Five faculty members and researchers from Frederick University and Frederick Research Center (FRC) have been included in this year’s Stanford/Elsevier global ranking, which recognises scientists with significant worldwide influence based on the impact and reach of their published research.

The scientists featured in the ranking assessing scientific impact are Professor Andreas Poullikkas, Professor Paris A. Fokaides, Associate Professor Harris Papadopoulos, Dr Angeliki Kylili, and Dr Salmabanu Luhar, researcher at Frederick Research Center (FRC).

The global ranking of influential scientists is published annually by a research team at Stanford University, which evaluates the performance of researchers worldwide based on their published work.

The inclusion of these five researchers in the 2026 international ranking represents significant recognition of the quality, scientific influence and international reach of the research conducted at Frederick University and FRC.

The researchers’ areas of expertise span a broad range of scientific disciplines, including Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Industrial Systems and Automation, and Materials Science. Professors Andreas Poullikkas and Paris A. Fokaides, together with Associate Professor Harris Papadopoulos, are also included in the database assessing overall scientific impact throughout their research careers.

Commenting on the publication of the ranking, Frederick University Rector, Professor George Demosthenous, stated:

“Warm congratulations to our distinguished colleagues on this important international recognition. Their achievement is tangible proof of their commitment to research excellence and the continuous production of original knowledge.

The inclusion of five researchers from Frederick University and the Frederick Research Center in this year’s leading global ranking underscores the quality and high standard of the research carried out at our institution. The multidisciplinary and diverse research activities of our Departments and Research Units continue to strengthen the University’s international presence and impact.

We remain committed to consistently supporting our academic and research community, enabling its members to continue to innovate and earn international recognition.”

This distinction further highlights the contribution of the University and its research structures to the advancement of knowledge, the addressing of contemporary scientific and technological challenges, and the strengthening of the international presence of Cyprus’s research community.