Three Neapolis University Paphos academics included in World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 list

Three academics from Neapolis University Paphos have been recognized in the 'World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026' list, marking the second consecutive year that faculty from the institution have achieved this distinction. The rankings are based on bibliometric data from the Scopus database, managed by Elsevier, and are published by a research team led by Professor John Ioannidis at Stanford University.

The recognized academics include Savvas A. Chatzichristofis, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Vice Rector for Research and Innovation, and Stelios N. Georgiou, Professor of Educational Psychology, both of whom were included in the 'Career-long Impact' category. This category evaluates the overall scientific influence of researchers over their entire academic careers. Additionally, Konstantinos Vasiliadis, Assistant Professor of Architecture, was included in the ranking for his contributions to the field.

This acknowledgment highlights the institution's international research standing and the continued scientific output of its faculty members. The university noted that the selection process involves rigorous evaluation of citation indices and overall academic production.