The Stanford University ranking is globally recognized for evaluating the influence of researchers across various scientific fields.
Known as the “Stanford/Elsevier’s Top 2% Scientists”, it represents a true international recognition. Eight Mines Saint-Étienne researchers, as well as a retired researcher from the SMS / LGF center, appear in this top 2% of the most influential scientists in their respective fields.
These distinctions highlight the excellence of the work carried out at Mines Saint-Étienne across a range of topics.
The laureates are listed below in order of appearance:
- Dominique Feillet, Centre of Microelectronics in Provence
- András Borbely, Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
- Valérie Forest, Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
- David Eglin, Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
- Jérémie POURCHEZ, Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
- Stéphane Avril, Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering
- Romain Quey, CNRS / Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering Center
- Rodolphe Leriche, CNRS / Henri Fayol Institute
- And François Thevenot, retired from the Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering Center.
Congratulations to these researchers who enhance the School’s reputation!


