Research.com’s latest ranking of the world’s top scientists for 2024, which uses H-index measures and evaluates scientific contributions, has been released. The University of the Aegean boasts 15 members on this list, an increase from 9 in 2023 and 7 in 2022.
This reflects the university’s strong reputation as a center of quality research and scholarship within both the Greek and international academic spheres. It highlights that excellence is determined not by institutional size but by the quality and global influence of research outputs, with interdisciplinarity and collaboration being pivotal to progress.
Detailed rankings of the university’s faculty by field indicate exceptional performance in four areas:
– Ecology & Evolution (334th worldwide / 2nd nationally)
– Business & Management (398th worldwide / 2nd nationally)
– Computer Science (464th worldwide / 9th nationally)
– Environmental Sciences (554th worldwide / 7th nationally)
The University of the Aegean excels particularly in ‘Ecology & Evolution’, featuring 6 researchers with 775 publications and a combined D-Index of 248. In this field, the university ranks 334th globally and 2nd in Greece.
It’s important to mention that the D-Index provides a measure for evaluating universities based on various factors including research quality, teaching, faculty performance, and campus conditions. It also gauges how much researchers depend on their academic environment.
Notable Faculty and Departments
Professors such as Katsanevakis and Petanidou achieve high national and international standings. Notably, Stelios Katsanevakis from the Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences ranks 1st nationally in Ecology & Evolution, recognized as the institution’s leading researcher with 247 publications, 14,907 citations, and a D-Index of 67.
Emeritus Professor Theodora Petanidou from the Department of Geography follows closely with 161 publications, 10,126 citations, and a D-Index of 51.
Also noteworthy is the Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, which contributes significantly, with 5 out of 6 active researchers in Computer Science.
Highlights by Field
In Ecology & Evolution, the University ranks 334th worldwide and 2nd nationally, with 6 researchers contributing to 775 publications and a D-Index of 248. Stelios Katsanevakis leads this category nationally, while Petanidou and Dimitrakopoulos deliver noteworthy research.
The Business & Management Department has made its debut at 398th globally and 2nd nationally, supported by 2 researchers who collectively produced 261 publications with a D-Index of 64. Konstantinos Evagelinos is 9th nationally, while Euripides Loukis ranks 11th and has notable interdisciplinary activity in Computer Science.
In Computer Science, the university is ranked 464th globally and 9th nationally, reflecting continuous growth with 6 researchers, 1,063 publications, and a D-Index of 227. Professors Stamatatos, along with Kambourakis, Gavalas, and Charalambidis, consistently contribute to the department’s prominence.
In Environmental Sciences, the ranking is 554th worldwide and 7th in Greece, with 2 researchers, 184 publications, and a D-Index of 83. Professor Athanasios Stasinakis (Department of Environment) stands out with 109 publications, 7,514 citations, and a D-Index of 45, alongside Professor Emeritus Themistoklis Lekkas.
Key Insights for the University of the Aegean
The university shows strong national leadership in Ecology and Business despite a limited number of researchers. It reflects a robust interdisciplinary approach, with Professor Euripides Loukis contributing in two distinct fields. The D-Index reveals many professors maintaining a comparatively high score relative to the institution’s size and dynamism.
The 15 members from the University of the Aegean recognized for their impactful published works in 2024 by category include:
Ecology and Evolution
Ranked 334th globally and 2nd nationally, the university features 6 researchers with 775 publications and a total D-Index of 248. Leading nationally is Professor Stelios Katsanevakis (Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences, 1,329th worldwide), with 247 publications, 14,907 citations, and a D-Index of 67.
Emeritus Professor Theodora Petanidou (Department of Geography, 3,039th worldwide) ranks 3rd nationally, with 161 publications and a D-Index of 51.
Professor Panagiotis Dimitrakopoulos (Department of Environment, 6,399th worldwide) holds the 17th national position, with 121 publications and a D-Index of 35.
Assistant Professor Nikolaos Phyllas (Department of Environment, 6,626th worldwide) ranks 22nd nationally, while Associate Professor Thomas Tscheulin (Department of Geography, 7,462nd worldwide) is 25th.
Lastly, Professor Drosos Koutsoumbas (Department of Oceanography and Marine Biosciences, 7,832nd worldwide) is 28th nationally.
Business & Management:
This newly identified category sees the university ranked 398th globally and 2nd nationally, with 2 researchers contributing 261 publications and a D-Index of 64.
Associate Professor Konstantinos Evagelinos (Department of Environment, 1,782nd worldwide) stands 9th nationally, while Professor Evripidis N. Loukis (Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, 1,958th worldwide) ranks 11th.
Computer Science:
With a global rank of 464th and national rank of 9th, the university shows strong performance from 6 researchers who produced 1,063 publications and a D-Index of 227.
Professor Efstathios Stamatatos (Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, 4,786th worldwide) ranks 27th nationally, with 130 publications and a D-Index of 51.
Ranking 52nd nationally, Professor Georgios Kampourakis (Department of Information and Communication Systems Engineering, 7,606th worldwide) has 177 publications and a D-Index of 42. Other notable rankings include Professor Damianos Gavalas (84th nationally) and Professor Yannis Charalambidis (92nd nationally).
Lastly, Associate Professor Panagiotis Simeonidis (104th nationally) and Professor Euripides N. Loukis (108th nationally) also contribute significantly.
Environmental Sciences:
The university ranks 554th worldwide and 7th nationally with 2 researchers, 184 publications, and a total D-Index of 83. Professor Athanasios Stasinakis (Department of Environment) is 25th nationally, while Professor Emeritus Themistoklis Lekkas ranks 42nd.
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