[Unpad Media Channel] A total of nine scientists from Universitas Padjadjaran have been included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, released by Stanford University and Elsevier on Friday, September 19, 2025. They are among 209 Indonesian scientists from 72 institutions featured in the prestigious global ranking.
“The inclusion of Unpad scientists in this list demonstrates international recognition of their research contributions. This achievement aligns with Unpad’s vision of being an excellent, inclusive, and impactful university, where research not only enriches scientific knowledge but also provides tangible benefits to society,” said Rector of Unpad, Prof. Arief S. Kartasasmita.
The Rector further expressed hope that this milestone would inspire more high-quality research from Unpad’s academic community and strengthen collaborations with both national and international partners in addressing global challenges.
The World’s Top 2% Scientists list is based on an updated global scientific citation database that provides standardized information on the impact of researchers’ publications. The ranking takes into account several indicators, including citation counts, h-index, adjusted author contributions, authorship positions, and a composite score (c-score) that emphasizes research impact. The latest dataset, compiled from Scopus up to the end of 2024, includes researchers ranked within the top 100,000 worldwide or the top 2% in their respective fields, both across their careers and over the past year.
The nine Unpad scientists recognized are:
- Dr. Yedi Herdiana, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Prof. Nasrul Wathoni, S.Si., Apt., M.Si., Ph.D. (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Prof. Muchtaridi, S.Si., Apt., M.Si., Ph.D. (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Dr. Edy Subroto, S.T.P., M.P. (Faculty of Agricultural Industrial Technology)
- Prof. Dr. Eng. I Made Joni, M.Sc. (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences)
- Prof. Dr. Aliya Nur Hasanah, S.Si., Apt., M.Si. (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Noto Susanto Gultom, S.Pd., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences)
- Arif Budiman, S.Si., Apt., M.Si., Ph.D. (Faculty of Pharmacy)
- Prof. Dr. Unang Supratman, M.S. (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences)
The recognition of these nine scientists underscores Unpad’s commitment to advancing high-quality research that contributes to the development of science and the welfare of society. This achievement also serves as motivation for Unpad to further strengthen its role in addressing global challenges through innovation and collaboration.*
