NINE AAUA SCHOLARS FEATURE IN 2026 GLOBAL TOP SCIENTISTS RANKINGS
…As VC Assures Sustained Commitment to Research Excellence
In another significant recognition of its research capacity and scholarly contributions, nine academics from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, have been featured in the 2026 Elsevier–Stanford University Top 2% Scientists Rankings, which recognise influential researchers across various scientific disciplines worldwide.
The scholars appear in the 2026 listing published on TOPSCINET, covering the Single-Year and Career-Long rankings. While the Single-Year ranking reflects researchers’ scientific impact within a particular year, the Career-Long ranking assesses their cumulative research impact over their academic careers.
Together, the two categories provide complementary perspectives on researchers’ contributions to scientific knowledge and their influence within the global research community.
The nine scholars and their respective Scopus publication counts as of 2026 are Sunday Olatunji (135), Nurudeen Oladoja (128), Taoreed Owolabi (101), Oluwatoba Oyeneyin (61), Alex Omoboyowa (59), Taiwo Agbede (57), Andrew Falowo (34), Abayomi Oke (32), and Adeleke Ashogbon (22).
The recognition reflects the research contributions of AAUA scholars across their respective fields and reinforces the University’s commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting impactful research, and strengthening its visibility within the international academic community.
The Elsevier–Stanford University ranking is based on standardised citation indicators and other bibliometric measures designed to assess scientific impact. It provides a global reference for identifying researchers whose published work has attracted significant scholarly attention. Inclusion in the Single-Year and/or Career-Long category reflects the particular ranking criteria and period of assessment applicable to each researcher.
AAUA has continued to encourage and support the scholarly activities of its academics, including providing letters of commendation to facilitate the recognition of eligible researchers. The achievements of the University’s scholars have also received attention in Nigerian national newspapers.
Reacting to the development, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, described the recognition as evidence of the intellectual strength and research potential within the University. He noted that the achievements of the scholars also reflect the quality of academic training and knowledge production for which the institution continues to strive.
While congratulating the recognised scholars, the Vice Chancellor urged them to sustain their commitment to research, innovation, and academic excellence. He also encouraged other members of staff to intensify their research efforts, pursue impactful scholarly collaborations, and aspire to greater international recognition.
He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to fostering an environment that promotes research productivity, academic distinction, and contributions to global knowledge; expressing optimism that more AAUA scholars would attain similar recognition in the years ahead.
