CEE Faculty Recognised Among Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025
The 2025 edition of the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List has officially been released, spotlighting the world’s most influential researchers who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields. The School extends our heartiest congratulations to all CEE faculty members who are included in this exclusive ranking.
Top 2% scientists 2025 (Career List)
| SN | Name | Institution Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Au Siu Kui | Nanyang Technological University |
| 2 | Chu Jian | Nanyang Technological University |
| 3 | Fung Tat Ching | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 4 | Anthony Goh Teck Chee# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 5 | Leong Eng Choon | Nanyang Technological University |
| 6 | Lim Teik Thye | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 7 | Grzegorz Lisak | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 8 | Ng Wun Jern# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 9 | Pan Tso Chien# | Nanyang Technological University |
| 10 | Qin Xiaosheng | Nanyang Technological University |
| 11 | Harianto Rahardjo# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 12 | Soh Chee Kiong# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 13 | Darren Sun Delai | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 14 | Tan Kang Hai | Nanyang Technological University |
| 15 | Robert Tiong Lee Kong | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 16 | Wang Rong | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 17 | Wu Wei | Nanyang Technological University |
| 18 | Yang En-Hua | Nanyang Technological University |
| 19 | Yang Yaowen | Nanyang Technological University |
| 20 | Yuen Kum Fai | Nanyang Technological University |
| 21 | Zhao Ou | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 22 | Zhou Yan | Nanyang Technological University |
| # Former faculty with NTU-CEE as the affiliation in the 2% list | ||
Top 2% scientists 2025 (Single Year)
| SN | Name | Institution Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Au Siu Kui | Nanyang Technological University |
| 2 | Li Bing | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 3 | Chiew Yee Meng# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 4 | Chu Jian | Nanyang Technological University |
| 5 | Anthony Goh Teck Chee# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 6 | Leong Eng Choon | Nanyang Technological University |
| 7 | Lim Teik Thye | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 8 | Grzegorz Lisak | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 9 | Ng Wun Jern# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 10 | Qian Shunzhi | Nanyang Technological University |
| 11 | Harianto Rahardjo# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 12 | Soh Chee Kiong# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 13 | Darren Sun Delai | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 14 | Tan Kang Hai | Nanyang Technological University |
| 15 | Tan Soon Keat# | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 16 | Wang Rong | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 17 | Wong Yiik Diew | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 18 | Wu Wei | Nanyang Technological University |
| 19 | Stefan Wuertz | Nanyang Technological University |
| 20 | Yan Ran | Nanyang Technological University |
| 21 | Yang En-Hua | Nanyang Technological University |
| 22 | Yang Yaowen | Nanyang Technological University |
| 23 | Yi Yaolin | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 24 | Yuen Kum Fai | Nanyang Technological University |
| 25 | Zhao Ou | School of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| 26 | Zhou Yan | Nanyang Technological University |
| # Former faculty with NTU-CEE as the affiliation in the 2% list | ||
Recognised through rigorous citation analysis, this prestigious list serves as a benchmark of global research excellence, guiding institutions, peers, and science enthusiasts in identifying leaders who are shaping the future of knowledge.
Jointly developed by Stanford University and Elsevier, the list highlights the top 2% of scientists worldwide based on a composite citation score that evaluates both career-long and single-year research impact. This transparent and comprehensive methodology spans 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, ensuring fair representation across disciplines while prioritising meaningful scientific influence over sheer publication output.
The 2025 update, using Scopus data indexed as of 1 August 2025 and covering citations up to the end of 2024, profiles over 100,000 leading scientists. It presents career-long citation impact, single-year metrics for 2024, adjustments for self-citations, and even factors in retracted works—reinforcing a rigorous and balanced approach to academic recognition.
By being included, scientists join a distinguished group whose research continues to inspire, advance knowledge, and drive innovation on a global scale.
