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RESEARCH MILESTONE:
ABU DHABI UNIVERSITY
Abu Dhabi University Surpasses 5,000 Scopus-Indexed
SURPASSES 5,000
Publications
SCOPUS-INDEXED
PUBLICATIONS
Abu Dhabi University (ADU), through its Office of
Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP), has
reached a major research milestone, surpassing
5,000 Scopus-indexed publications across peer-
reviewed journals, international conference
proceedings, and scholarly book chapters. The
achievement marks an important stage in the
university’s continued growth as a high-impact,
research-driven institution.
Aligned with ADU’s commitment to addressing
global challenges, 1,541 of these publications
are connected to the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals, contributing to areas such
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as health, clean energy, sustainable cities, and
climate action. Collectively, this body of work has
generated nearly 64,000 citations, reflecting the
broader academic and societal influence of the
university’s research. In line with ADU’s Vision 2027,
which positions research and innovation as a central
institutional priority, the milestone demonstrates
the university’s expanding international academic
presence and its focus on interdisciplinary
collaboration and impactful scholarship.
Key indicators associated with this achievement include:
• 80.5% of publications appear in Q1 and Q2 journals, with 28% published in the world’s
top 10% journals.
• Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) of 3.74, significantly exceeding the global
benchmark.
• 67.5% of publications produced through international collaboration across North
America, Europe, and Asia.
• 155 research outputs cited in policy documents, generating 797 policy citations.
• 33 granted patents and more than 60 patent applications filed with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
ADU’s research spans a wide range of interdisciplinary areas including artificial intelligence, engineering
and technology, health and biomedical sciences, sustainability, business and economics, and the social
sciences, reinforcing the university’s growing contribution to regional and global knowledge production.
Building on this milestone, Abu Dhabi University continues to expand interdisciplinary research initiatives,
strengthen global partnerships, and advance innovation and commercialization pathways. The university’s
research excellence is further reflected in the recognition of several ADU scholars in Stanford University’s
Top 2% Most Cited Scientists list, underscoring the institution’s increasing international impact.
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