Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), known for its strength in Higher Technical and Vocational Education and Training (HTVET), has demonstrated its research capabilities with six researchers named in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
The recognition highlights UniKL’s ability to produce research with international impact while maintaining its focus on industry-based education and training.
The researchers were recognised under the Single-Year Citation Impact category, which measures the influence of recent research.
The six researchers are:
1) Professor Dr. Mario Arturo Ruiz Estrada – UniKL Business School (UniKL BIS);
2) Dr. Noor Hafidzah Jabarullah – UniKL Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (UniKL MIAT);
3) Associate Professor Dr. Lee Wing Hin – UniKL Royal College of Medicine Perak (UniKL RCMP);
4) Dr. Judy Loo Ching Yee – UniKL RCMP;
5) Dr. Shahnaz Majeed – UniKL RCMP; and
6) Associate Professor ChM. Ts. Dr. Norzahir Sapawe – UniKL Malaysian Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology (UniKL MICET).
Associate Professor ChM. Ts. Dr. Norzahir was also recognised in the Career-Long category, which measures the long-term citation impact of a researcher’s published work.
The Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list is an international research database that identifies highly cited scientists across various fields.
It uses Scopus data and standardised citation indicators to assess the influence of researchers’ published work.
Being included in the list is a significant achievement, as it places UniKL researchers among scientists recognised internationally for the citation impact of their work.
For UniKL, the recognition shows that its role as an HTVET-focused university goes hand in hand with its efforts to strengthen research and innovation.
It also reflects the university’s commitment to producing quality research, encouraging academic collaboration and contributing knowledge that benefits industry and society.
