المملكة: 14 scientists from Alfaisal University are among the top 2% of scientists in the world at Stanford
Fourteen worlds from Alfaisal University is included in Stanford University’s annual list of the top 2% of the world’s scientists for the year 2024, based on an analysis of the research citation database. "Scoops"which is considered one of the most important international references in evaluating the quality of research and its scientific impact. This achievement enhances the presence of Saudi universities on the international academic scene.
His Royal Highness Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – President of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alfaisal University congratulated the winning faculty members.
His Royal Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud – Chairman of the University’s Executive Committee – also extended his sincere congratulations on their achievement of this achievement. Scientific.
Winners and classification of categories
The list was issued in two main categories: Professional Impact, which reflects scientific contributions extending over many years, and the Annual Impact, which highlights recent research with a wide impact on the scientific community.
This year’s list witnessed the inclusion of illustrious names from Alfaisal University in recognition of their distinguished contributions in multiple scientific fields. A number of faculty members were ranked in the 2024 Annual Impact category: Ramadan Demirbogha, Muhammad Zorob, Ahmed Abu Zeid, Reda Jalabi, Soraya Qamari Saeed, Matthews Goosen, Sahar Taslim, Idris Al-Sharayeh, Raja Chinnappan, Ahmed Al-Alamer, Andrew Timming, and Jason Potts. The classification also included in the professional impact category for the year 2024: Atef Chebl, Ramadan Demirboga, Mehmet Zorub, Matthews Goosen, and Nidal Nasser.
On this occasion, His Excellency President of Alfaisal University Dr. Muhammad bin Ali Al Hayazea expressed his pride in this achievement, saying that the university is proud of the honorable international presence its scholars have achieved, indicating that this honor reflects the stimulating and supportive research environment that Alfaisal enjoys for excellence and creativity, and embodies the contribution of its researchers in advancing the wheel of knowledge and innovation.
He added that this award enhances the university’s position. As one of the most prominent leading scientific edifices in the region, it confirms its leadership in achieving research quality standards and the growing global impact of its academic work.
Leadership support for the scientific research sector
His Excellency praised the support of the Kingdom’s leaders – may God protect them – for the path of science, scientists and scientific research in the country, appreciating the role of the Board of Trustees and its Chairman, His Royal Highness Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for the strength he represents. He paid the university and its scholars, and Dr. Al Hayazea also noted the support and follow-up provided by His Royal Highness Prince Turki Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz and His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid Al Saud.
This achievement comes to confirm the pivotal role of Al-Faisal University in developing scientific research in the Kingdom, and supports the aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 towards building a knowledge economy based on innovation and academic excellence, and reflects growing global confidence. In Saudi competencies and their ability to compete in the most prestigious international research forums.
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