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Highly Cited Researchers 232 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
52,142
World Rank
522
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Polymer blends and Composites | nanocomposites | natural polymers and bio-composites | bio-sensor
Polymer blends and Composites | nanocomposites | natural polymers and bio-composites | bio-sensor
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Total18,800
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Last 5 Years8,138
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Last 5 Years / Total0.433
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
68,727
World Rank
794
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Remote Sensing | Agriculture | Carbon Cycle | Land Use | Environmen
Remote Sensing | Agriculture | Carbon Cycle | Land Use | Environmen
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Total15,249
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Last 5 Years7,976
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Last 5 Years / Total0.523
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
158,650
World Rank
2,618
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Computer Networks | Ad hoc wireless networks | Cyber Security | Software Defined Networks | Comple
Computer Networks | Ad hoc wireless networks | Cyber Security | Software Defined Networks | Comple
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Total7,419
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Last 5 Years1,452
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Last 5 Years / Total0.196
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
197,900
World Rank
71
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total5,972
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Last 5 Years1,944
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Last 5 Years / Total0.326
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
201,399
World Rank
3,696
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Natural Sciences / Physics
High Energy Astrophysics | Transient Astronomy | Relativistic Astrophysics | Radiation Processes in Astrophysic
High Energy Astrophysics | Transient Astronomy | Relativistic Astrophysics | Radiation Processes in Astrophysic
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Total5,866
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Last 5 Years4,178
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Last 5 Years / Total0.712
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
207,196
World Rank
614
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
AI & ML | Intelligent Healthcare Systems | Computer and Network Security | Bio-inspired Computing | Swarm Intelligenc
AI & ML | Intelligent Healthcare Systems | Computer and Network Security | Bio-inspired Computing | Swarm Intelligenc
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Total5,692
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Last 5 Years1,745
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Last 5 Years / Total0.307
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
256,599
World Rank
843
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Functional Materials: Dielectric | Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric ceramic
Functional Materials: Dielectric | Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric ceramic
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Total4,544
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Last 5 Years2,092
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Last 5 Years / Total0.460
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
258,794
World Rank
853
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total4,503
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Last 5 Years4,301
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Last 5 Years / Total0.955
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
274,675
World Rank
941
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Machine Learning | Computer Vision | Hyperspectral Image Analysis | CubeSat
Machine Learning | Computer Vision | Hyperspectral Image Analysis | CubeSat
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Total4,215
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Last 5 Years3,402
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Last 5 Years / Total0.807
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
321,483
World Rank
7,463
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Inorganic Functional materials | Electrochemical Energy storage | Solid Phase Extractio
Inorganic Functional materials | Electrochemical Energy storage | Solid Phase Extractio
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Total3,514
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Last 5 Years872
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Last 5 Years / Total0.248
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
332,264
World Rank
1,233
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Biomaterials | Bioactive glasses | Electrophoretic deposition | Biomaterials and Tissue Engineerin
Biomaterials | Bioactive glasses | Electrophoretic deposition | Biomaterials and Tissue Engineerin
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Total3,377
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Last 5 Years3,230
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Last 5 Years / Total0.956
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
360,031
World Rank
8,829
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total3,062
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Last 5 Years1,506
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Last 5 Years / Total0.492
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
385,605
World Rank
9,694
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Advanced Memory devices | Thin Film Transistors | 2D materials for electronic
Advanced Memory devices | Thin Film Transistors | 2D materials for electronic
Citation Metrics
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Total2,810
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Last 5 Years1,170
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Last 5 Years / Total0.416
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
396,625
World Rank
192
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Natural Sciences / Physics
Space Science | Space Radiation Dosimetry | Magnetospheric physics | Radiation belt
Space Science | Space Radiation Dosimetry | Magnetospheric physics | Radiation belt
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Total2,709
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Last 5 Years835
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Last 5 Years / Total0.308
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
417,793
World Rank
10,884
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Polymer composites | Biomaterials | Electrospun polymer nanofibers | EMI shielding materials | Flexible electronic material
Polymer composites | Biomaterials | Electrospun polymer nanofibers | EMI shielding materials | Flexible electronic material
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Total2,528
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Last 5 Years1,492
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Last 5 Years / Total0.590
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
439,054
World Rank
1,856
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
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Total2,363
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Last 5 Years664
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Last 5 Years / Total0.281
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
463,643
World Rank
2,012
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Antenna | Radar | Electromagnetics | Communication
Antenna | Radar | Electromagnetics | Communication
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Total2,191
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Last 5 Years1,262
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Last 5 Years / Total0.576
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
464,399
World Rank
2,017
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Nanostructured Coatings | multi-layer thin films for photovoltaic
Nanostructured Coatings | multi-layer thin films for photovoltaic
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Total2,186
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Last 5 Years1,250
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Last 5 Years / Total0.572
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
471,591
World Rank
12,932
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Natural Sciences / Physics
plasma surface modification | electrochemical sensor | metal organic framework | Carbon capture | Membrane separatio
plasma surface modification | electrochemical sensor | metal organic framework | Carbon capture | Membrane separatio
Citation Metrics
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Total2,139
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Last 5 Years1,480
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Last 5 Years / Total0.692
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
477,161
World Rank
13,148
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Multi-functional and Reconfigurable Antennas | Metamaterial Antennas | Microwave Circuits | Dielectri
Multi-functional and Reconfigurable Antennas | Metamaterial Antennas | Microwave Circuits | Dielectri
Citation Metrics
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Total2,104
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Last 5 Years1,557
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Last 5 Years / Total0.740
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
485,917
World Rank
2,179
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Thermoelectric Materials | Materials Characterization Techniques | Energy Material
Thermoelectric Materials | Materials Characterization Techniques | Energy Material
Citation Metrics
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Total2,050
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Last 5 Years1,254
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Last 5 Years / Total0.612
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
507,402
World Rank
14,354
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total1,924
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Last 5 Years1,138
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Last 5 Years / Total0.591
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
512,390
World Rank
14,555
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Engineering & Technology / Aerospace Engineering
Electrochemical sensing | Battery materials | Photocatalysts | Green material
Electrochemical sensing | Battery materials | Photocatalysts | Green material
Citation Metrics
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Total1,896
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Last 5 Years888
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Last 5 Years / Total0.468
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
517,468
World Rank
2,380
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total1,868
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Last 5 Years1,668
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Last 5 Years / Total0.893
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
517,632
World Rank
2,384
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total1,867
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Last 5 Years1,670
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Last 5 Years / Total0.894
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