Saudi pharmacy professor named among world's top 2% scientists for third year

Walid bin Hassan Al-Malki, professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, has been listed among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists, according to Stanford University’s ranking.

This list is considered a leading global indicator for measuring research impact. It is based on the Scopus database and scientific metrics such as research citations, research influence, and researchers’ contributions to scientific output, in collaboration with specialized researchers, allowing for the assessment of scientific impact within specific fields.

This achievement highlights the excellence of national talent in pharmaceutical research and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s position in the global scientific arena. It supports the advancement of pharmaceutical knowledge, enhances pharmacy practices, encourages innovation in the health sector, and showcases the quality and impact of Saudi universities’ research output in advancing pharmaceutical sciences.