Professor Muhammad J. A. Shiddiky has once again been recognised in Stanford University’s 2024 list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists—an annual ranking that celebrates the most influential researchers across all fields of science. This global recognition highlights Professor Shiddiky’s continued leadership and innovation in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry, particularly in the areas of molecular diagnostics and biosensing.
The World’s Top 2% Scientists List, compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier, is based on a comprehensive analysis of citation metrics using data from Scopus. It evaluates researchers across 22 scientific disciplines and 176 subfields, considering career-long impact and recent contributions through metrics such as the h-index and composite citation score (C-score). The 2024 list features approximately 220,000 researchers selected from nearly 7 million active scientists worldwide.
Professor Shiddiky has been consistently featured on this prestigious list since 2020. Notably, in 2022, he was ranked 478th globally in the subfield of Analytical Chemistry, a significant rise from his previous rankings—652nd in 2021 and 777th in 2020. These upward trends underscore the growing impact of his research on early disease detection, point-of-care diagnostics, and sustainable technologies in both healthcare and agriculture.
Originally introduced in a landmark 2019 study by Ioannidis et al. in PLOS Biology, the ranking has become one of the most widely cited and influential global benchmarks of scientific excellence. While some debate remains about the limitations of citation-based evaluations, the list continues to offer important insights into the influence and reach of research across disciplines.
Professor Shiddiky’s inclusion reflects not only a personal milestone but also a broader recognition of the vital role that analytical chemistry plays in tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges—from infectious diseases to food security. His work exemplifies how high-impact, translational science can help shape a more resilient and healthier future.