New Mexico State University (NMSU) announced that 40 of its researchers were recently recognized among the top 2 percent of scientists globally in a list regularly updated by Stanford University and Elsevier. The list has increased compared to the previous year, as reported by the publishers of the list, rising from 25 in the preceding year, according to a press release by NMSU.
Stanford professor John P.A. Ioannidis led the creation of a broad-ranging database evaluating highly cited authors across scientific disciplines. This public database classifies publications into 22 scientific fields with 174 subfields. Simultaneously, New Mexico State University has intensified research efforts to achieve Carnegie R1 status, recognizing institutions with exceptional research activity.
“I expected the number of NMSU faculty in the top 2 percent of scientists worldwide to grow. We have made a commitment to grow our research enterprise,” said Luis Cifuentes, NMSU vice president for research, creativity and economic development. “Brilliant new hires and long overdue investment in existing faculty and infrastructure are making a difference as evidenced by the list. I am truly honored and privileged to work for the faculty, scholars, research scientists and artists of NMSU.”
“I arrived at NMSU in 2020 and since then, I have consistently featured in this list. So, a lot of credit should be given to our staff members supporting us ardently and the students who are willing to take the challenge of research with us,” said Khubchandani, professor of public health. “Above all, while we become the face of these accomplishments, we cannot forget the tireless efforts of Dr. Cifuentes and the entire team at the Office of Research, Creativity and Economic Development."
