Global Recognition: 13 MFU Scholars Named Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists

Mae Fah Luang University is proud to announce that 13 researchers have been named in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 list, compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. 

The list identifies the most influential scholars globally based on the frequency their publications are cited by other researchers. Selection is draws from the top 100,000 scientists across 20 scientific fields and 174 sub-fields. The rankings utilise standardised 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) to reflect a researcher’s global academic impacts and influence. The list assessed both career-long impact (up to the end of 2025) and citation impact during the single calendar year 2025.

The 2026 results highlight the continuous growth and potential of MFU researchers. The University has seen a notable rise compared to 2025, which featured two researchers in the Career-long category and 12 in the Single-Year category. 

This year’s recognition spans diverse subfields, including Mycology & Parasitology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Polymers, Business & Management, and Dermatology & Venereal Diseases. This achievement underscores MFU’s research strengths, the high quality of its publications, the growing international recognition, and the University’s increasing capacity to deliver research with global impact. 

The MFU researchers honoured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 list are:
Career-long Citation Impact Category

• Adjunct Professor Dr. Kevin David Hyde, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research and the School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
• Assoc. Prof. Dr.Orawan Suwantong, the School of Science (Polymers)
• Prof. Dr.Saroat Rawdkuen, School of Agro-Industry (Food Science)

Citation Impact (single year 2025) 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.    Assoc. Prof. Dr.Orawan Suwantong, School of Science (Polymers) 
4.    Assoc. Prof. Dr.Mayuree Kanlayavattanakul, School of Cosmetic Science (Dermatology & Venereal Diseases)
5.    Assoc.Prof. Dr.Nattaya Lourith, School of Cosmetic Science (Dermatology & Venereal Diseases)
6.    Assoc. Prof. Anon Paichitrojjana, M.D., School of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine (Dermatology & Venereal Diseases)
7.    Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nisakorn Saewan, School of Science (Biotechnology)
8.    Dr.Lahcene Makhloufi, School of Management (Business & Management)
9.    Asst. Prof. Dr.Ruvishika Shehali Jayawardena, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
10.    Asst. Prof. Dr.Kandawatte Wedaralalage Thilini Chethana, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
11.    Dr. Chitrabhanu Bhunjun Sharma, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology) 
12.    Asst. Prof. Dr.Ekachai Chukeatirote, School of Science (Mycology & Parasitology)
13.    Dr. Ausana Mapook, Center of Excellence in Fungal Research (Mycology & Parasitology)

MFU remains committed to advancing research excellence at the international level. In line with its vision of “Striving for Well-being and Sustainable Future,” the University continues to produce knowledge and innovation that addresses global academic challenges while contributing to sustainable social development.

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