Ajman University Researchers Ranked Among World's Top 2% Scientists for 2025

Ajman University has placed 27 of its faculty members on Stanford University's "World's Top 2% Scientists" list for 2025, prepared in collaboration with global publisher Elsevier. This represents a significant jump from last year, with ten new researchers making the cut and demonstrating the university's growing research influence on the global stage.

The achievement shows real momentum for the UAE-based institution. Ten of the university's scientists earned recognition for their career-long impact, reflecting sustained contributions to scientific research that have helped establish Ajman University's position in global academic excellence.

Stanford's annual list ranks among the most prestigious research classifications worldwide. It highlights the most influential scientists across 22 scientific fields and 174 subspecialties, drawing from Elsevier's Scopus database. The list includes roughly 200,000 researchers who have shaped knowledge, advanced innovation, and made groundbreaking discoveries with global impact.

For universities in the Middle East, this kind of recognition carries weight beyond academic prestige. It signals to potential international partners, funding bodies, and top-tier researchers that the institution can compete on a global level. The UAE has been investing heavily in research and development as part of its economic diversification strategy, and results like these validate that approach.

Dr. Karim Al-Sagheer, Director of Ajman University, emphasized that this milestone reflects the institution's commitment to research with deep impact and fostering a culture of innovation. He noted that the university views scientific research not just as knowledge production, but as a mission to address global challenges and build effective partnerships that deliver sustainable societal solutions.

The university plans to continue investing in scientific research across a wide range of academic disciplines. Its strategic focus on supporting innovation and research leadership aims to enhance knowledge and create solutions that contribute to building a more sustainable future for coming generations.

This recognition comes at a time when Gulf universities are increasingly competing with established Western institutions for research talent and funding. The fact that Ajman University added ten new researchers to the list suggests its research programs are gaining traction and attracting quality faculty who can produce high-impact work.