UNIMED Names Five Researchers on 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists List
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has announced that five of its researchers have been included in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% scientists under the Single-Year Scientific Impact category.
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The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, has announced that five of its researchers have been included in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% scientists under the Single-Year Scientific Impact category.
The recognition is based on citation impact for the 2025 calendar year and highlights the researchers’ contributions to scientific knowledge and the university’s growing international research profile.
The recognised researchers are:
- Dr Olumuyiwa James Peter, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Faculty of Sciences.
- Dr Omamuyovwi M. Ijomone, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
- Dr Oyetunde T. Oyeyemi, Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences.
- Dr Aniefiok John Udoakang, Department of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Sciences.
- Dr Olorunsola I. Adeyomoye, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences.
Congratulating the researchers, UNIMED Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe, described their inclusion in the global ranking as a source of pride for the institution and evidence of the quality and growing impact of research conducted by its academic community.
She said the achievement reflected the researchers’ dedication, intellectual rigour and commitment to producing scientific knowledge that contributes to humanity. She added that the recognition reinforced the importance of investing in research, innovation and academic excellence to advance society.
Adejuyigbe congratulated the five researchers, their collaborators and research teams, noting that their achievement could inspire other academics and emerging scholars across the university.
The Vice-Chancellor also reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for high-quality research, promoting strategic collaborations and supporting scholarly work addressing pressing local and global challenges.
How the Stanford–Elsevier ranking works
The Stanford–Elsevier database uses standardised citation indicators derived from Scopus to assess researchers’ scientific impact. Its metrics include citations, authorship contributions and field-specific indicators.
The Single-Year Scientific Impact category focuses on research impact within a particular calendar year, which, in this case, is 2025.
Meanwhile, UNIMED’s Central Office for Research and Development (CORD) congratulated the researchers, describing their recognition as evidence of the university’s expanding scholarly influence and its researchers’ contributions to global scientific advancement.
CORD encouraged academic staff and researchers to continue pursuing impactful research, strengthening interdisciplinary and international collaborations, and translating research findings into practical solutions for healthcare, science and societal development.
The achievement further supports UNIMED’s ambition to strengthen its position in medical and health sciences education, research and innovation in Nigeria and internationally.
