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Highly Cited Researchers 21 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
94,894
World Rank
3,711
Country Rank
1
University
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1
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Total11,743
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Last 5 Years5,614
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Last 5 Years / Total0.478
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
118,759
World Rank
4,796
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total9,676
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Last 5 Years4,391
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Last 5 Years / Total0.454
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
196,322
World Rank
8,445
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
materials science | polymers | lignocellulose | bio-based polymers | nanomaterial
materials science | polymers | lignocellulose | bio-based polymers | nanomaterial
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Total6,026
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Last 5 Years4,443
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Last 5 Years / Total0.737
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
208,290
World Rank
9,024
Country Rank
4
University
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4
Engineering & Technology / Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Regenerative Medicine | Biomedical engineering | Nanomedicine | Tissue engineering | Ski
Regenerative Medicine | Biomedical engineering | Nanomedicine | Tissue engineering | Ski
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Total5,667
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Last 5 Years5,479
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Last 5 Years / Total0.967
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
283,185
World Rank
12,561
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
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Total4,075
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Last 5 Years3,092
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Last 5 Years / Total0.759
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
295,352
World Rank
13,117
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Engineering & Technology / Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Biomaterials | Cancer therapy | Regenerative medicin
Biomaterials | Cancer therapy | Regenerative medicin
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Total3,883
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Last 5 Years3,634
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Last 5 Years / Total0.936
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
317,442
World Rank
14,128
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total3,571
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Last 5 Years2,325
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Last 5 Years / Total0.651
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
371,913
World Rank
16,509
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total2,945
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Last 5 Years1,930
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Last 5 Years / Total0.655
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
382,648
World Rank
17,012
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total2,841
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Last 5 Years1,180
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Last 5 Years / Total0.415
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
391,369
World Rank
17,415
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total2,760
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Last 5 Years747
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Last 5 Years / Total0.271
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
432,567
World Rank
19,148
Country Rank
11
University
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11
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials engineering | Microporous polymers | Nanostructured materials | Biobased polymer
Materials engineering | Microporous polymers | Nanostructured materials | Biobased polymer
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Total2,415
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Last 5 Years2,242
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Last 5 Years / Total0.928
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
442,564
World Rank
19,529
Country Rank
12
University
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12
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Wound healing | Biomaterials | Drug Delivery | Nanoparticle
Wound healing | Biomaterials | Drug Delivery | Nanoparticle
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Total2,340
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Last 5 Years1,510
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Last 5 Years / Total0.645
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
533,931
World Rank
23,052
Country Rank
13
University
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13
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Nanocapsules | smart materials | light responsive systems | Food packaging | biobased polymer
Nanocapsules | smart materials | light responsive systems | Food packaging | biobased polymer
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Total1,783
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Last 5 Years1,505
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Last 5 Years / Total0.844
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
621,289
World Rank
26,130
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total1,393
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Last 5 Years1,126
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Last 5 Years / Total0.808
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
889,577
World Rank
33,868
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials engineering | smart materials | nanocomposites | nanostructured material
Materials engineering | smart materials | nanocomposites | nanostructured material
Citation Metrics
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Total673
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Last 5 Years533
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Last 5 Years / Total0.792
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
975,405
World Rank
36,451
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total546
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Last 5 Years363
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Last 5 Years / Total0.665
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,096,103
World Rank
39,984
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total414
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Last 5 Years409
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Last 5 Years / Total0.988
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,182,096
World Rank
42,325
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
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Total342
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Last 5 Years309
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Last 5 Years / Total0.904
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,335,019
World Rank
46,193
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total249
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Last 5 Years248
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Last 5 Years / Total0.996
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,409,768
World Rank
47,802
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials engineering | Nanocomposites | Graphene and 2D nanoparticle
Materials engineering | Nanocomposites | Graphene and 2D nanoparticle
Citation Metrics
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Total216
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Last 5 Years216
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Last 5 Years / Total1.000
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,718,469
World Rank
53,558
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total121
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Last 5 Years119
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Last 5 Years / Total0.983
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