The University of Kigali (UoK) proudly joins the nation in celebrating 14 distinguished scientists affiliated with Rwandan institutions who have been ranked among the world’s most influential researchers in the Stanford University, Elsevier Global Top 2% Scientist List (2025 Edition).
Rwandan Scientists Shine on Stanford’s Global Top 2% List
The Stanford–Elsevier list is one of the most respected global rankings, identifying the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on career-long citations, research productivity, and global impact, using Scopus data. Inclusion in this prestigious list reflects international recognition for academic excellence and significant contributions to scientific knowledge.
Among the honourees is Professor Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kigali, recognised for her exceptional scholarship in marketing, entrepreneurship, tourism, gender, and sustainable development. In a list largely dominated by health and medical sciences, her inclusion stands out, representing business and management disciplines and highlighting the growing diversity of Rwanda’s research impact.
This achievement not only celebrates individual excellence but also showcases Rwanda’s rising prominence in global research and innovation, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a leading hub of knowledge in Africa.
Rwanda’s 2025 Scientists Recognised in the Stanford–Elsevier Global Top 2% List
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Paul E. Farmer – University of Global Health Equity
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Abraham Mitike Haileamlak – University of Rwanda
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Ogechi Adeola – University of Kigali
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Ayman Ahmed – Rwandan Ministry of Health
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Torsten Schöneberg – University of Global Health Equity
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Olivier Uwishema – Oli Health Magazine Organization
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Jennifer L. Rickard – Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali
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David A. Shaye – Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali
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Corine Kakizi Karema – Quality and Equity Health Care
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Alemayehu Amberbir – University of Global Health Equity
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Léon Mutesa – University of Rwanda
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Abebe Belayneh Bekele – University of Global Health Equity
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Emmanuel Edwar Siddig – Pan Africa Biomedical Institute
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Chester Kalinda – University of Global Health Equity
A Message from the University of Kigali
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, Professor George Kimathi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali, stated:
“We are delighted that Rwanda’s growing academic excellence is being recognised globally. Having 14 scientists on the Stanford list is a national triumph, and we at the University of Kigali are especially proud of Professor Adeola’s inclusion. This recognition reflects our commitment to research, innovation, and global impact, as we continue to position Rwanda as a hub of knowledge and academic excellence.”
The University of Kigali extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the recognised scientists and reaffirms its dedication to advancing world-class research, impactful scholarship, and sustainable development in Rwanda and beyond.
For more details on the Stanford–Elsevier Global Top 2% Scientist List and its methodology, visit the dataset published by Elsevier:
🔗 Elsevier – Global Top 2% Scientist Dataset
