Best Engineering and Technology Universities in Brazil 2026

Each institution’s position in the ranking is determined by the aggregate D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all ranking scholars affiliated with that institution whose primary field of publication is Engineering and Technology. The D-index comprehensively reflects only the publications and citation data pertinent to the examined discipline, providing an accurate portrayal of subject-specific research output and impact.

Scope of Research Considered

To ensure inclusivity and rigor, the ranking team examined 279,971 scientist profiles sourced from various bibliometric data providers. Within the discipline of Engineering and Technology, a focused analysis was conducted on 50,429 scientists. Eligibility for inclusion required each scholar to surpass a qualifying D-index of 30, with a majority of their tier publications falling within Engineering and Technology.

Further selectivity was applied based on each scientist’s awards and achievements in Engineering and Technology. The D-index cutoff for recognizing top researchers is dynamically set, increasing in increments of 10 relative to the total number of scholars in each discipline, always ensuring the inclusion of the top 1% of leading experts. Only profiles where the disparity between a scientist’s general H-index and their discipline-specific D-index did not exceed 30% were considered, thereby confirming a strong subject-area alignment. In addition, a candidate’s accolades and field-specific honors were carefully evaluated as a supplementary consideration.

Robust Verification Practices

Recognizing the inherent limitations of statistical and bibliometric data, Research.com undertook a robust verification process. All scientist profiles underwent manual review and cross-referencing against a diverse set of reputable sources to ensure the utmost accuracy. While publication count in major journals and conference proceedings is not a direct metric for ranking placement, it is acknowledged as an important secondary signal of a scientist’s field-specific impact.

Ranking results rely on the authoritative H-index data derived from the OpenAlex and CrossRef databases, both of which set the standard for bibliometric tracking in the research community. We invite the academic audience to explore further details of our rigorous process by visiting our methodology page.

Research.com’s Mission and Agenda

At Research.com, our mission is to motivate scientists, business leaders, and policymakers worldwide by mapping the trajectories of leading experts, thereby fostering connections and collaborations within and across disciplines, institutions, and national borders. We strive to provide the global research community with an accessible and transparent resource for identifying preeminent scholars and institutional centers of excellence in various scientific domains.

Key Results of the 2024 Ranking

• Top 3 Brazilian institutions by number of leading scientists:
  • Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (4 scientists)
  • State University of Campinas (3 scientists)
  • Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (3 scientists)
• Most prominent global scholars in Engineering and Technology represent institutions including:
  • Rice University
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • University College Dublin
  • HEC Montréal
  • Quaid-i-Azam University
  • Northwestern University
  • Stanford University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Penn State Harrisburg
  • The University of Texas at Arlington
• World’s top 3 scientists:
  • Professor Frederick E. Shelton (Johnson & Johnson, United States): D-index 257
  • Menachem Elimelech (Rice University): D-index 200
  • Bruce E. Logan (Pennsylvania State University): D-index 163
• Performance metrics:
  • Average total D-index for top 5% universities: 2073
  • Average total D-index across all 1,290 institutions: 305
  • Average number of published articles (top 5% universities): 10,087
  • Average number of published articles (all 1,290 universities): 1,480
  • Average number of citations (top 1% universities): 1,279,971
  • Average number of citations (all 1,290 universities): 71,259

The 4th edition of the Research.com Best Engineering and Technology Universities in Brazil Ranking embodies a careful, evidence-based effort to recognize outstanding institutional and individual achievements in the field. The results reflect not only quantitative measures of research impact but also the high standards of quality assurance and methodological sophistication that underpin the Research.com ranking methodology.