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Highly Cited Researchers 287 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
42,859
World Rank
220
Country Rank
1
University
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1
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
empirical software engineering | evidence-based software engineering | software process improvement | agile software developmen
empirical software engineering | evidence-based software engineering | software process improvement | agile software developmen
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Total21,685
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Last 5 Years8,476
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Last 5 Years / Total0.391
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
78,155
World Rank
456
Country Rank
2
University
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2
Engineering & Technology / Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Electric Power Systems | modeling | simulatio
Electric Power Systems | modeling | simulatio
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Total13,772
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Last 5 Years4,350
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Last 5 Years / Total0.316
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
81,570
World Rank
479
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Engineering & Technology / Energy Engineering
Bioenergy | Biochar | Waste to Energy | Carbon | Renewable Energ
Bioenergy | Biochar | Waste to Energy | Carbon | Renewable Energ
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Total13,302
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Last 5 Years9,722
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Last 5 Years / Total0.731
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
92,666
World Rank
550
Country Rank
4
University
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4
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Total11,968
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Last 5 Years5,899
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Last 5 Years / Total0.493
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
92,961
World Rank
552
Country Rank
5
University
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5
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Chemistry | Spectroscopy | Catalysis | Zeolites | Porous Material
Chemistry | Spectroscopy | Catalysis | Zeolites | Porous Material
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Total11,939
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Last 5 Years2,640
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Last 5 Years / Total0.221
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
116,799
World Rank
721
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total9,814
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Last 5 Years3,335
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Last 5 Years / Total0.340
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
153,442
World Rank
970
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Digital Twin | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Computational Fluid Dynamic
Digital Twin | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Computational Fluid Dynamic
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Total7,660
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Last 5 Years6,850
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Last 5 Years / Total0.894
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
171,814
World Rank
1,094
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
Engineering & Technology / Computer Science
Image Processing | Sensing | Robotics | Computer Vision | Smart Home Healthcare
Image Processing | Sensing | Robotics | Computer Vision | Smart Home Healthcare
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Total6,866
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Last 5 Years5,464
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Last 5 Years / Total0.796
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
190,770
World Rank
1,241
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total6,195
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Last 5 Years5,386
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Last 5 Years / Total0.869
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
219,527
World Rank
1,446
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
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Total5,364
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Last 5 Years4,720
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Last 5 Years / Total0.880
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
226,877
World Rank
1,501
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total5,182
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Last 5 Years3,620
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Last 5 Years / Total0.699
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
228,970
World Rank
1,521
Country Rank
12
University
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12
Others
Process integration | thermodynamic analysis | gas separation | power cycles | refrigeration and cryogenic
Process integration | thermodynamic analysis | gas separation | power cycles | refrigeration and cryogenic
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Total5,132
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Last 5 Years4,194
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Last 5 Years / Total0.817
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
251,344
World Rank
1,683
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Business & Management / Decision Science and Operations Management
Production Management | Lean Manufacturing | Digitalization | Operations Managemen
Production Management | Lean Manufacturing | Digitalization | Operations Managemen
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Total4,646
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Last 5 Years3,748
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Last 5 Years / Total0.807
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
254,258
World Rank
1,716
Country Rank
14
University
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14
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Computational Fluid Dynamics | CO2 capture | Multiphase Flows | Novel processes | Energy system modellin
Computational Fluid Dynamics | CO2 capture | Multiphase Flows | Novel processes | Energy system modellin
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Total4,589
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Last 5 Years3,526
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Last 5 Years / Total0.768
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
261,957
World Rank
1,768
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total4,443
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Last 5 Years2,500
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Last 5 Years / Total0.563
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
270,651
World Rank
1,840
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total4,286
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Last 5 Years2,390
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Last 5 Years / Total0.558
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
270,763
World Rank
1,841
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total4,284
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Last 5 Years3,058
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Last 5 Years / Total0.714
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
273,121
World Rank
1,861
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Citation Metrics
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Total4,243
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Last 5 Years2,755
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Last 5 Years / Total0.649
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
275,855
World Rank
1,888
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Economics & Econometrics / Accounting & Finance
Industrial Ecology | Sustainability Accounting | Input-Output Analysis | Circular Economy | Green Job
Industrial Ecology | Sustainability Accounting | Input-Output Analysis | Circular Economy | Green Job
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Total4,195
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Last 5 Years2,902
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Last 5 Years / Total0.692
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
292,337
World Rank
1,999
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Natural Sciences / Mathematical Sciences
open-source software | finite element methods | computational mathematics | reservoir simulatio
open-source software | finite element methods | computational mathematics | reservoir simulatio
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Total3,925
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Last 5 Years3,016
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Last 5 Years / Total0.768
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
293,076
World Rank
2,007
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
turbulence | particle transport | combustion | solid fuels | DN
turbulence | particle transport | combustion | solid fuels | DN
Citation Metrics
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Total3,914
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Last 5 Years1,946
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Last 5 Years / Total0.497
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
300,541
World Rank
2,061
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total3,801
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Last 5 Years1,970
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Last 5 Years / Total0.518
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
304,617
World Rank
2,087
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total3,742
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Last 5 Years2,606
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Last 5 Years / Total0.696
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
312,836
World Rank
2,137
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total3,628
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Last 5 Years1,816
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Last 5 Years / Total0.501
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
316,211
World Rank
2,152
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Marine Sciences and Engineering
Offshore hydrodynamics | Ocean Engineering | Naval Architecture | Nautical Archaeolog
Offshore hydrodynamics | Ocean Engineering | Naval Architecture | Nautical Archaeolog
Citation Metrics
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Total3,583
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Last 5 Years1,588
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Last 5 Years / Total0.443
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