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Highly Cited Researchers 776 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
1,021
World Rank
1
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total199,028
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Last 5 Years96,488
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Last 5 Years / Total0.485
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
3,592
World Rank
3
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total104,693
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Last 5 Years49,546
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Last 5 Years / Total0.473
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
18,356
World Rank
6
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Natural Sciences / Mathematical Sciences
plasma physics | ion&electron processes | ion mobility & mass spectrometr
plasma physics | ion&electron processes | ion mobility & mass spectrometr
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Total38,517
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Last 5 Years20,280
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Last 5 Years / Total0.527
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
22,448
World Rank
8
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total33,760
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Last 5 Years8,410
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Last 5 Years / Total0.249
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
22,674
World Rank
9
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Citation Metrics
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Total33,555
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Last 5 Years3,199
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Last 5 Years / Total0.095
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
54,455
World Rank
17
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total18,207
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Last 5 Years7,323
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Last 5 Years / Total0.402
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
55,183
World Rank
18
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total18,028
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Last 5 Years6,543
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Last 5 Years / Total0.363
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
62,332
World Rank
20
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total16,443
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Last 5 Years6,792
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Last 5 Years / Total0.413
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
83,503
World Rank
24
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
theoretical chemistry | physical chemistry | inorganic chemistr
theoretical chemistry | physical chemistry | inorganic chemistr
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Total13,063
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Last 5 Years2,807
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Last 5 Years / Total0.215
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
91,660
World Rank
28
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total12,097
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Last 5 Years6,505
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Last 5 Years / Total0.538
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
116,306
World Rank
36
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total9,859
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Last 5 Years4,949
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Last 5 Years / Total0.502
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
117,925
World Rank
37
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
membrane biophysics | X-ray scattering | neutron scattering | molecular dynamics simulation
membrane biophysics | X-ray scattering | neutron scattering | molecular dynamics simulation
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Total9,740
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Last 5 Years3,506
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Last 5 Years / Total0.360
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
122,036
World Rank
38
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Citation Metrics
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Total9,444
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Last 5 Years3,376
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Last 5 Years / Total0.357
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
135,773
World Rank
45
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total8,588
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Last 5 Years1,791
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Last 5 Years / Total0.209
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
143,122
World Rank
49
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total8,182
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Last 5 Years3,015
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Last 5 Years / Total0.368
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
144,989
World Rank
51
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total8,083
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Last 5 Years3,100
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Last 5 Years / Total0.384
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
152,046
World Rank
55
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total7,737
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Last 5 Years4,375
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Last 5 Years / Total0.565
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
159,662
World Rank
57
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total7,382
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Last 5 Years4,387
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Last 5 Years / Total0.594
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
161,820
World Rank
59
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Natural Sciences / Physics
Plasma physics | plasma chemistry | optical diagnostics | optical emission spectroscopy | biomedical physic
Plasma physics | plasma chemistry | optical diagnostics | optical emission spectroscopy | biomedical physic
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Total7,287
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Last 5 Years4,603
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Last 5 Years / Total0.632
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
162,779
World Rank
61
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total7,245
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Last 5 Years1,230
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Last 5 Years / Total0.170
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
171,568
World Rank
62
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total6,885
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Last 5 Years2,129
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Last 5 Years / Total0.309
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
175,465
World Rank
63
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total6,738
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Last 5 Years2,754
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Last 5 Years / Total0.409
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
187,378
World Rank
68
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Natural Sciences / Physics
theoretical catalysis | solid state physics | computational chemistry methodolog
theoretical catalysis | solid state physics | computational chemistry methodolog
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Total6,316
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Last 5 Years3,063
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Last 5 Years / Total0.485
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
187,476
World Rank
69
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
materials | nanomaterials | energy conversio
materials | nanomaterials | energy conversio
Citation Metrics
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Total6,313
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Last 5 Years2,019
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Last 5 Years / Total0.320
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
189,636
World Rank
70
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Natural Sciences / Physics
computer simulations in condensed matter physics | condensed matter theory | structural phase transitions in solid
computer simulations in condensed matter physics | condensed matter theory | structural phase transitions in solid
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Total6,240
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Last 5 Years2,190
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Last 5 Years / Total0.351
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