A scientist’s position in the ranking is determined by their D-index (Discipline H-index), a refined metric that evaluates scholarly impact solely within the examined discipline. The D-index accounts exclusively for papers and citation metrics relevant to Electronics and Electrical Engineering, thus providing a discipline-specific evaluation rather than a broader, cross-disciplinary H-index.
Scope of Research and Eligibility Criteria
This edition examined a total of 279,971 scientist profiles aggregated from a variety of bibliometric databases across all scientific disciplines. Specifically, the Electronics and Electrical Engineering field was scrutinized to identify the top 2 scientists within Lebanon. To qualify for inclusion in this ranking, candidates were required to have a D-index of at least 30.
Beyond the quantitative threshold, a majority of each scientist’s tier publications needed to be focused on Electronics and Electrical Engineering to ensure disciplinary relevance. In addition, qualitative factors such as awards and notable achievements within the field were incorporated into the selection process to foster a more holistic evaluation.
The D-index threshold is designed as an increment of 10, calibrated relative to the estimated total number of scholars in each discipline. This ensures a robust inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts in the ranking. Furthermore, a proximity criterion was employed, requiring that the gap between a scientist’s overall H-index and their discipline-specific D-index remain at 30% or less, thus affirming sustained research impact within Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
Verification and Methodological Rigor
The Research.com research team recognizes that raw bibliometric data alone cannot comprehensively capture the scholarly output and scientific contribution of researchers. To this end, all scientist profiles were manually verified and meticulously cross-correlated against publications listed in a wide array of authoritative sources. This thorough validation ensures each profile’s integrity and disciplinary relevance.
While the number of papers published in reputable journals and prestigious conference proceedings is not a direct factor contributing to a researcher’s position in the ranking, it is considered a valuable secondary indicator of an individual’s influence and contribution within their scientific domain.
The final ranking positions are grounded in the D-index as calculated from data obtained from OpenAlex and CrossRef, which remain the most comprehensive and reliable bibliometric databases accessible to the scholarly community.
For detailed insights on the methodology employed, readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com is dedicated to motivating scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide to recognize and follow the trajectories of leading experts in various fields. Through this ranking, we aspire to provide the global scientific community—and stakeholders at universities and research institutions—with transparent and credible insights into who the foremost Electronics and Electrical Engineering scientists are within Lebanon.
Our mission extends beyond mere identification; it is to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and inform strategic decisions by drawing attention to researchers whose work is shaping the future of technology and science in this critical discipline.
