Uzbekistan’s scientists’ achievements receive international recognition

Scientists from the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek have been included in the updated World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 ranking.

Stanford University and Elsevier update the ranking annually based on researchers’ scientific performance indicators. It recognizes the world’s top 2% of scientists, who achieve the highest results in their research fields.

This year, faculty members and researchers from the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek also made the ranking. They include Dilfuza Egamberdiyeva (microbiology), Bobomurod Ahmedov, Javlon Rayimboyev, and Ahmadjon Abdujabborov (physics-astronomy), Elyor Berdimurodov (chemistry), and Yusufjon Gafforov (mycology and parasitology).

The inclusion of Uzbekistan’s scientists in the prestigious international ranking testifies to the growth of the country’s scientific potential and to the international recognition of research conducted by domestic specialists.

T.Ruziyev, UzA