Mae Fah Luang University is proud to announce that 12 researchers have been included in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 list, created by Stanford University and Elsevier.
The list identifies the most influential scholars in their fields based on the frequency with which their publications are cited by other researchers worldwide. The selection is based on the top 100,000 scientists using standardized citation indicators such as information on citations, H-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions and a composite indicator (c-score). The list selected the top 2% scientists worldwide in 22 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields by assessing their career-long impact until the end of 2024 and citation impact during the single calendar year 2024.
The MFU researchers honoured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 list are:
Career-long Citation Impact Category
Citation Impact (single year 2024) Category
1. Adjunct Professor Dr. Kevin David Hyde, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research and the School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
2. Prof. Dr.Saroat Rawdkuen, School of Agro-Industry (Food Science)
3. Dr. Ruvishika Jayawardena, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
4. Dr. Chayanard Phukhamsakda, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research (Mycology & Parasitology)
5. Asst. Prof. Dr.Ekachai Chukeatirote, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
6. Dr. K. W. Thilini Chethana, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
7. Dr. Chitrabhanu Bhunjun Sharma, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
8. Assoc. Prof. Dr.Orawan Suwantong, School of Science (Polymers)
9. Assoc.Prof. Dr.Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, School of Cosmetic Science (Dermatology & Venereal Diseases)
10. Assoc.Prof. Dr.Nattaya Lourith, School of Cosmetic Science (Dermatology & Venereal Diseases)
11. Dr. Ausana Mapook, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research (Mycology & Parasitology)
12. Asst. Prof. Dr.Putarak Chomnunti, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
Compared with last year (2024), when Mae Fah Luang University had one researcher ranked in the Career-long Citation Impact category and 11 in the Single Year Citation Impact category, the number has risen significantly. This achievement reflects the university’s continuous development in research capacity and reaffirms the increasing quality and global impact of MFU’s research each year.
The recognition of these MFU scientists in 2025 spans a wide range of subfields, including Mycology & Parasitology, Food Science, Polymers, and Dermatology & Venereal Diseases. This demonstrates the quality and influence of MFU’s research in generating both academic and societal impact on a global scale.
MFU remains committed to advancing research excellence at the international level in line with its vision of “Striving for Well-being and Sustainable Future,” with the goal of producing knowledge that addresses academic challenges while contributing to sustainable social development.
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