Eight UEMF researchers ranked among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists

Euromed University of Fes (UEMF) is once again honored on the international scientific stage. Indeed, eight of its teaching-research staff have been ranked among the top 2% of the most influential scientists in the world, according to the 2025 ranking established by Stanford University , in partnership with Elsevier and Scopus.

This world-renowned ranking is based on particularly rigorous bibliometric indicators, such as the total number of citations, the h-indexco-publications — an indicator combining productivity and scientific impact of publications — as well as the overall influence of the works in their respective research fields. The 2025 edition highlights the notable progress of Moroccan research, with

134 researchers listed in this prestigious selection, confirming the growing influence of national scientific output. UEMF stands out in particular since its number of distinguished researchers doubled in one year, rising from 4 in 2024 to 8 in 2025 , marking a significant advancement for the institution.The UEMF researchers honored are professors:

•    Prof. Mostapha BOUSMINA
•    Prof. Chakib NEJJARI
•    Prof. Abdelkarim ELKADIB
•    Prof. Chakib ALAOUI
•    Prof. Belkheir HAMMOUTI
•    Prof. Taibi BEN HADDA
•    Prof. Rajae SALIM
•    Prof. Elhachmia ECH-CHIHBI
This international recognition attests not only to the quality and scope of the scientific work carried out at UEMF, but also to the collaborative dynamic that unites its researchers with their counterparts in Morocco and abroad.

It also strengthens the visibility and credibility of Euromed University of Fes on the international level and is a source of pride for the entire Moroccan scientific community.

UEMF sends its warmest congratulations to its President and Professors for this exceptional distinction.

The UEMF extends its warmest congratulations to its President and its Professors for this exceptional distinction.