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Highly Cited Researchers 1.520 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

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638
World Rank
18
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Natural Sciences / Physics
Astroparticle Physics | Cosmic Rays | QCD | Forward Physic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    245,634
  • Last 5 Years
    115,602
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.471
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Rankings

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1,695
World Rank
47
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Natural Sciences / Physics
experimental high-energy physic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    153,940
  • Last 5 Years
    33,239
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.216
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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5,506
World Rank
214
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Battery Supercapacitor Li Na K Mg carbon graphite anode IL Polymer electrolyte cathod

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    81,326
  • Last 5 Years
    48,367
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.595
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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6,307
World Rank
247
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Natural Sciences / Physics
Molecular spin quantum technolog

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    75,103
  • Last 5 Years
    18,097
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.241
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Rankings

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7,852
World Rank
320
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Medical and Health Sciences / Biochemistry
Photosynthesis | Plant Biochemistr

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    65,335
  • Last 5 Years
    21,214
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.325
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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9,018
World Rank
369
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Natural Sciences / Physics
Optics | Metamaterials | Additive Manufacturing | 3D Printing | Nanoscienc

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    59,922
  • Last 5 Years
    23,668
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.395
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Rankings

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10,652
World Rank
437
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Surface Science | Self-Assembled Monolayers | Oxide Surfaces | Vibrational Spectroscopy | Metal-Organic Framework

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    53,956
  • Last 5 Years
    19,151
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.355
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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12,197
World Rank
511
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Natural Sciences / Physics
High Energy Physics | Computin

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    49,458
  • Last 5 Years
    11,607
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.235
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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12,462
World Rank
529
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Natural Sciences / Physics
Astroparticle Physics Cosmic Rays Pierre Auger JEM-EUSO KASCADE-Grand

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    48,958
  • Last 5 Years
    24,443
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.499
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Rankings

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12,469
World Rank
530
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Organic Chemistry | Natural Products Chemistry | Total synthesis | Drug Delivery | Digital Chemistr

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    48,949
  • Last 5 Years
    22,162
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.453
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Rankings

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14,550
World Rank
631
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics | Turbulence Modeling | Environmental Flow

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    44,564
  • Last 5 Years
    7,680
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.172
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Rankings

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16,354
World Rank
719
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Natural Sciences / Molecular Biology & Genetics
extracellular vesicles | liquid biopsy | cancer research | drug deliver

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    41,473
  • Last 5 Years
    30,659
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.739
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Rankings

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17,095
World Rank
755
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
fusion energy | nanostructured materials | high entropy materials | energy storage material

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    40,281
  • Last 5 Years
    21,272
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.528
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Rankings

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17,225
World Rank
761
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Engineering & Technology / Earth Sciences
Biogeochemistry | biosphere-atmosphere exchange of trace gases | nutrient cycling

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    40,144
  • Last 5 Years
    19,517
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.486
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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18,278
World Rank
815
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Natural Sciences / Physics
Astroparticle Physics | Cosmic Rays | Radio Detectio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    38,621
  • Last 5 Years
    17,001
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.440
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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19,288
World Rank
863
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Natural Sciences / Physics
Biophysics | Spectroscopy | Microscop

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    37,242
  • Last 5 Years
    12,356
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.332
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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20,173
World Rank
917
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    36,199
  • Last 5 Years
    23,988
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.663
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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20,718
World Rank
940
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Natural Sciences / Physics
Astroparticle Physics | Cosmic Rays | Cosmic Magnetic Field

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    35,577
  • Last 5 Years
    16,958
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.477
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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21,212
World Rank
964
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Natural Sciences / Physics
Astroparticle Physic

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    35,021
  • Last 5 Years
    16,014
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.457
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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21,766
World Rank
981
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Others
Information Systems | Intelligent Systems | Human-Computer Interactio

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    34,374
  • Last 5 Years
    14,999
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.436
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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24,032
World Rank
1,074
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    32,329
  • Last 5 Years
    15,901
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.492
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Rankings

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24,157
World Rank
1,079
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Social Sciences / Transportation Science & Technology
intelligent vehicles | autonomous driving | autonomous vehicles | intelligent transportation system

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    32,174
  • Last 5 Years
    20,312
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.631
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Rankings

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24,794
World Rank
1,108
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Natural Sciences / Physics
Theoretische Teilchenphysi

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    31,614
  • Last 5 Years
    11,598
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.367
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings

Rankings

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25,583
World Rank
1,143
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    31,001
  • Last 5 Years
    8,977
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.290
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Rankings

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26,716
World Rank
1,198
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials Science | Nanotechnology | Energy Materials | Lithium Batteries | Solid-State Batterie

Citation Metrics

  • Total
    30,132
  • Last 5 Years
    20,977
  • Last 5 Years / Total
    0.696
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