Dr. Nauman Awan from Abbottabad ranked among world's top 5% scientists

ABBOTTABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 27th Jul, 2026) Dr. Nauman Awan, a researcher from Sajikot, Abbottabad, has been ranked among the world's top five percent scientists in the SciRank Global Scientist Index 2025, earning international recognition for his contributions to research.

Dr. Awan, who serves as an Assistant Professor at the Strategic Research Institute (SRI) of the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), Malaysia, was recognized alongside Associate Professor Dr. Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Ghabouri and Professor Dr. Hiram Ting, highlighting the university's growing global research profile.

The Global Scientist Index ranks researchers based on the number of published scientific papers and the citations they receive. Dr. Awan's research focuses on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), business Analytics, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. He has published more than 100 research papers in international journals, which have received over 3,000 citations, with an H-index of 26.

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Expressing gratitude over the achievement, Dr. Awan said the honour reflected the collective efforts of his mentors, colleagues, and collaborators. He thanked SRI Director Professor Dr. Mohamed Falahat for his continued guidance and acknowledged Professor Muhammad Imran Qureshi of Teesside University, United Kingdom, for his long-standing academic mentorship.

Besides his research work, Dr. Awan is the founder of the global research and industry network Connecting Asia, which brings together more than 13,000 researchers from over 40 countries. He also serves as Managing Editor of the Scopus-indexed journal EBJM. University officials described the recognition as a major milestone for APU's Strategic Research Institute and a reflection of the institution's commitment to world-class research.