Stanford University and Elsevier annually list the world’s most influential cited scientists (2% most influential) and the most influential throughout their careers. This study includes more than 200,000 researchers and covers all areas of knowledge. The number of researchers affiliated with Técnico has increased for the second year in a row.

Professor Ana Barbosa-Póvoa, Professor José Rui Figueira and the retired Professor Carlos Bana e Costa are among the most influential researchers 2023. Professor Ana Barbosa-Póvoa, currently Head of the Engineering and Management Department, also figures, along with Professor Carlos Bana e Costa, in the group of researchers with more impact throughout their careers.