Best Engineering and Technology Universities in Palestine 2026

Each institution's position in the ranking is determined by aggregating the D-indexes (Discipline H-index) of all ranking scholars affiliated with the institution whose primary publication activities are in Engineering and Technology. The D-index is discipline-specific, reflecting exclusively the publications and corresponding citation data in the examined domain.

Scope of Research

The ranking evaluates a comprehensive dataset, incorporating 279,971 scientist profiles identified from various bibliometric sources. Specifically, 50,429 scientists whose primary area of publication is Engineering and Technology were analyzed. To ensure the quality and relevance of included scholars:

• The qualifying D-index threshold for each scientist was set at 30, with the majority of their key publications required to be in Engineering and Technology.
• Award history and other academic achievements in the field were also considered as supplementary indicators of scientific excellence.
• The D-index threshold for top researchers is dynamically adjusted in increments of 10, depending on the number of scholars estimated for each discipline. This ensures that the top 1% of leading scholars are represented.
• Additionally, to be included, there must be a proximity of 30% or less between a scientist’s overall H-index and their D-index, supporting disciplinary focus.
• Awards and achievements in a researcher’s field of study provided an additional layer of assessment.

Verification and Methodological Rigor

Recognizing that raw bibliometric data alone is not an absolute measure of scholarly output, the Research.com ranking integrates multi-layered verification procedures. Each included scientist’s profile has been manually verified and cross-referenced against publications in reputable sources to ensure data reliability and eliminate inaccuracies.

While a scholar's presence in high-impact journals and major conference proceedings is not factored into their exact position in the ranking, this metric serves as a valuable ancillary indicator of research activity and scholarly impact. The final ranking is constructed using each researcher’s H-index based on comprehensive datasets from OpenAlex and CrossRef, regarded as the most authoritative bibliometric databases currently available.

Readers interested in a deeper understanding of our analytical approach and ranking algorithm can consult our methodology page for further details.

Research.com Ranking Mission

The mission of Research.com is to encourage scientists, business leaders, and policymakers worldwide to explore trends among top experts, and to facilitate the research community’s discovery of leading specialists within specific disciplines, countries, and institutions. By providing transparent and rigorous rankings, we aim to empower stakeholders with actionable information and foster an environment where academic excellence is recognized and promoted globally.

Key Results of the 4th Edition Ranking

• Top institution in Palestinian Territory, Occupied:
  • An-Najah National University, represented by one leading scientist.
• Leading global institutions in Engineering and Technology: Rice University, Pennsylvania State University, University College Dublin, HEC Montréal, Quaid-i-Azam University, Northwestern University, Stanford University, Carnegie Mellon University, Penn State Harrisburg, and The University of Texas at Arlington.
• Top-ranked global scholars:
  • Professor Frederick E. Shelton (Johnson & Johnson, United States), D-index: 257 – ranked 1st worldwide
  • Menachem Elimelech (Rice University), D-index: 200 – 2nd worldwide
  • Bruce E. Logan (Pennsylvania State University), D-index: 163 – 3rd worldwide
• The average total D-index for the top 5% of universities is 2,073, compared to an average of 305 for all 1,290 institutions included in the ranking.
• The average number of articles published by scientists in the top 5% universities in Engineering and Technology is 10,087, against an average of 1,480 for all 1,290 universities.
• The average number of citations of researchers in the top 1% universities is 1,279,971, compared to an average of 71,259 for all 1,290 universities.

This ranking showcases the dedication to integrity, accuracy, and methodological depth that is the hallmark of Research.com. We trust this will serve the academic community, institutional leaders, and stakeholders seeking insight into scientific leadership in Engineering and Technology, both in Palestinian Territory, Occupied, and globally.