Prof. Youssri Hassan Among Stanford's Top 2% Scientists for the Third Time

Stanford University has announced that Dr. Youssri Hassan Youssri, a professor at the Faculty of Engineering at Egypt University of Informatics (EUI), has been ranked among the top scientists in the world for the third consecutive year, with an improvement in his ranking.

Stanford University released a list of the top 2% of the world's most academically cited scientists across various disciplines for 2024. This is a global achievement that adds to the accomplishments of Egypt University of Informatics. The list includes over 160,000 researchers from more than 8 million active academics worldwide, covering 22 scientific fields and 176 subfields.

EUI’s University council  congratulated Dr. Youssri, a professor at the Faculty of Engineering, for being ranked among the top 2% of the world's scientists for the third consecutive year, with an improved ranking. This achievement adds to the growing list of accomplishments the university has achieved since its inception. It also demonstrates EUI's leadership and excellence in scientific research, showcasing the university’s outstanding academic and creative scholars in their fields.

The council praised Dr. Yousry's scientific achievement, highlighting that having a researcher from EUI listed in Stanford's ranking for the third year in a row confirms his continuous contribution to advancing his areas of expertise through his published work. The inclusion of scientists and academics from EUI in Stanford’s list is highly significant, as it reflects the university’s commitment to research and global collaboration, driven by the excellence of its research environment and scholars.

Prof. Reem Bahgat, President of Egypt University of Informatics, said, "For the third consecutive year, Dr. Youssri has achieved this scientific milestone, which aligns with our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific research and increasing the number of published studies in international journals. We continue to support distinguished researchers with all necessary resources to increase their output and secure prestigious rankings in various disciplines. This commitment follows the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and the unlimited support from H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, as well as the continuous backing of Prof. Ayman Ashour, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research."

Prof. Bahgat added that Dr. Youssri’s inclusion among the top 2% of the world's scientists is a great honor for Egypt and a testament to the human capital at EUI. It reflects the value and ability of EUI's faculty to contribute to international academic research with impactful results that align with the university's progressive values.

Prof. Amr El-Masry, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Egypt University of Informatics, stated that the university’s strategy fosters research advancement and collaboration with international academic institutions and prestigious research centers at top global institutions. The results of this approach are evident, marking a significant shift in research output and publications in fields of national and international importance. These rankings drive all faculty members at the university to strive for excellence and achieve higher standards.

Prof. El-Masry explained that this ranking is based on a database developed by Stanford University, which identifies the top 2% of scientists worldwide across various fields. The ranking is determined by the number of published research papers from the start of an academic’s career to the present year, the total and field-specific citation counts, the number of citations from reference materials and peer-reviewed publications, and the number of internationally reviewed papers and books. Additionally, the ranking includes a scientific impact index and measures research collaboration.