Eight researchers from Mines Saint-Étienne among the world's most influential

The institution is recognized in the 2026 World's top 2% Scientists ranking, highlighting the excellence of its research work.

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Eight researchers from Mines Saint-Étienne are among the top 2% most cited scientists globally according to the new edition of the World's top 2% Scientists ranking, published by Stanford University.

The latest edition of the World's top 2% Scientists ranking, an initiative by Stanford University, highlights the impact of the work conducted within the laboratories of Mines Saint-Étienne. Eight faculty researchers are recognized among the world's most influential scientists in their respective fields of study.
This list, which does not provide a hierarchical ranking but individually recognizes the most influential scientists, acknowledges the research excellence at Mines Saint-Étienne. The Centre Ingénierie et Santé (CIS) particularly stands out with the nomination of four researchers: Stéphane Avril, David Eglin, Valérie Forest, and Jérémie Pourchez.
At the Centre Microélectronique de Provence (CMP), the work of Dominique Feillet and Stéphane Dauzère-Pérès is considered reference. Finally, Andras Borbely and François Thévenot contribute to the global renown of the Sciences des Matériaux et des Structures (SMS) center.
This recognition confirms the visibility and excellent trajectory of the research carried out by Mines Saint-Étienne. It enhances the institution's scientific influence and echoes its notable progress in the THE ranking, where it climbed 56 places to rank 667th out of 2297.
Based on information from the official source: École nationale supérieure des mines de Saint-Étienne (23/10/2026)