Chemnitz University of Technology shines: top researchers on the global rankings!

Chemnitz University of Technology shines: top researchers on the global rankings!

Stanford University and Elsevier have released the Top 2 Percent Scientists list for 2025, honoring the world's leading researchers. This ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of scientific publications recorded in the SCOPUS database. It highlights scientists who have achieved prominence in their fields through their influence in citations. In particular, a team from Chemnitz University of Technology has several outstanding members on this list.

The high-ranking researchers at Chemnitz University of Technology are Prof. Dr. Olfa Kanoun, Dr. Minshen Zhu, Prof. Dr. Rudolf Holze, Prof. Dr. Günter Daniel Rey, Prof. Dr. Oliver G. Schmidt, Prof. Dr. Marc Armbrüster, Prof. Dr. Tony Klein, Prof. Dr. Joseph Lutz, Prof. Dr. Michael Schreiber and Prof. Dr. Peter Sedlmeier. Your inclusion in this list brings not only national but also international recognition for Chemnitz's research achievements. The analysis takes into account 22 subject areas and 174 sub-subjects and measures the attention and influence of scientists in their areas.

The importance of citation analysis

The basis of the ranking is a so-called “composite indicator” (c-score), which includes the number of citations as well as co-authorships and author positions. This methodology enables a comparable assessment of research achievements across different disciplines. In addition, a large amount of data is used, with over 100,000 of the most successful scientists being included in the evaluation.

A decisive factor for the visibility and influence of a publication is the impact factor. This measures the frequency with which articles in scientific journals are cited. The calculation method takes into account the number of citations in the last two years, divided by the number of publications in this time frame. However, critics point out that this average value can be heavily distorted by outliers and therefore a high impact factor does not necessarily apply to all articles by an author or journal.

A look at the published data

In addition to the variety of citation data, there are also other metrics such as the Hirsch Index, which focuses on the number of publications that reach a certain citation threshold. This means that the index only increases if the researcher or the publications as a whole are frequently cited. The Stanford/Elsevier list shines a spotlight on researchers who stand out for their excellent citation performance and publication quality, while at the same time showcasing the diverse possibilities for citation analysis.

Through the number of members represented in the top 2 percent ranking, Chemnitz University of Technology has proven that it is an important institution in the international research landscape. The listing of top scientists is not only a sign of individual fame, but also a symbol of the strength and progress of the researchers at this university.

For more information and the full list of scientists, those interested can visit the official dataset website: Top 2% Scientists List and the details of the citation analysis under the ULB Münster read up.