CEU ranks top among Philippine Universities in AD Scientific Index 2024

31 faculty recognized in World Scientists ranking


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Facade of the CEU Manila campus. (Souce: Centro Escolar University Official Facebook page)

CEU ranks 33rd out of 265 universities and 13th among 98 private universities in the Philippines, according to the AD Scientific Index 2024. Additionally, 31 faculty members have been recognized in the University World Scientists Ranking 2024.

Leading the roster of scientists is Dr. Ian Christopher N. Rocha, an alumnus who has been recognized as one of the top 2 percent of scientists for the year 2022, based on Elsevier's latest comprehensive author database. In addition, Dr. Rocha achieved the second position in the nursing and midwifery category, with a specific focus on research in public health, social sciences, nursing, and education.

Dr. Julieta Z. Dungca, Dean of the School of Science and Technology, follows closely. She claimed the top spot as the foremost researcher in microbiology within the institution and secured the sixth position among the leading scientists in this field nationwide. Among the distinguished top 10 faculty members are Mr. Richard Rillo, Faculty, Languages Department, School of Education, Liberal Arts, Music, and Social Work; Dr. Gerard Q. De Guzman, Faculty, Graduate School; Rey Alfred Ranola, Faculty, Physical Science Department, School of Science and Technology; Dr. Josephine M. De Leon, Head of the Research and Innovation Department; Dr. Maricar Ching, former Assistant Dean for Graduate School; Engr. Crystalline Cortez, Faculty, School of Science and Technology; and Dr. Marian Almyra S. Naranjilla, Assistant Dean, School of Dentistry.

The other faculty members and alumni listed, presented by their ranking according to the H Index, are: Dr. Wendell Glenn Cagape; Dr. Josan Tamayo; Claire Plama; Dr. Arlene S. Opina; Joylyn L. Mejilla; Mark Joseph P. Santos; Moraya P. Caclini; Dr. Ruel M. Nalam; Ricardo Arellano Jr.; Faye Delos Reyes; Sherna Rasid; Dr. Corazon Quintos; Dr. Eliza Ayo; Dr. Flordeliza Anastacio; Dr. Joshua Macapagal; Erljohn C. Gomez; Dr. Pearly P. Lim; Dr. Elvira L. Urgel; Dr. Hannah Monique Floresca Arceo; and Dr. Sofia Magdalena N. Robles.

The AD Scientific Index stands out as the sole university/institution ranking system that scrutinizes the distribution of scientists within an institution across various percentiles: the top 10 percent, 20 percent, 40 percent, 60 percent, 80 percent, and the total number of scientists. Apart from offering rankings at the national, continental, and global levels for all institutions, the "Type of Institution" segment delineates rankings for universities individually, distinguishing among all private and public universities.

The AD Scientific Index is also the sole platform offering comprehensive evaluations of institutions based on various metrics, such as Total H Index, Last Six Years H Index, Total i10 Index, Last Six Years i10 Index, Total Citations, and Last Six Years Citations. It also provides insights into the latest developments within these institutions. The AD Scientific Index University Ranking for 2024 highlights the areas of excellence or specialization within a university and sheds light on the outcomes of their scientist recruitment strategies. This aspect reveals institutions' capacities to attract accomplished scientists and their effectiveness in fostering advancements and retaining scientific talent.

For more information about CEU, please visit the official website of the University at www.ceu.edu.ph.