A university's position in the ranking is determined by the aggregate of D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all affiliated scholars whose principal research focus is Electronics and Electrical Engineering. The D-index strictly encompasses publications and citation data pertinent to the said discipline, ensuring a precise evaluation of each institution's contributions to Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
Scope of Research and Criteria
In establishing the ranking, a sweeping analysis was conducted of 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from a range of bibliometric databases. Of these, 44,264 scientists specializing in Electronics and Electrical Engineering were meticulously analysed. Eligibility for inclusion required a qualifying D-index threshold of at least 30, with the majority of each scholar's impactful publications falling within the Electronics and Electrical Engineering domain.
The ranking process additionally took into account scientists’ noteworthy awards and achievements in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. To ensure representation of the top-performing researchers within each discipline, the D-index qualifying threshold was adjusted in increments of 10, refined according to the estimated number of leading scholars per field, and always calibrated to include the top 1% of experts. Moreover, a proximity of 30% or less was mandated between the general H-index and the D-index of each analyst, reinforcing the discipline-specific focus. Recognized professional accomplishments in the field added further merit to candidates’ profiles.
Verification Process and Data Integrity
Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone cannot fully capture the breadth and depth of a scientist’s contributions, the Research.com team implemented a rigorous manual verification stage for every candidate profile. All entries were cross-verified against publications from a broad spectrum of authoritative sources, assuring the accuracy and reliability of the data.
While the number of articles published in leading journals and conference proceedings does not directly influence a researcher's ranking position, it remains a valuable secondary indicator of professional impact and scholarly influence. The final ranking positions are established using each researcher’s H-index according to records from OpenAlex and CrossRef—the most robust bibliometric tools currently available to the academic community.
Further details on the exact methods and evaluation protocols employed can be found on our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Agenda
The principal aim of this ranking initiative is to motivate scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore current trends and directions in academic excellence. Research.com aspires to provide the entire research community with an accessible and authoritative means of identifying leading experts, whether by discipline, by country, or by research institution. By offering transparent, data-driven insights, we strive to foster cross-disciplinary collaboration and elevate the global standard of scholarship in Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
Key Results of the 2024 Ranking
- Top Russian institutions by number of leading scientists in Electronics and Electrical Engineering:
- St Petersburg University – 3 scientists
- National Research University Higher School of Economics – 1 scientist
- National University of Science and Technology – 1 scientist
- The foremost global institutions represented by highly cited scholars in Electronics and Electrical Engineering include:
- Aalborg University
- Northwestern University
- Princeton University
- University of Adelaide
- Stanford University
- City University of Hong Kong
- University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
- Harvard University
- University of Minnesota
- University of New South Wales
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The most prominent scholars worldwide:
- Prof. Frede Blaabjerg (Aalborg University) – D-index: 200 (1st in the world)
- Edward H. Sargent (Northwestern University) – D-index: 187 (2nd in the world)
- H. Vincent Poor (Princeton University) – D-index: 172 (3rd in the world)
- Institution performance at a glance:
- Average total D-index for the top 5% of universities: 1,881
- Average total D-index across all 873 ranked institutions: 293
- Average number of published articles in the discipline for top 5% scholars: 12,596
- Average number of published articles for all ranked universities: 2,040
- Average number of citations for the top 1% universities: 279,971
- Average number of citations for all ranked universities: 77,688
These results showcase the exceptional productivity and impact of the leading institutions and scholars in Electronics and Electrical Engineering both within the Russian Federation and on the global stage.
