Assoc.Prof.Dr. Le Ba Phong and Assoc.Prof.Dr. Do Duc Trung from HaUI named among the world’s most influential scientists in 2024

Publisher Elsevier has recently released a prestigious ranking of the world's most influential scientists, compiled by a group of researchers from Stanford University in the USA. Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI) proudly celebrates the recognition of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Ba Phong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Duc Trung, both of whom have been included in the list of the world's most influential scientists in 2024.

This year, the list has recognized the contributions of Vietnamese scientists, with nine of them appearing in the top 10,000 and 60 in the top 100,000 most influential scientists globally. The total number of Vietnamese scientists featured has increased by 13 compared to 2023.

The ranking categorizes researchers into 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields, relying on the established classification system of Science-Metrix. Data is sourced from Scopus, provided by Elsevier through ICSR Lab. This comprehensive approach ensures that the scientists’ contributions are evaluated based on a wide array of criteria.

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Do Duc Trung (left) and Assoc. Prof.Dr. Le Ba Phong (right) from HaUI named among the world’s most influential scientists in 2024

Among those honored this year are Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Ba Phong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Duc Trung, both esteemed faculty members at Hanoi University of Industry (HaUI). Their inclusion in this prestigious list underscores their significant contributions to their respective fields and highlights HaUI's growing impact on the global research landscape.

The ranking of the top 100,000 influential scientists is based on several key indicators, including scientific impact, total citations (excluding self-citations), Hirsch h-index, and Schreiber hm-index. Additionally, it evaluates citations for articles authored by a single author, as well as those where the scientist is the first author, corresponding author, or last author. These metrics offer a comprehensive evaluation of a researcher's influence in the scientific community.

The recognition of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Ba Phong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Duc Trung is a testament to the quality of research at HaUI. It highlights the university's commitment to academic excellence and its capacity to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of science and technology. Their work not only elevates the standing of Vietnamese science on the global stage but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring researchers at HaUI and beyond.

This achievement reflects the rising prominence of Vietnamese scientists in the international research community, as they continue to push boundaries and contribute to solving global challenges. With more names joining these prestigious lists each year, it is clear that Vietnam is becoming an increasingly important player in the global scientific arena.