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Highly Cited Researchers 159 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
125,626
World Rank
5,449
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total9,197
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Last 5 Years3,073
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Last 5 Years / Total0.334
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
141,314
World Rank
6,067
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Citation Metrics
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Total8,280
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Last 5 Years4,367
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Last 5 Years / Total0.527
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
187,610
World Rank
7,910
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
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Total6,308
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Last 5 Years3,559
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Last 5 Years / Total0.564
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
206,254
World Rank
8,675
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Applied evolutionary ecology | behavioural ecology | conservation | sexual selection | mammalog
Applied evolutionary ecology | behavioural ecology | conservation | sexual selection | mammalog
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Total5,727
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Last 5 Years2,099
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Last 5 Years / Total0.367
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
212,268
World Rank
8,923
Country Rank
5
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
5
Agriculture & Forestry / Soil Sciences and Plant Nutrition
Soil science | environmental microbiology | ecosystem ecology | climate change | resource managemen
Soil science | environmental microbiology | ecosystem ecology | climate change | resource managemen
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Total5,559
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Last 5 Years3,168
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Last 5 Years / Total0.570
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
246,667
World Rank
10,257
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total4,747
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Last 5 Years3,664
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Last 5 Years / Total0.772
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
246,861
World Rank
10,271
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
Natural Sciences / Molecular Biology & Genetics
cell biology | electromagnetic fields | natural product
cell biology | electromagnetic fields | natural product
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Total4,744
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Last 5 Years1,068
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Last 5 Years / Total0.225
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
263,479
World Rank
10,883
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total4,420
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Last 5 Years2,351
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Last 5 Years / Total0.532
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
269,301
World Rank
11,111
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
Engineering & Technology / Biomedical Engineering
spine mechanics | rehabilitation | ergonomics | injury prevention | concussio
spine mechanics | rehabilitation | ergonomics | injury prevention | concussio
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Total4,316
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Last 5 Years1,145
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Last 5 Years / Total0.265
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
274,060
World Rank
11,270
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Economics & Econometrics / Economics
Macroeconomics | history of thought | monetary policy | post-Keyesian economic
Macroeconomics | history of thought | monetary policy | post-Keyesian economic
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Total4,232
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Last 5 Years1,703
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Last 5 Years / Total0.402
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
304,352
World Rank
12,367
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total3,751
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Last 5 Years700
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Last 5 Years / Total0.187
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
315,452
World Rank
12,754
Country Rank
12
University
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12
Engineering & Technology / Mechanical Engineering
Lattice Boltzmann Method | Blood Flow | Hemodynamics | Immersed Boundary Method | Heat and Mass Transfe
Lattice Boltzmann Method | Blood Flow | Hemodynamics | Immersed Boundary Method | Heat and Mass Transfe
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Total3,598
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Last 5 Years1,236
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Last 5 Years / Total0.344
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
322,795
World Rank
12,998
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
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Total3,501
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Last 5 Years2,521
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Last 5 Years / Total0.720
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
326,994
World Rank
13,152
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Citation Metrics
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Total3,449
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Last 5 Years782
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Last 5 Years / Total0.227
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
338,282
World Rank
13,543
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total3,309
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Last 5 Years897
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Last 5 Years / Total0.271
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
339,238
World Rank
13,577
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Agriculture & Forestry / Fisheries
fish ecology | fisheries science | life history strategies | food webs | contaminant
fish ecology | fisheries science | life history strategies | food webs | contaminant
Citation Metrics
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Total3,297
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Last 5 Years1,167
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Last 5 Years / Total0.354
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
365,212
World Rank
14,441
Country Rank
17
University
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17
Engineering & Technology / Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Microbial ecology | extremophiles | microbial adaptation | bioremediation | biominin
Microbial ecology | extremophiles | microbial adaptation | bioremediation | biominin
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Total3,012
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Last 5 Years1,744
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Last 5 Years / Total0.579
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
369,521
World Rank
14,599
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Engineering & Technology / Earth Sciences
PGE | Magmatic Ore Deposits | Applied Mineralogy | Platinum | Palladiu
PGE | Magmatic Ore Deposits | Applied Mineralogy | Platinum | Palladiu
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Total2,969
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Last 5 Years1,475
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Last 5 Years / Total0.497
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
386,130
World Rank
15,146
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
Citation Metrics
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Total2,809
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Last 5 Years1,313
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Last 5 Years / Total0.467
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
386,550
World Rank
15,159
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total2,805
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Last 5 Years1,441
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Last 5 Years / Total0.514
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
389,386
World Rank
15,262
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total2,779
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Last 5 Years1,188
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Last 5 Years / Total0.427
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
417,664
World Rank
16,155
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Engineering & Technology / Earth Sciences
Geomorphology | Sedimentology | Basin Analysis | Geomatics | River
Geomorphology | Sedimentology | Basin Analysis | Geomatics | River
Citation Metrics
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Total2,532
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Last 5 Years1,791
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Last 5 Years / Total0.707
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
422,338
World Rank
16,306
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total2,495
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Last 5 Years1,259
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Last 5 Years / Total0.505
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
424,357
World Rank
16,380
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
Proterozoic and Paleozoic basins | fossil reefs | sedimentary-rock-hosted ore deposits | carbonate sedimentolog
Proterozoic and Paleozoic basins | fossil reefs | sedimentary-rock-hosted ore deposits | carbonate sedimentolog
Citation Metrics
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Total2,479
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Last 5 Years1,318
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Last 5 Years / Total0.532
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
451,333
World Rank
17,153
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Engineering & Technology / Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Ergonomics | Biomechanics | Vibration | Health and Safet
Ergonomics | Biomechanics | Vibration | Health and Safet
Citation Metrics
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Total2,278
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Last 5 Years1,056
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Last 5 Years / Total0.464
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