A New Scientific Achievement Reflecting Research Excellence and Academic Distinction at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology–Iraq
In a new scientific achievement that reflects research excellence and distinguished academic standing, three faculty members from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Technology–Iraq have been included in the list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2026, according to the ranking compiled by Stanford University in the United States in collaboration with the international academic publisher Elsevier.
The faculty members recognized for this scientific achievement are:
- Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdulhadi Jabr
- Asst. Prof. Saif Ali Kadhim
- Asst. Lect. Lutfi Ahmed Lutfi
This global ranking is based on a range of internationally recognized scientific indicators, including the number of research citations, the h-index, co-authorship metrics, and a composite indicator measuring researchers’ scientific impact across their respective fields of specialization, drawing on data extracted from the Scopus database.
The inclusion of the department’s faculty members in this prestigious international list represents a significant scientific achievement that reflects the high level of research excellence attained by its scholars. It also underscores their valuable contributions to knowledge production and the publication of high-quality scientific research, as well as their role in strengthening the research profile of the University of Technology–Iraq and consolidating its position among academic and research institutions at both the national and international levels.
On this occasion, the Deanship of the Department of Mechanical Engineering extends its warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to the faculty members whose names have been included in the ranking. The Deanship expresses its great pride in this distinguished scientific achievement and commends their continued dedication to academic research and their valuable scholarly contributions, which have enhanced the reputation of both the department and the University of Technology–Iraq in the international scientific community.
The Deanship further emphasizes that this achievement serves as a strong incentive to continue pursuing excellence and innovation in research, strengthen the research environment, and promote international research collaboration and publication in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. These efforts contribute to advancing engineering knowledge and keeping pace with the latest scientific and technological developments.
As the Deanship congratulates its researchers on this outstanding scientific accomplishment, it wishes them continued success, professional distinction, and further scholarly contributions that will enhance the academic and research standing and international reputation of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the University of Technology–Iraq.
