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ICMAB researchers recognized in the 2026 Google Scholar Ranking of Spanish Women Scientists

Several ICMAB researchers have been recognized in the latest Google Scholar Ranking of Spanish Women Scientists, published by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). The ranking highlights 12,000 female scientists, acknowledging their contributions to research and Open Science. This recognition underscores ICMAB's excellence in materials science and the key role of women in scientific advancement.

Promoting visibility and Open Science

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has released the latest edition of its Google Scholar Ranking of Spanish Women Scientists, featuring over 12,000 researchers. The ranking, developed by the Cybermetrics Lab of the Institute of Public Goods and Policies (IPP-CSIC), highlights the contributions of women scientists working in Spain and abroad, as well as international researchers affiliated with Spanish institutions. This year's edition includes the equivalent indicators for Openalex, too.

This initiative aims to increase the visibility of women in research, promote Open Science, and encourage the adoption of ORCID and RoR identifiers for better scientific interconnectivity. The ranking is based on publicly available Google Scholar profiles and considers h-index and citation metrics.

ICMAB researchers in the Google Scholar Ranking

Several ICMAB researchers are included in this prestigious ranking, reflecting the institute’s excellence in materials science. Among them are:

Understanding the h-index and its limitations

The h-index is a metric that depends on both the number of publications and the citations they receive, serving as an indicator of a researcher’s impact. However, it is also influenced by the length of a research career. Scientists who have been active for more years tend to have a higher h-index, as they have had more time to publish and accumulate citations. As a result, this metric often favors long-established careers and may not fully reflect the impact of early-career researchers or those in emerging fields.

Recognizing excellence in Materials Science

This recognition underscores ICMAB's commitment to high-impact research and the key role of women in advancing materials science. The ranking demonstrates the increasing participation of women in Open Science and their dedication to scientific excellence. These rankings are a way to showcase the excellent research led by our scientists and to celebrate their contributions to the scientific community.

Keeping profiles updated for visibility

At ICMAB, we appreciate the work of all our researchers and recognize that success in science is always a collective effort. We also encourage everyone to keep their Google Scholar and ORCID profiles updated to ensure their work is properly visible and recognized.

Access the full ranking here.

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Daniel Rodríguez Urbano

25 May 2026