The Stanford-Elsevier International Ranking 2026: nine UEMF researchers among the world's most impactful scientists

The Euromed University of Fes (UEMF) once again stands out on the international scientific stage. Nine of its researchers are among the top 2% of the most influential scientists in the world in their disciplines, according to the 2026 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier international ranking, based on data from the global Scopus database.

This global reference ranking assesses the impact of scientific work through several indicators, including citations, the h-index and the quality of scientific publications, evaluated through the impact factor of the journals in which the articles are published. This recognition highlights the international reach of the research conducted by UEMF scientists.

The nine distinguished UEMF researchers are, in ranking order:

• Prof. Mostapha BOUSMINA
• Prof. Belkheir HAMMOUTI
• Prof. Abdelkrim EL KADIB
• Prof. Chakib NEJJARI
• Prof. Rachid SALGHI
• Prof. Taibi BEN HADDA
• Prof. Abdelkarim CHAOUIKI
• Pr. Chakib ALAOUI
• Prof. Rajae SALIM

The Stanford–Elsevier International Ranking 2026 continues the trend of previous years, with four researchers recognized in 2024, eight in 2025 and nine in 2026.

These results also confirm the central role of research and innovation in the University’s development strategy and complement recent distinctions obtained by UEMF in several international rankings:

• Round University Ranking 2026: first university in Morocco, for the second consecutive year, after its recognition in 2025.
• UI GreenMetric 2026: first in Morocco and 323^2nd worldwide, for its performance in university sustainability.
• Times Higher Education Impact 2026: second in Morocco and in the global 401–600 range.
• ScholarGPS 2025: first university in Morocco according to the scientific performance of the University, after also being listed among distinguished institutions in the 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 editions.

UEMF extends its warm congratulations to its President and to all the distinguished researchers for this recognition and for their contribution to the scientific influence of the University and of Morocco.