Three FUNAAB Scholars Ranked Among World’s Top 2% Scientists
Three scholars from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to a report by Elsevier/Stanford University.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
In a remarkable achievement that underscores the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB)’s growing prominence in global academic and research excellence, three of its scholars have been ranked among the top 2% of scientists in the world.
The prestigious recognition was based on the latest report released by Elsevier/Stanford University on September 16, 2024. This report offered a comprehensive analysis of scientific publications and citation metrics, identifying the world’s most influential scientists in various disciplines.
Among those honoured from FUNAAB are:
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Prof. Abideen Adeogun, from the Department of Chemistry, who was ranked 216,795 globally in the field of Biotechnology. Prof. Adeogun has 50 Scopus-indexed publications and was recognized among 62,673 scholars in his field.
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Dr. Adewale Taiwo, of the Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology (EMT), ranked 56,777 globally in Environmental Sciences. His expertise spans Earth and Environmental Sciences, as well as Enabling and Strategic Technologies, with 65 Scopus-indexed publications. He is ranked within the top 313,936 scholars in his domain.
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Dr. Emmanuel Oke, from the Department of Animal Physiology (APH), ranked 501,639 globally in Dairy and Animal Science. With 69 Scopus-indexed publications, he is one of the 662 leading scholars in this specialised field.
This international recognition highlights FUNAAB's commitment to advancing research and fostering academic excellence. The achievements of these distinguished scholars are a testament to the university’s supportive academic environment, which encourages innovation and the pursuit of knowledge on a global scale.
