Fourteen researchers from Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) have been recognized among the World’s Top 2% most-cited scientists for 2023 by Stanford University.
14 UTAR researchers ranked top 2% in the world
According to UTAR, this prestigious ranking is based on the Scopus author profiles as of 1 October 2023. The list, which covers various scientific fields, was meticulously prepared by Prof. John Ioannidis and his team from Stanford University.
The updated database (version 6) offers standardized information on various metrics such as citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator.
Here are some of the notable UTAR researchers who made it to the list:
- Emeritus Prof. Dr Boo Nem Yun @ Mooi Nam Ying
Faculty: MK FMHS
Top Ranked Science-Metrix Category: General & Internal Medicine
Higher-Level Science-Metrix Category: Clinical Medicine - Ir Prof. Dr Ong Kok Seng
Faculty: FEGT
Top Ranked Science-Metrix Category: Energy
Higher-Level Science-Metrix Category: Enabling & Strategic Technologies - Ir Prof. Dr Chung Boon Kuan
Faculty: LKC FES
Top Ranked Science-Metrix Category: Networking & Telecommunications
Higher-Level Science-Metrix Category: Information & Communication Technologies - Prof. Dr Chong Kok Keong
Faculty: LKC FES
Top Ranked Science-Metrix Category: Energy
Higher-Level Science-Metrix Category: Enabling & Strategic Technologies
In a statement, UTAR also expressed its pride and congratulated all the top scientists for their remarkable achievements.
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For those interested in exploring the complete list and database, it can be accessed here.
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