Italian universities recognized in Stanford-Elsevier global research rankings

Italian universities have achieved significant recognition in the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking. This global list identifies the most productive and impactful researchers based on bibliometric indicators from the Scopus database, evaluating both career-long impact and single-year performance.

The University of Calabria (UniCal) reached a milestone with 100 professors and researchers included in the ranking, an increase of 11 compared to the previous year. The university's researchers are recognized across diverse fields, including engineering, artificial intelligence, chemistry, pharmacology, medicine, physics, mathematics, and archaeology.

The University of Basilicata also demonstrated international research relevance, with 24 researchers featured in the 2026 edition. These scholars represent various disciplinary areas, contributing to the global dissemination of scientific knowledge.