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Institutional development · Rankings, reputation and performance · Chile

University of Concepción academics named among world's top 2% most-cited scientists

The University of Concepción (UdeC) in Chile says several of its researchers feature in the Elsevier-Stanford ranking of the world's most-cited 2% of scientists, across fields from astronomy to marine sciences.

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Why it matters: University of Concepción researchers in fields including applied mathematics, energy, astronomy and marine sciences are recognised in the Elsevier-Stanford list of highly cited scientists.

The University of Concepción reported that some of its academics are among the top 2% of the world's most-cited scientists in the Elsevier-Stanford Ranking.

According to the university, the recognised researchers work in areas including applied mathematics, energy, astronomy, biodiversity, chemistry, engineering, nutrition and marine sciences.

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Abigail Taylor, Leadership and Governance Editor

The recognition applies to University of Concepción academics working across applied mathematics, energy, astronomy, biodiversity, chemistry, engineering, nutrition and marine sciences, who the university says rank among the most-cited 2% of scientists worldwide in the Elsevier-Stanford list.

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