03/10/2024
VALUES, VISIBILITY, AND VIABILITY [3Vs]
COOU LECTURER EMERGES ONE OF THE 2024 WORLD'S TOP 2% SCIENTISTS
By Dr Harrison Madubueze
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) proudly celebrates Dr. Johnbosco Egbueri, a Lecturer in the Department of Geology and an Associate Director of the Research Management Office (RMO), for his exceptional achievement as one of the 2024 World's Top 2% Scientists, as recognized by Stanford University, USA.
This prestigious ranking, based on Scopus data (Elsevier), evaluates scientists' research impact, citations, and productivity. Dr. Egbueri's consistent excellence has earned him this recognition for the fourth consecutive year (2021-2024), placing COOU on the global map. This demonstrates his commitment to innovative research, academic excellence, and impactful collaborations.
This achievement aligns perfectly with the COOU's 3Vs mandate: i. VALUES - Excellence in research and academic achievement; ii. VISIBILITY - Global recognition of our expertise and research contributions; iii. VIABILITY - Enhanced reputation for attracting collaborations and opportunities
The full list of the 2024 World's Top 2% Scientists can be accessed via: https://doi.org/10.17632/btchxktzyw.7
Some highlights of Dr. Egbueri's ranking within the World's Top 2% Scientists:
1. Globally, he ranks 11,265th, where over 2 million scholars from various fields were evaluated.
2. Globally, he ranks 85th out of 115,291 scholars in his field category (Environmental Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences).
3. He ranks 6th out of 233 scholars with Nigerian affiliations across all fields evaluated.
We congratulate Dr. Egbueri on this remarkable feat and celebrate his contributions to COOU's growing reputation as a hub for impactful research and academic excellence.
Speaking to COOUNewS, Dr. Egbueri commended the efforts of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, for cultivating research culture in COOU.
"... I extend my sincere gratitude