IN THE recent Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2024, the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) clinched sixth place among 287 Philippine institutions, including research institutes and other public and private universities.
Among public and private universities, ADMU ranked fourth out of 261, trailing behind the University of the Philippines System, De La Salle University Manila, and the University of the Philippines Diliman. In particular, Ateneo has been recognized as the top-ranking private university in the Philippines based on scientific productivity and citations over the past six years.
In Asia, the University settled at 1,329th out of 10,877 institutions recorded in the index. Globally, the university placed 4,284th out of the listed 22,398 universities and institutions.
The university has 127 faculty members listed in the index, with two being a part of the world’s top 10% scientists, four being a part of the top 20%, 14 being a part of the top 30%, 16 being a part of the top 40%, and 21 being a part of the top 50%.
In a remarkable testament to the university’s research quality, Liane Peña Alampay, PhD and Gregory L. Tangonan, PhD have been recognized as the first and second leading scientists at the institution, respectively. Both are also distinguished among the top 10% of scientists globally. Alampay, specializing in the field of Psychology, boasts an impressive 74 publications. Tangonan, showcasing his expertise in Physics, has an equally commendable 100 publications. Their outstanding contributions underscore the institution’s commitment to advancing the frontiers of knowledge and solidify its reputation as a beacon of academic excellence.
Alampay, a Professor of Psychology at the University and a developmental psychologist, is the Ateneo’s top scientist, having been cited 6,467 times, with 5,091 of these having emerged in just the past six years. In an impressive stride within social sciences and psychology, she secured her spot as the Philippines’ second-best scientist in both fields. Her significant contributions and expertise in both areas have established her reputation and garnered international recognition.
In another notable achievement, Tangonan—a Physics Department professor and the founder of Ateneo Innovation Center—clinched the second spot with a staggering 6,644 citations. His remarkable works span applied physics, innovation, and science policy.
Moreover, Department of Information Systems and Computer Science professor Maria Mercedes T. Rodrigo, PhD, has secured the third spot among Atenean researchers and the 52nd nationwide, with 3,740 citations. Her research prominently focuses on artificial intelligence in education, affective computing, and educational data mining.
Department of Sociology and Anthropology professor Alfred Pawlik, PhD, and former Ateneo School of Government Dean and econometrics specialist Ronald Mendoza, PhD, have sealed the top five, garnering 1,850 and 4,365 citations, respectively.
The AD Scientific Index is based on the evaluated scientific performance, scientific productivity, and research impact of the scientists in different companies, hospitals, institutions, and private and public universities.
This index aims to provide the institutions’ and universities’ rankings to reveal the success of their scientist recruitment policies. This shows and assesses the institutions’ effectiveness in attracting and retaining scientists.
