5 Years / Total0.602
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
303,655
World Rank
298
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Natural Sciences / Physics
Comput. Mater. Science | MAX phase | Perovskites | Magnetic Materials | Ferrite
Comput. Mater. Science | MAX phase | Perovskites | Magnetic Materials | Ferrite
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Total3,760
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Last 5 Years3,458
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Last 5 Years / Total0.920
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
348,197
World Rank
391
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Natural Language Processing | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | HRI/HCI | Computer Visio
Natural Language Processing | Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | HRI/HCI | Computer Visio
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Total3,193
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Last 5 Years2,774
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Last 5 Years / Total0.869
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
412,780
World Rank
516
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total2,573
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Last 5 Years1,353
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Last 5 Years / Total0.526
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
418,620
World Rank
528
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Magnetic materials | Spintronics | RDNMR | QWFET | Computational Materials Scienc
Magnetic materials | Spintronics | RDNMR | QWFET | Computational Materials Scienc
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Total2,524
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Last 5 Years2,292
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Last 5 Years / Total0.908
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
441,682
World Rank
586
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering
Multi-hazard interaction | environmental risk management | geospatial science
Multi-hazard interaction | environmental risk management | geospatial science
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Total2,346
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Last 5 Years2,275
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Last 5 Years / Total0.970
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
455,854
World Rank
622
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Lithium-Ion Batteries | Metal-Air Batteries | Porous Materials | Material Science | Porous Biomaterial
Lithium-Ion Batteries | Metal-Air Batteries | Porous Materials | Material Science | Porous Biomaterial
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Total2,246
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Last 5 Years1,503
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Last 5 Years / Total0.669
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
461,876
World Rank
637
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Image Information and Vision Technology | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Pattern Recognitio
Image Information and Vision Technology | Intelligent Transportation Systems | Pattern Recognitio
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Total2,206
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Last 5 Years1,339
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Last 5 Years / Total0.607
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
489,358
World Rank
709
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Natural Sciences / Mathematical Sciences
Theoretical and Computational Plasmas | Dusty Plasmas | Mathematical Physics | NLEE
Theoretical and Computational Plasmas | Dusty Plasmas | Mathematical Physics | NLEE
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Total2,031
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Last 5 Years1,514
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Last 5 Years / Total0.745
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
506,685
World Rank
756
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Environmental remediation | resource recovery | nanomaterials | cutting-edge wastewater treatmen
Environmental remediation | resource recovery | nanomaterials | cutting-edge wastewater treatmen
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Total1,930
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Last 5 Years1,497
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Last 5 Years / Total0.776
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
563,649
World Rank
908
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Cement combination | Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Concrete structure | Sustainable Materials | Concrete Durabilit
Cement combination | Fiber Reinforced Concrete | Concrete structure | Sustainable Materials | Concrete Durabilit
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Total1,637
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Last 5 Years1,401
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Last 5 Years / Total0.856
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
597,566
World Rank
1,010
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Data Privacy and Data Mining | Cloud Computing | Big Data Analysis | Social Networks | IT for Agriculture and Environment
Data Privacy and Data Mining | Cloud Computing | Big Data Analysis | Social Networks | IT for Agriculture and Environment
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Total1,488
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Last 5 Years1,266
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Last 5 Years / Total0.851
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
606,163
World Rank
1,041
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
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Total1,453
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Last 5 Years1,163
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Last 5 Years / Total0.800
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
630,060
World Rank
1,125
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Digital Watermarking | Steganography | Sound Synthesis | Data Compression | Signal Processin
Digital Watermarking | Steganography | Sound Synthesis | Data Compression | Signal Processin
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Total1,360
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Last 5 Years967
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Last 5 Years / Total0.711
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
652,376
World Rank
1,193
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Engineering & Technology / Environmental Science & Engineering
Renewable Energy | Photocatalyst | Air Quality | Heavy Metals | Machine Learning
Renewable Energy | Photocatalyst | Air Quality | Heavy Metals | Machine Learning
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Total1,278
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Last 5 Years1,268
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Last 5 Years / Total0.992
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
657,234
World Rank
1,214
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
Structural & Earthquake Engineering | Bridge Engineering | Continuum Mechanics | Machine Learnin
Structural & Earthquake Engineering | Bridge Engineering | Continuum Mechanics | Machine Learnin
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Total1,262
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Last 5 Years626
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Last 5 Years / Total0.496
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
715,670
World Rank
1,424
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Structural Health Monitoring | Non Destructive Inspection | Heat Transfer | Fluid Mechanic
Structural Health Monitoring | Non Destructive Inspection | Heat Transfer | Fluid Mechanic
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Total1,076
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Last 5 Years555
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Last 5 Years / Total0.516
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
767,697
World Rank
1,615
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
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Total934
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Last 5 Years838
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Last 5 Years / Total0.897
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
803,464
World Rank
1,779
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Engineering & Technology / Marine Sciences and Engineering
River Engineering | Rainwater Harvesting | WASH | Groundwater | Coastal Engineerin
River Engineering | Rainwater Harvesting | WASH | Groundwater | Coastal Engineerin
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Total847
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Last 5 Years655
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Last 5 Years / Total0.773
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
821,298
World Rank
1,861
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Energy | Materials Science | Power System Engg. | Biomedical Engg. | Communication Engg.
Energy | Materials Science | Power System Engg. | Biomedical Engg. | Communication Engg.
Citation Metrics
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Total807
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Last 5 Years552
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Last 5 Years / Total0.684
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
876,619
World Rank
2,089
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Internet of Things | Information Centric Networks | Wireless Communication and Networking | Wireless Sensor Network
Internet of Things | Information Centric Networks | Wireless Communication and Networking | Wireless Sensor Network
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Total696
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Last 5 Years416
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Last 5 Years / Total0.598
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
948,355
World Rank
2,447
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total581
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Last 5 Years581
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Last 5 Years / Total1.000
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
969,861
World Rank
2,550
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total553
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Last 5 Years362
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Last 5 Years / Total0.655
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
988,660
World Rank
2,645
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total529
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Last 5 Years516
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Last 5 Years / Total0.975
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