Professor Eugenio Coronado, Director of the Institute of Molecular Science (ICMol) at the University of Valencia, has been recognised among the 100 most cited researchers in Spain and among the top 2% most cited scientists worldwide in 2024, according to the prestigious Stanford University ranking published in PLOS Biology.

Coronado, an expert in Inorganic Chemistry, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ranks 83rd in Spain and 6,010th worldwide in the list reflecting the impact of scientific publications during 2024. In addition, in the classification assessing citations across an entire research career, he holds the 40th position in Spain, confirming his long-standing scientific leadership and international recognition in the field of molecular science.

The Stanford University – World Ranking of Scientists analyses data from the Scopus database covering 236,313 researchers representing the top 2% most cited worldwide across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields. The study provides standardised indicators including total citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted impact and composite metrics.

Overall, 129 researchers from the University of Valencia are included among the top 2% most cited worldwide in 2024, while 99 of them are also recognised for their impact over their full scientific careers.

The ICMol celebrates this new distinction awarded to its Director, whose pioneering work in Molecular Nanoscience, molecular magnetism and quantum materials has been instrumental in positioning both the institute and the University of Valencia as international references in advanced materials research.