University of Nicosia academics named in top 2% of world scientists

On 7 October 2026, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) announced that twenty-five of its academics have been included in the latest global ranking of the world’s most influential scientists. This prestigious list, often referred to as the Stanford University top 2% of scientists, was released by Elsevier in collaboration with Professor John Ioannidis of Stanford University.

Of the twenty-five researchers, twenty-two were recognized in the single-year ranking for 2025, marking an increase from twenty in the previous edition, while fifteen were listed in the career-long ranking. Notably, twelve academics achieved recognition in both categories. The assessment is based on standardized citation indicators, including total citations, the h-index, the co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, and a composite c-score, spanning 20 major scientific fields and 174 subfields.

This annual ranking serves as a benchmark for measuring research impact in global academia. By evaluating both long-term contributions and recent performance, the study provides a comprehensive view of scientific excellence. The inclusion of UNIC staff underscores the university's ongoing commitment to high-level research and its growing international influence in various disciplines, including business, life and health sciences, and the humanities.