It is undoubtedly a certificate of satisfaction for higher education and research in Algeria, a worldwide recognition. 68 Algerian researchers and academics shine in the prestigious TOP 2% global ranking established by the famous American University of Stanford. And the most rewarding thing about this affair is that the winners serve in Algerian universities.
This annual report targets the 2% of researchers whose work is recurrent in university studies and research and scientific articles throughout the world, all scientific disciplines combined. A plethora of Algerian universities stands out in this ranking: M’sila, Bouira, Chlef, Blida, Béjaïa, Sidi Bel-Abbès, Oum El Bouaghi, Sétif, Annaba, Tiaret…
This is proof, if any were needed, that Algerian researchers and universities have made dazzling progress, thanks to new methods in scientific research and their efficiency, progress in teaching materials, technical means at the provision of teachers, etc.
We usually talk about the exploits of Algerian scientists based all over the world, particularly in Europe, North America, and more recently in the Gulf countries. Still, little is said about the achievements of Algerian researchers in Algerian universities. With the ranking of this renowned American university, the reputation of researchers operating in Algeria is made…
The 2024 Stanford rankings show the extent of advances in different specialties, among the most highly ranked in the world. It is the University of M’sila that emerges the most in this ranking, with 5 researchers cited: professors Bouarissa, Berri, Chouder, Houssini, and Maireche. The University of Blida displays two talents, professors Kenzi and Moulay.
Note that professors Mouni Lotfi (Bouira), Bergout (Batna), Djaouadi (Tiaret), Triki (Annaba), Arras (Sétif), Rekioua (Bejaia), and several dozen scientists are also mentioned in this prestigious international ranking. This is the first time Algerian higher education shines so much in the ranking, a story that is just beginning.
