Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad Abdel Fattah, Acting Director of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications (SRTA City) in Borg El Arab, announced that 21 of SRTA City’s scientists and researchers have been included in Stanford University’s Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List, which recognizes the world’s most influential scientists. The list is published annually by Stanford University in collaboration with the international publishing company Elsevier.

The list includes Prof. Dr. Yasser Refaat Abdel Fattah, Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute and former Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research for Planning, Governance, and Research Policies and Applications. He was recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists based on his overall scientific output throughout his career (Whole Career).

The list also includes the following scientists, who were recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists in both the Whole Career and Single Year categories:

​Prof. Dr. Hisham El Enshasy, Research Professor at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute , Professor at University of Technology Malaysia (UTM), and Global Bioeconomy Ambassador to Malaysia and Indonesia,

Prof. Dr. Ismail El-Fakharany, Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Sobhi Ahmed Azab El-Suhaimi, Research Professor at the Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Samir Mohy El-Din, Research Prof. at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. El-Badawy Abdel Aziz Kamoun, Research Professor at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Omar Mohamed, Research Professor at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Tamer Mahmoud Tamer, Research Professor at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

The list further includes the following scientists, who were recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists based on their scientific impact during the current year (Single Year):

Prof. Dr. Reda Abdel Aziz Abu Shanab, Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Amr Abdel Fattah Emara, Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Shahira Husseiny El-Moslemy, Research Prof at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Nora El-Ahmady El-Naggar, Research Professor at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Marwa Mohamed Abu Sarea, Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute ، Prof. Dr. Mohamed Adel Ali Hassan Research Professor at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Mohamed, Research Prof. at the Informatics Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Gomaa Farouk Kamel El-Fawal, Research Prof. at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim Abdel Hamid, Research Prof. at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Dr. Hassan Shokry, Assistant Research Prof. at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Dr. Hamada Mohamed Ibrahim Mansour, Assistant Research Prof. at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute.

Dr. Ahmed Abdel Khaleq Ahmed Ibrahim, Assistant Research Prof. at the Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute.

Dr. Hesham Ali Fahmy Hamad, Assistant Research Prof. at the Advanced Technology and New Materials Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad emphasized that this scientific achievement reflects the distinguished international standing of SRTA City’s scientists in the global academic community. He explained that the inclusion of the City’s researchers in this prestigious international list demonstrates the quality and excellence of its scientific output and confirms the ability of Egyptian research professionals to compete on the international stage and develop innovative solutions to support sustainable development.

He added that this international recognition represents a valuable addition to SRTA City’s record of excellence and contributes to enhancing the global standing and ranking of the City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications among research centers and institutions worldwide. He also stressed that the City’s management remains committed to providing a supportive research environment and advanced infrastructure that enable its scientists to continue their contributions and pursue further scientific and technological advancements.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad further explained that Stanford’s list relies on data extracted from the global Scopus database. The selection criteria extend beyond the number of published research papers, focusing primarily on research impact and the number of citations received.

The list is divided into two main categories. The first assesses career-long research impact, reflecting the cumulative scientific influence of a researcher’s entire career. The second evaluates single-year research impact, measuring outstanding research performance during the most recent year.

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Rashad concluded his statement by commending the dedicated scientific efforts of SRTA City’s researchers and affirming that this achievement serves as a strong incentive to continue their hard work and develop further innovations that advance scientific research and benefit society.