Researchers from Lusófona University Feature in the World’s Top 2% of Scientists
The Stanford ranking has recognised ten researchers from Lusófona University, three of whom have been recognised for their career-long impact.
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Lusófona University reaffirms its international standing with the inclusion of ten researchers in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists, an annual ranking recognising scientists with a high level of scientific impact worldwide.
Lusófona University researchers included in the list of the world’s most influential scientists in 2026:
- António Raposo – CBIOS
- Carla Maria Batista Ferreira Pires – CBIOS
- Catarina Roma-Rodrigues – BioRG
- Elói Figueiredo – RISE
- João Carlos Gonçalves dos Reis – RCM2+
- João M. Lopes – IntrepidLab
- João P. Marôco – IntrepidLab
- Patrícia Rijo – CBIOS
- Pedro Fernandes – BioRG
- Rui Cunha Marques – RCM2+
Three of these researchers are also included in the list recognising career-long impact:
- João P. Marôco – IntrepidLab
- Pedro Fernandes – BioRG
- Rui Cunha Marques – RCM2+
The Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, compiled using metrics from the Scopus database, includes scientists from around the world whose publications demonstrate a high number of citations, a high h-index and significant scientific impact, as well as their track record over the course of their careers.
The 2026 edition applies rigorous evaluation criteria, including co-authorship, author position, scientific field and other variables, to ensure a balanced assessment.
This recognition highlights not only the individual achievements of these researchers but also Lusófona University's significant contribution to science.
