FUTA Researchers, Alumni Shine in Global Top 2% Scientists Ranking
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has once again affirmed its status as a center of academic and scientific excellence, with several of its staff and alumni ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists.
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The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has once again affirmed its status as a center of academic and scientific excellence, with several of its staff and alumni ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists.
The recognition comes from the widely respected World Top 2% Scientists Ranking, compiled by Stanford University, USA, and Elsevier, based on a Scopus data snapshot of August 2025.
The ranking highlights FUTA researchers’ contributions in two categories: Career-Long Impact and Single-Year Impact, reflecting both sustained influence and current relevance in global scientific research.
Career-Long Impact Category
- Prof. Oboh Ganiyu – 21,804
- Prof. Owolabi, Kolade M – 64,594
- Dr. Animasaun, Isaac L – 105,973
- Prof. Alaneme, Kenneth K – 135,035
- Prof. (Mrs.) Akinlabi, Esther – 146,175
- Prof. Adefegha, Adeniyi S – 175,666
- Prof. Olubambi, Peter A – 192,230
- Prof. Fagbenro, Oyedapo A – 200,162
- Prof. Ayodele, Temitope R – 235,874
- Prof. Aletor, Valentine A – 249,945
- Prof. Ademiluyi, Adedayo Oluwaseun – 291,984
Single-Year Impact Category
- Prof. Oboh Ganiyu – 15,083
- Prof. Owolabi, Kolade M – 22,075
- Prof. (Mrs.) Akinlabi, Esther – 28,416
- Dr. Onifade, Moshood – 32,693
- Dr. Animasaun, Isaac L – 33,669
- Prof. Alaneme, Kenneth K – 34,724
- Prof. Adefegha, Adeniyi S – 53,879
- Dr. Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel – 56,054
- Dr. Ganiyu, Soliu O. – 56,181
- Prof. Ayodele, Temitope R – 56,304
- Dr. Olawumi, Timothy O. – 71,874
- Prof. Olubambi, Peter A – 74,734
- Dr. Lawal, Abiodun Ismail – 82,508
- Prof. Apalara, Tijani A – 88,212
- Dr. Adekiya, O. Aruna – 92,635
- Dr. Bodunrin, Michael Oluwatosin – 99,535
- Dr. Ademosun, Ayokunle – 100,621
- Dr. Aladejare, Adeyemi Emmanuel – 104,170
- Dr. Agbede, Taiwo Michael – 121,641
- Dr. Adeleke, Bartholomew Saanu – 134,616
- Dr. Elekofehinti, Olusola Olalekan – 135,946
- Prof. Ademiluyi, Adedayo O. – 141,088
- Dr. Abidemi, Afeez – 159,529
- Dr. Olugbade, Temitope Olumide – 177,067
- Dr. Adediran, Adeolu A. – 181,175
- Dr. Ojo, Olatunji Oladimeji – 216,921
- Dr. Samuel, Oluwarotimi W. – 225,851
- Prof. Oladele, Isiaka Oluwole – 241,234
- Prof. Lawal, Akeem Olalekan – 277,740
The recognition reflects FUTA’s strength in producing scholars who have made significant contributions in diverse disciplines including food science, engineering, aquaculture, materials science, and environmental studies.
Vice Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Oladiji, praised the achievement, describing it as evidence of the university’s commitment to impactful research. She commended the honorees for their consistency, innovation, and global relevance, stressing that FUTA remains a research-intensive institution dedicated to shaping solutions that address both local and international challenges.
These global rankings reaffirm FUTA’s vision of advancing knowledge, technology, and innovation while solidifying its reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading research-driven universities.
