Three Faculty Members Ranked Among the World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier

Stanford–Elsevier Global Ranking Highlights Iranian Excellence

Tabriz, Iran — Oct. 2026 Sahand University of Technology proudly celebrates the international recognition of three of its distinguished alumni—Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri, Dr. Jafar Khalil-Allafi, and Dr. Beitallah Eghbali—who have been named among the World's Top 2% Scientists, based on a comprehensive global ranking jointly developed by Stanford University and Elsevier:

• Dr. Farzad Nasirpouri was ranked 125,548 in the 2026 single-year dataset, recognizing his influential work in surface engineering and nanostructured coatings.

• Dr. Jafar Khalil-Allafi earned dual recognition with a single-year rank of 201,797 and a career rank of 382,096, highlighting his sustained contributions to shape memory alloys and metallurgical innovation.

• Dr. Beitallah Eghbali achieved a career rank of 214,850, honoring his long-standing impact in solid-state physics and crystallography.

These rankings, published through the TopSciNet platform, underscore the global visibility and scholarly excellence of Sahand University’s alumni. Their achievements reflect the university’s enduring commitment to cultivating researchers whose work resonates across international scientific communities.