Five researchers from GHTM | IHMT NOVA are featured in the 2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking, compiled by Stanford University and published by Elsevier.
This prestigious list identifies the most highly cited scientists worldwide, representing approximately 2% of researchers across all scientific fields. The ranking is based on data from Scopus, the world’s largest database of scientific references and citations, and developed through the Elsevier Data Repository (ICSR Lab).
Scientists are evaluated across 22 scientific areas and 174 subfields using a composite citation indicator (c-score) that aggregates six key metrics — including total citations, the h-index, and citations for single-author and first- or last-author publications.
The GHTM researchers recognized in this global ranking are:
- Carla Maia
- Miguel Viveiros
- Marcelo Urbano Ferreira
- Ellen C. Kuhlmann (affiliate)
- Derek Charlwood (affiliate)
Their inclusion underscores the scientific excellence and global influence of GHTM and IHMT NOVA, reinforcing NOVA University Lisbon’s commitment to high-impact research in global health and tropical medicine.
This recognition not only celebrates individual achievements but also reflects the collaborative strength and innovation at GHTM, highlighting the unit’s leading role in tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.
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