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The 2025 list of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers includes 16 researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), including 15 of its 185 faculty.
This number surpasses last year's 14, demonstrating the continued and rising research excellence at the University. It also represents 59% of Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers in Saudi Arabia and most at any institute among Arab nations.
2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers are considered the world’s most influential and whose academic publications rank in the top 1% of cited research papers between the years 2014 and 2024. In total, Clarivate recognized 6868 highly cited researchers worldwide this year.
“KAUST scientists embody the spirit of creativity and innovation that transforms discovery into impact for Saudi Arabia and the world,” said KAUST President Sir Edward Byrne AC. “Clarivate’s recognition of so many of our researchers stands as a testament to a culture of scientific excellence and a deep sense of purpose that define our university and its strategic contribution to the Kingdom’s progress.”
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