Stanford University releases 2026 list of top 2% scientists

Stanford University and Elsevier have released the 2026 list of the world’s top 2% scientists, based on data from the Scopus database. The ranking evaluates researchers across 20 fields and 174 sub-disciplines using a composite c-score, which includes metrics such as total citations, h-index, hm-index, and author position to measure actual scientific leadership rather than just publication volume.

Various global institutions and individual researchers achieved significant recognition in the report. In Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong saw 469 scholars listed, while the University of Hong Kong included 346. In Egypt, Cairo University reported a 71% increase in its representation over two years, with 135 scientists now included.

In Vietnam, 121 scientists from 44 institutions were recognized, including four researchers from FPT University specializing in mathematics, business, law, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, Professor Song Xicheng from Yantai Yuhuangding Hospital in China was named to the single-year impact list. In Yemen, Dr. Omar Ali Bazghifan from Seiyun University was also included in the prestigious ranking.