The University of Jordan (UJ) honored 35 faculty members, who ranked among the top 2% of world researchers, according to a database compiled by US Stanford University.
The honoring ceremony, which was attended by Minister of Education and Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Wajih Owais, featured UJ researchers from different disciplines, whose research was highly cited over the last five years in Scopus database.
According to a UJ statement on Sunday, the university’s president, Dr. Nazir Obeidat, lauded the researchers’ efforts and achievement, referring to “first-class Jordanian scientists, who make an impact and contribute to the world’s progress.”
Obeidat said a “key” challenge facing scientific research in Jordan’s universities is to align this effort with creating an economic and political environment that supports excellence, which would increase investment in science and innovation.
Jordan, he said, “firmly” believes in education-related prosperity, based on research and innovation, which still needs new initiatives to build global connections that would qualify Jordan to engage in more influential global research experiences in production areas.
Source: Jordan News Agency