Indonesian researchers from UB and UGM recognized in world's top 2% scientists list

Several Indonesian researchers from Universitas Brawijaya (UB) and Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) have been recognized in the 2026 list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. This ranking is based on data from Elsevier and compiled by researchers at Stanford University.

At Universitas Brawijaya, seven scientists were included, marking a 40 percent increase from the five researchers listed in 2025. The recognized fields at UB have expanded to include General & Internal Medicine, Food Science, Fisheries, Materials, and Dairy & Animal Science. Notably, dr. Jonny Karunia Fajar achieved the highest internal ranking at UB, placing 773rd globally.

Universitas Gadjah Mada saw 17 researchers make the prestigious list. These scholars represent various faculties, including Medicine, Forestry, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Engineering, Dentistry, and Geography. UGM Rector Prof. dr. Ova Emilia noted that this achievement reflects the quality of the institution's education, research, and publication efforts.