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Highly Cited Researchers 31 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
269,806
World Rank
110
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Requirements Engineering | Software Engineering | Software Architecture | Software Process | Releas
Requirements Engineering | Software Engineering | Software Architecture | Software Process | Releas
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Total4,307
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Last 5 Years808
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Last 5 Years / Total0.188
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
277,244
World Rank
117
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Citation Metrics
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Total4,177
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Last 5 Years848
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Last 5 Years / Total0.203
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
366,501
World Rank
174
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total2,999
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Last 5 Years1,458
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Last 5 Years / Total0.486
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
498,079
World Rank
268
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
hard thin coatings | additive manufacturing | hard-to-machine material
hard thin coatings | additive manufacturing | hard-to-machine material
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Total1,980
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Last 5 Years1,037
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Last 5 Years / Total0.524
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
503,715
World Rank
272
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total1,947
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Last 5 Years1,624
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Last 5 Years / Total0.834
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
549,176
World Rank
316
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Social Sciences / Tourism & Hospitality
Sustainable Development | Culture and Heritage Management | Sustainable Tourism Developmen
Sustainable Development | Culture and Heritage Management | Sustainable Tourism Developmen
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Total1,706
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Last 5 Years943
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Last 5 Years / Total0.553
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
568,179
World Rank
333
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total1,617
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Last 5 Years611
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Last 5 Years / Total0.378
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
586,275
World Rank
347
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Others
Internet of Things | Transportation and Mobility | Blockchain | Network Security | Artificial Intelligence
Internet of Things | Transportation and Mobility | Blockchain | Network Security | Artificial Intelligence
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Total1,536
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Last 5 Years1,017
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Last 5 Years / Total0.662
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
591,234
World Rank
355
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total1,515
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Last 5 Years829
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Last 5 Years / Total0.547
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
617,277
World Rank
378
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total1,409
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Last 5 Years767
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Last 5 Years / Total0.544
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
650,465
World Rank
400
Country Rank
11
University
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11
Social Sciences / Transportation Science & Technology
Optimizations and Simulation of production and logistics system
Optimizations and Simulation of production and logistics system
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Total1,285
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Last 5 Years849
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Last 5 Years / Total0.661
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
677,671
World Rank
425
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Citation Metrics
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Total1,193
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Last 5 Years751
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Last 5 Years / Total0.630
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
757,921
World Rank
485
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Biotechnology | Food processing | Microalgae cultivation | Quality contro
Biotechnology | Food processing | Microalgae cultivation | Quality contro
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Total959
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Last 5 Years925
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Last 5 Years / Total0.965
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
925,245
World Rank
641
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Social Sciences / Transportation Science & Technology
Logistics | Collaborative Planning | Transport Planning | Port Operations | Metaheuristic
Logistics | Collaborative Planning | Transport Planning | Port Operations | Metaheuristic
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Total615
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Last 5 Years342
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Last 5 Years / Total0.556
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,043,384
World Rank
725
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total467
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Last 5 Years378
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Last 5 Years / Total0.809
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,074,703
World Rank
750
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total435
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Last 5 Years256
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Last 5 Years / Total0.589
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,205,481
World Rank
835
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total325
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Last 5 Years283
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Last 5 Years / Total0.871
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,294,669
World Rank
933
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Business & Management / Decision Science and Operations Management
Energy Economics | Portfolio optimization | Game Theory | Operations Researc
Energy Economics | Portfolio optimization | Game Theory | Operations Researc
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Total270
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Last 5 Years263
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Last 5 Years / Total0.974
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,294,697
World Rank
934
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total270
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Last 5 Years261
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Last 5 Years / Total0.967
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,376,025
World Rank
1,020
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total231
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Last 5 Years127
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Last 5 Years / Total0.550
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,711,038
World Rank
1,381
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total123
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Last 5 Years109
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Last 5 Years / Total0.886
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,738,266
World Rank
1,414
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Engineering & Technology / Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Satellite Applications | Remote Sensing | Renewable Energy | Meteorology | Climatolog
Satellite Applications | Remote Sensing | Renewable Energy | Meteorology | Climatolog
Citation Metrics
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Total117
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Last 5 Years52
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Last 5 Years / Total0.444
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,813,576
World Rank
1,480
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Architecture and Design / Urban Planning
Urban Design | Healthy Cities | Empowerment | Co-Design | Walkabilit
Urban Design | Healthy Cities | Empowerment | Co-Design | Walkabilit
Citation Metrics
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Total100
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Last 5 Years97
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Last 5 Years / Total0.970
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,974,590
World Rank
1,674
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Others
Transit Oriented Development | Urban Planning | Active Mobility | Built Environment | Sustainability
Transit Oriented Development | Urban Planning | Active Mobility | Built Environment | Sustainability
Citation Metrics
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Total70
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Last 5 Years70
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Last 5 Years / Total1.000
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,986,218
World Rank
1,687
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total69
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Last 5 Years14
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Last 5 Years / Total0.203
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