A prestigious recognition celebrating the global scientific impact of our faculty in the international research landscape.
Sixeen professors from the POLIMI School of Management of Politecnico di Milano have been included among the top 2% of the world’s most cited researchers for the year 2024, according to the latest update of the international database compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier.
The ranking, widely recognized as one of the leading global benchmarks for assessing research performance, is based on bibliometric data extracted from Scopus, one of the largest academic citation databases. Key indicators include the Hirsch index (H), which measures the productivity and impact of publications, and the c-score, an indicator that assesses the scientific relevance of publications beyond quantity, taking into account factors such as co-authorship and the author’s specific contribution.
The database classifies researchers across 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, providing a detailed overview of global scientific output.
POLIMI School of Management Faculty Featured in the 2024 Ranking:
- Agasisti Tommaso
- Arnaboldi Michela
- Cagno Enrico
- Colicchia Claudia
- Colombo Massimo G.
- Ghezzi Antonio
- Grilli Luca
- Harland Christine Mary
- Klumpp Matthias
- Kotlar Josip
- Locatelli Giorgio
- Macchi Marco
- Negri Elisa
- Rosa Paolo
- Terzi Sergio
In addition, eight faculty members have been recognized for their scientific impact over the course of their entire career, up to 2024:
- Agasisti Tommaso
- Cagno Enrico
- Chiesa Vittorio
- Colombo Massimo G.
- Ghezzi Antonio
- Harland Christine Mary
- Klumpp Matthias
- Locatelli Giorgio
This achievement highlights the excellence and international relevance of the POLIMI School of Management’s research output, confirming the School’s role as a key contributor to the global academic community. Faculty research spans a wide range of topics — from management and industrial engineering to technological innovation and sustainability — generating value for the scientific community, industry, and society at large.
The recognition underscores the School’s ongoing commitment to fostering research excellence, impact, and interdisciplinarity, which lie at the core of the mission of Politecnico di Milano.
To consult the complete database:
Ioannidis, John P.A. (2025), “August 2025 data-update for “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators“”, Elsevier Data Repository, V8, doi: August 2025 data-update for “Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators” – Elsevier BV
