Four University of Cyprus academics recognized in global scientific rankings

Four academics from the University of Cyprus Medical School have achieved distinction in the latest AD Scientific Index. Professor Giorgos Hadjigeorgiou has been ranked within the top 1% of scientists globally, while Associate Professors Giorgos Nikolopoulos and Panagiotis Zis, along with Assistant Professor Nikolaos Kadoglou, are placed in the top 5%. These rankings are based on bibliometric data from Google Scholar, specifically focusing on the total h-index which measures career-long research productivity and impact.

In addition to the AD Scientific Index, both Panagiotis Zis and Nikolaos Kadoglou have been named in the 'World’s Top 2% Scientists' list for 2025. Developed by a team at Stanford University, this specific list evaluates scientific impact over the most recent year. It utilizes a composite indicator derived from the Scopus database, which accounts for citation metrics and the order of authorship on research papers. According to the University of Cyprus, these recognitions highlight the international influence of its faculty's research and confirm their contribution to the advancement of global scientific knowledge.