ULusófona researchers stand out in World Ranking of Scientists

ULusófona reaffirms its international prestige with the inclusion of nine researchers in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists, an annual ranking that highlights scientists with high scientific impact worldwide.

ULusófona researchers on the list of scientists with the most impact in 2025:

• António Raposo – CBIOS
• Carla Maria Batista Ferreira Pires – CBIOS
• Catarina Roma-Rodrigues – BioRG
• Elói Figueiredo – RISE
• João P. Marôco – IntrepidLab
• Patrícia Rijo – CBIOS
• Pedro C. B. Fernandes – BioRG
• Rui Cunha Marques – RCM2+
• Dushantha Nalin K. Jayakody - COPELABS

The Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Scientists list, compiled based on metrics from the Scopus database, includes scientists from around the world whose publications demonstrate a high number of citations, h-index, impact, and also a track record throughout their careers.

The 2025 edition considers rigorous evaluation criteria, including co-authorship, author position, scientific field, and other variables that provide a balanced assessment.

This recognition highlights not only individual capabilities, but also the institution's strong contribution to science.