Stanford University study ranks highly cited global scientists

Researchers from various institutions have been recognized in the latest study on scientific citation published by Stanford University. The study identifies the top 2% of the world's most influential and highly cited scientists across all disciplines.

In Croatia, academic and physician Željko Reiner was ranked first in the country for career-long scientific impact and second for his impact in 2025. Reiner, a member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, has authored over 600 scientific works focusing on lipid metabolism disorders and atherosclerosis.

In Serbia, 13 researchers from the University of Niš were included in the Stanford rankings for 2025. This group includes eight members from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Additionally, 10 researchers from the university were recognized for their career-long scientific impact, including the late mathematician Vladimir Rakočević.