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Highly Cited Researchers 2.485 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
475
World Rank
190
Country Rank
1
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
1
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Total271,337
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Last 5 Years116,033
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Last 5 Years / Total0.428
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
1,179
World Rank
479
Country Rank
2
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
2
Natural Sciences / Biological Science
ecology | microbiology | biogeochemistry | microbial ecology | ecosystem ecolog
ecology | microbiology | biogeochemistry | microbial ecology | ecosystem ecolog
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Total184,621
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Last 5 Years102,644
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Last 5 Years / Total0.556
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
2,226
World Rank
993
Country Rank
3
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
3
Natural Sciences / Physics
Condensed Matter Physics | Material Science | nano science | photovoltaic
Condensed Matter Physics | Material Science | nano science | photovoltaic
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Total133,467
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Last 5 Years31,658
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Last 5 Years / Total0.237
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
3,144
World Rank
1,443
Country Rank
4
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
4
Engineering & Technology / Civil Engineering
cryosphere | hydrology | biogeochemical cycling | glaciology | mountain
cryosphere | hydrology | biogeochemical cycling | glaciology | mountain
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Total112,008
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Last 5 Years41,676
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Last 5 Years / Total0.372
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
3,204
World Rank
1,471
Country Rank
5
University
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5
Natural Sciences / Chemical Sciences
Atmospheric Chemistry | Mass Spectrometry | Aerosols | Air Quality | Air Pollutio
Atmospheric Chemistry | Mass Spectrometry | Aerosols | Air Quality | Air Pollutio
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Total110,857
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Last 5 Years54,287
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Last 5 Years / Total0.490
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,313
World Rank
1,980
Country Rank
6
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
6
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Total93,863
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Last 5 Years42,539
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Last 5 Years / Total0.453
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,330
World Rank
1,989
Country Rank
7
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
7
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Total93,570
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Last 5 Years21,677
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Last 5 Years / Total0.232
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,405
World Rank
2,026
Country Rank
8
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
8
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Total92,580
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Last 5 Years37,527
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Last 5 Years / Total0.405
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,453
World Rank
2,049
Country Rank
9
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
9
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Total91,959
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Last 5 Years35,829
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Last 5 Years / Total0.390
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
4,628
World Rank
2,127
Country Rank
10
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
10
Engineering & Technology / Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
Materials Science | Chemical Engineerin
Materials Science | Chemical Engineerin
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Total89,831
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Last 5 Years40,346
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Last 5 Years / Total0.449
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
5,230
World Rank
2,412
Country Rank
11
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
11
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Total83,796
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Last 5 Years14,861
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Last 5 Years / Total0.177
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,016
World Rank
2,762
Country Rank
12
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
12
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Total77,125
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Last 5 Years31,616
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Last 5 Years / Total0.410
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,256
World Rank
2,860
Country Rank
13
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
13
Engineering & Technology / Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Materials | Biomaterials | Hydrogel
Chemical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Materials | Biomaterials | Hydrogel
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Total75,390
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Last 5 Years26,381
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Last 5 Years / Total0.350
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,341
World Rank
2,900
Country Rank
14
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
14
Natural Sciences / Geography
Forest ecology | fire ecology | biogeography | disturbance ecology | geograph
Forest ecology | fire ecology | biogeography | disturbance ecology | geograph
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Total74,768
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Last 5 Years21,407
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Last 5 Years / Total0.286
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,666
World Rank
3,054
Country Rank
15
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
15
Citation Metrics
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Total72,361
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Last 5 Years19,287
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Last 5 Years / Total0.267
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
6,690
World Rank
3,064
Country Rank
16
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
16
Citation Metrics
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Total72,230
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Last 5 Years12,168
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Last 5 Years / Total0.168
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,232
World Rank
3,326
Country Rank
17
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
17
Citation Metrics
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Total68,851
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Last 5 Years33,688
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Last 5 Years / Total0.489
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,688
World Rank
3,547
Country Rank
18
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
18
Social Sciences / Psychology
cognitive psychology | individual differences | executive function | self-control | procrastinatio
cognitive psychology | individual differences | executive function | self-control | procrastinatio
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Total66,120
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Last 5 Years28,031
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Last 5 Years / Total0.424
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
7,857
World Rank
3,623
Country Rank
19
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
19
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Total65,237
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Last 5 Years26,738
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Last 5 Years / Total0.410
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
8,313
World Rank
3,825
Country Rank
20
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
20
Citation Metrics
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Total63,049
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Last 5 Years21,305
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Last 5 Years / Total0.338
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
8,323
World Rank
3,831
Country Rank
21
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
21
Citation Metrics
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Total62,997
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Last 5 Years23,111
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Last 5 Years / Total0.367
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
9,303
World Rank
4,309
Country Rank
22
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
22
Citation Metrics
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Total58,763
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Last 5 Years19,854
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Last 5 Years / Total0.338
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
9,998
World Rank
4,612
Country Rank
23
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
23
Citation Metrics
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Total56,151
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Last 5 Years10,506
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Last 5 Years / Total0.187
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
10,090
World Rank
4,650
Country Rank
24
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
24
Citation Metrics
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Total55,819
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Last 5 Years15,686
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Last 5 Years / Total0.281
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* Total Citation Counts Rankings
Rankings
10,398
World Rank
4,796
Country Rank
25
University
Ranking Based On Selection:
25
Citation Metrics
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Total54,701
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Last 5 Years27,935
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Last 5 Years / Total0.511
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