Beirut Arab University has achieved a new research milestone with the inclusion of six of its researchers in the 2026 list of the world's top 2% scientists, published by Stanford University in collaboration with the global publishing house Elsevier, in the category of single-year scientific impact.

The list includes:

1. Professor Jamal El Khatib – Faculty of Engineering

2. Professor Mahmoud Khalil – Faculty of Science

3. Professor Mirna Fawaz – Faculty of Health Sciences

4. Professor Fatima Saleh – Faculty of Health Sciences

5. Dr. Soha Rawass – Faculty of Science

6. Dr. Rania Itani – Faculty of Pharmacy

This achievement reflects the growing international research presence of Beirut Arab University, with the number of its listed researchers increasing from four in 2025 to six in 2026. This serves as an indicator of the expanding scope of scientific excellence and research impact achieved by the university across multiple disciplines.

The Stanford-Elsevier ranking is based on a scientific database utilizing standardized bibliometric indicators derived from research citation data. This includes scientific impact, authors' publishing positions, and other validated indicators used to evaluate scientific output. The 2026 edition measures scientific impact and citations achieved during 2025.

This recognition underscores Beirut Arab University's commitment to supporting scientific research and academic innovation, enhancing knowledge production, and solidifying the presence of its researchers in international scientific forums.