Artak Heboyan, Head of the “Dentistry” educational program at Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) named after Mkhitar Heratsi, Associate Professor at the Department of Orthopedic Dentistry; has once again been included in the list of the world’s top 2% of the most influential scientists. This ranking is based on a methodology developed by Stanford University researchers and an assessment utilizing scientometric data from the international scientific publishing company Elsevier.
Being included in the list of the world’s top 2% of scientists serves as an important indicator of the international impact of one’s scientific work. This international recognition attests to the visibility of his scientific publications, the international citations of his research, and the impact these have had within the global scientific community. It demonstrates that the researcher’s publications are recognized and sought after in the international scientific sphere, with their findings being utilized or discussed by other researchers.
It is particularly significant that, according to available data, Artak Heboyan is the sole representative from Armenia in the 2026 ranking list.
Notably, the scientist has been included in the relevant ranking lists for 2024, 2025, and 2026.
The inclusion of this YSMU Associate Professor in a global scientometric ranking is not merely an individual achievement; it also serves as a key indicator of the University’s research potential and its international scientific visibility.
According to recently published data, Artak Heboyan is listed within the primary scientific field of “Clinical Medicine,” specifically in the subfield of “Dentistry.” Based on the provided ranking, he holds the 676th position globally in the subfield of dentistry, confirming the international visibility and competitiveness of his scientific work.