School of Science Members Recognized in the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025

The School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University (MFU) congratulates seven members who have been ranked among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025, compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier. The ranking is based on data from the Scopus database and incorporates various academic indicators such as the number of citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations by authorship position, and the composite indicator (c-score), reflecting research quality and global academic influence.

Members of the School of Science who are ranked include:

Career-long citation impact

• Adjunct Professor Dr. Kevin David Hyde – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orawan Suwantong – Polymers
   

Single-year Citation Impact (2024)

• Adjunct Professor Dr. Kevin David Hyde – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orawan Suwantong – Polymers
   
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Putarak Chomnunti – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Ekachai Chukeatirote – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Dr. Ruvishika Jayawardena – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Dr. Chitrabhanu Bhunjun Sharma – Mycology & Parasitology
   
• Dr. K. W. Thilini Chethana – Mycology & Parasitology
   

This achievement highlights the strong research capability of the School of Science, MFU, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence at the international level. It also reflects the university’s vision of creating knowledge for a “Well-being and Sustainable Future.”