Ajman University (AU) has once again affirmed its growing research impact, with 27 of its faculty members recognized in Stanford University’s prestigious ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list 2025, produced in collaboration with Elsevier. This represents an increase of ten researchers from last year’s list. Notably, ten AU researchers were distinguished for their long-term career impact, underscoring their sustained contributions to global research and academic excellence.

Stanford University’s ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list highlights the most influential researchers worldwide,spanning 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields. Based on Scopus data by Elesvier, it benchmarks nearly 200,000 researchers whose work is shaping knowledge, innovation, and discovery at the highest levels.

Dr. Karim Seghir, Chancellor of Ajman University, stated:
“This recognition marks a significant milestone in Ajman University’s journey as a non-profit institution. It reflects our commitment to advancing impactful research and fostering innovation. At AU, research is not just a pursuit of knowledge; it is a mission to address global challenges, cultivate collaboration, and generate solutions with societal relevance and lasting impact.”

Ajman University Researchers Recognized for Long-Term Career Impact:

• Khaled Assaleh – Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Artificial Intelligence Research Center
• Ahmed Bilal Awan – College of Engineering and IT
• Fares Howari - College of Humanities and Sciences
• Mahmoud Al-Ayyoub – College of Engineering and IT
• Mohamed A. Deriche – College of Engineering and IT
• Mohammed Al Betar – College of Engineering and IT
• Muhammad Sohail Zafar –College of Dentistry
• Praveen Agarwal –Nonlinear Dynamics Research Center
• Tao Hai –Artificial Intelligence Research Center (AIRC)
• Zhongren Peng –Healthy and Sustainable Built Environment Research Center

Ajman University Researchers Recognized for Research Impact in a Single Year:

• Khaled Assaleh – Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Artificial Intelligence Research Center
• Ahmed Bilal Awan – College of Engineering and IT
• Mahmoud Al-Ayyoub – College of Engineering and IT
• Mohammed Deriche – College of Engineering and IT
• Mohammed Al Betar – College of Engineering and IT
• Muhammad Sohail Zafar – College of Dentistry
• Praveen Agarwal –Nonlinear Dynamics Research Center
• Tao Hai – Artificial Intelligence Research Center
• Zhongren Peng – Healthy and Sustainable Built Environment Research Center
• Abd Al Karim Haj Ismail – College of Humanities and Sciences
• Ahmad Faheem Ahmeda – College of Medicine
• Amine Bahi – College of Medicine
• Mohammad Anas Shamsi – Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research
• Atta Ur Rehman Khan – College of Engineering and IT
• Dinesh Rokaya – College of Dentistry
• Divya Gopinath – College of Dentistry
• El Shaimaa A. Arafa – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Guangming Cao – College of Business Administration
• Mohamed Abdullah Jaber – College of Dentistry
• Moawia Al-Tabakha – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Muaed Al Omar – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Moayad Al Shahwan – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Raja Wasim Ahmad – College of Engineering and IT
• Sai H.S. Boddu – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
• Samer H. Zyoud – College of Humanities and Sciences
• Sulagna Dutta - College of Medicine
• Zahid Hameed – College of Business Administration

As a private non-profit institution, Ajman University continues to invest in research across a wide range of academic disciplines. With a strategic focus on fostering innovation and research leadership, the University remains committed to advancing knowledge and developing solutions that support community development and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

We accept Guest Posts