University of Cyprus Medical School academics rank among world's top scientists

Four faculty members from the University of Cyprus Medical School have achieved recognition in major international scientific rankings, according to an official university statement released on October 21, 2026. Professor Giorgos Hadjigeorgiou has been placed in the top 1 per cent of scientists globally by the AD Scientific Index, while Associate Professors Giorgos Nikolopoulos and Panagiotis Zis, along with Assistant Professor Nikolaos Kadoglou, have ranked within the top 5 per cent.

The AD Scientific Index assessment is based on bibliometric data from Google Scholar, focusing on the total h-index to measure career-long scientific impact. Additionally, Zis and Kadoglou were recognized in the 'World’s Top 2% Scientists' list for 2025, a project associated with Stanford University researchers. This specific ranking, which evaluates scientific impact over a single year, uses Scopus database data and a composite indicator that considers citation volume and authorship positioning.

According to the University of Cyprus, these rankings reflect the international reach and research influence of their faculty. The accolades confirm the institution's role in advancing scientific knowledge through sustained high-quality research output across these departments.