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Highly Cited Researchers 256 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
43,982
World Rank
192
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
coordination chemistry | molecular magnetism | X-ray crystallograph
coordination chemistry | molecular magnetism | X-ray crystallograph
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Total21,321
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Last 5 Years4,866
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Last 5 Years / Total0.228
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
51,681
World Rank
235
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
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Total18,937
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Last 5 Years6,993
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Last 5 Years / Total0.369
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
52,367
World Rank
240
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Education / Educational Technology
Educational Technology | Electrical & Information Engineering | Computer Science | STEM | Special Educatio
Educational Technology | Electrical & Information Engineering | Computer Science | STEM | Special Educatio
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Total18,758
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Last 5 Years17,913
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Last 5 Years / Total0.955
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
60,242
World Rank
287
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
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Total16,881
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Last 5 Years9,563
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Last 5 Years / Total0.566
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
81,528
World Rank
404
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Aerosol Science & Technology | Radiation Protection | Air Quality & Health effects | Climate Chang
Aerosol Science & Technology | Radiation Protection | Air Quality & Health effects | Climate Chang
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Total13,324
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Last 5 Years8,529
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Last 5 Years / Total0.640
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
87,051
World Rank
447
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Data Mining | Knowledge Discovery | Information Retrieva
Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Data Mining | Knowledge Discovery | Information Retrieva
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Total12,629
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Last 5 Years5,030
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Last 5 Years / Total0.398
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
87,362
World Rank
449
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total12,594
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Last 5 Years7,338
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Last 5 Years / Total0.583
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
93,446
World Rank
504
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
plasma processing | surface modification | superhydrophobicity | wetting | Lab on Chi
plasma processing | surface modification | superhydrophobicity | wetting | Lab on Chi
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Total11,900
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Last 5 Years4,496
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Last 5 Years / Total0.378
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
97,861
World Rank
530
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Image Processing | Pattern Recognition | Document Image Analysis | OCR | Processing and recognition of Historical Document
Image Processing | Pattern Recognition | Document Image Analysis | OCR | Processing and recognition of Historical Document
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Total11,442
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Last 5 Years3,522
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Last 5 Years / Total0.308
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
103,687
World Rank
581
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total10,895
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Last 5 Years6,717
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Last 5 Years / Total0.617
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
106,828
World Rank
605
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total10,615
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Last 5 Years4,290
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Last 5 Years / Total0.404
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
109,135
World Rank
622
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology Permanent Magnets | Materials for Energy | Magnetic Recording Media | Superconductivit
Nanotechnology Permanent Magnets | Materials for Energy | Magnetic Recording Media | Superconductivit
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Total10,423
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Last 5 Years1,893
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Last 5 Years / Total0.182
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
127,582
World Rank
733
Country Rank
13
University
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13
Engineering & Technology / Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Graphene | Photocatalysis | Nanotechnology | 2D Nanostructures | Chemistr
Graphene | Photocatalysis | Nanotechnology | 2D Nanostructures | Chemistr
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Total9,071
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Last 5 Years4,101
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Last 5 Years / Total0.452
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
127,640
World Rank
737
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total9,068
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Last 5 Years5,316
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Last 5 Years / Total0.586
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
130,786
World Rank
768
Country Rank
15
University
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15
Others
energy and environmental technologies | transport phenomena | porous media | hydrogen and fuel cell
energy and environmental technologies | transport phenomena | porous media | hydrogen and fuel cell
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Total8,878
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Last 5 Years2,948
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Last 5 Years / Total0.332
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
134,718
World Rank
808
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total8,646
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Last 5 Years3,130
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Last 5 Years / Total0.362
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
136,983
World Rank
824
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Natural Sciences / Physics
plasma surface engineering | lab-on-chip | microfluidics on PCB | biochips | point-of-care diagnostic
plasma surface engineering | lab-on-chip | microfluidics on PCB | biochips | point-of-care diagnostic
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Total8,522
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Last 5 Years3,024
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Last 5 Years / Total0.355
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
138,214
World Rank
843
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total8,449
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Last 5 Years1,971
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Last 5 Years / Total0.233
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
138,601
World Rank
845
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total8,428
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Last 5 Years3,176
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Last 5 Years / Total0.377
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
155,703
World Rank
984
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total7,561
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Last 5 Years2,095
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Last 5 Years / Total0.277
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
158,614
World Rank
998
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total7,428
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Last 5 Years3,548
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Last 5 Years / Total0.478
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
160,751
World Rank
1,025
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total7,334
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Last 5 Years2,027
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Last 5 Years / Total0.276
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
161,476
World Rank
1,034
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total7,302
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Last 5 Years1,036
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Last 5 Years / Total0.142
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
162,234
World Rank
1,045
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
pattern recognition | computational intelligence | multimedia processin
pattern recognition | computational intelligence | multimedia processin
Citation Metrics
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Total7,268
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Last 5 Years1,411
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Last 5 Years / Total0.194
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
165,085
World Rank
1,077
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Medical and Health Sciences / Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
drug delivery | dendritic polymers | liposomes | carbon dots | drug targetin
drug delivery | dendritic polymers | liposomes | carbon dots | drug targetin
Citation Metrics
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Total7,143
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Last 5 Years1,646
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Last 5 Years / Total0.230
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