87 PAR Editorial Board Members and Guest Editors Recognized Among the World's Top 2% Scientists in 2026
On October 7, 2026, Stanford University and Elsevier released the ninth edition of the World's Top 2% Scientists 2026 list. Based on citation data from the Scopus database, the list identifies the top 2% of scientists worldwide across 20 disciplines and 174 subfields. It features two categories: "Career-Long Impact" and "Single-Year Impact."
We are delighted to congratulate 87 Editorial Board members and Guest Editors of the Plastic and Aesthetic Research (PAR) who have earned a place on this prestigious list. Of these scholars, 33 are featured in both "Career-long Impact" and "Single-Year Impact" rankings, 3 are recognized in the "Career-long Impact" ranking, and 51 are recognized in the "Single-Year Impact" ranking. Their recognition reflects their outstanding scholarly contributions and sustained impact across their respective fields.
The lists are as follows:
33 Editorial Boar members and Guest Editors in both Career-long and Single-year Impact Rankings
3 Editorial Boar members and Guest Editors in Career-long Impact Ranking
51 Editorial Boar members and Guest Editors in Single-year Impact Ranking
(Note: The names are listed in no particular order. For any corrections or updates regarding the statistics, please feel free to contact the editorial department.)
The rankings assess scientific impact using six key indicators, including total citations (with and without self-citations), the Hirsch h-index, the co-authorship-adjusted Schreiber hm-index, and authorship contributions as sole, first, or corresponding author.
The inclusion of these distinguished scholars highlights the academic excellence of PAR's editorial community and its commitment to advancing research in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all recognized Editorial Board members and Guest Editors and look forward to their continued achievements and contributions to the global scientific community.
Editor: Thea Meng
Language Editor: Amir Khan
Production Editor: Xingyue Luo
Respectfully submitted by the Editorial Office of Plastic and Aesthetic Research
