Top 2% Scientists Worldwide 2024 by Stanford University

Prof. Phaedon Kyriakidis and Asst. Prof. Athos Agapiou have been included in the latest Stanford University report, which lists the top 2% of the most highly cited scientists globally. This ranking reflects their contributions to research and the impact of their work within their respective fields.

Stanford University recently updated its comprehensive database, which identifies the top 2% of the most-cited scientists across various disciplines. The report was compiled by a team of experts led by Prof. John Ioannidis, a renowned scholar at Stanford University. The database provides standardized data on key metrics such as citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, and a composite indicator that includes citations based on authorship position.

About Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings

This globally respected ranking identifies the world’s leading researchers, representing roughly 2% of all scientists. It draws on data from Scopus, provided by Elsevier, and includes standardized information on citations, h-index, and a range of bibliometric indicators. The rankings categorize researchers across 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, using Science-Metrix’s established classification system.

More details and the complete list can be found at:
Ioannidis, John P.A. (2025), “August 2025 data-update for “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators””, Elsevier Data Repository, V8, doi: 10.17632/btchxktzyw.8