By Adesina Wahab

A Nigerian, who is also a distinguished renewable energy expert and a condensed matter physicist in the Department of Medical Physics, Federal University of Health Sciences, Benue State, Nigeria, Dr. Eli Danladi, has been ranked among the world’s top 2% most influential scientists in the latest global ranking by Stanford University and Elsevier.

This global ranking is based on rigorous assessment of research influence, citation impact, and scientific contribution covering 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields.

It recognizes scholars who are ranked among the top 2% and have made remarkable impacts in their disciplines or within the top 100,000 researchers worldwide for consistent, high-impact contributions to science.

Dr. Danladi is a highly cited researcher with a Scopus/SciVal rating. His recognition represents the intellectual excellence, consistency, and innovation that define his academic capabilities.

This accomplishment highlights Nigeria’s growing influence in the global scientific community, particularly in the field of renewable energy in combating energy shortages despite its vast solar energy resources.

In response to the recognition, Dr. Danladi expressed his gratitude to the unwavering support and dedication of many individuals and institutions.

“I’m very pleased to have been listed among world’s top 2% scientists. It’s humbling yet exciting. It means my little effort in promoting world-class science worldwide is recognised.”

He further explained that publishing in highly indexed journals enhances research visibility and global influence.

He holds two Ph.D. degrees in Solid State Physics and Future Energies from Nigerian Defence Academy and Federal University of Technology, Owerri respectively.

He has played a pivotal role in driving institutional reforms and has served, and continues to serve, on the editorial boards of several prestigious international journals.

He has also led numerous special issues for internationally recognized journals, reflecting his strong commitment to advancing scholarly communication, research excellence, and academic development.

Dr. Danladi was elected fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Physics in 2026 for his immense contribution in the growth and development of Physics.

He is a member of several professional societies which include; South African Institute of Physics, African Materials Research Society, Nigerian Young Academy, Asian Council of Science Editors, among many others.