The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has once again affirmed its position as a leading hub of academic and scientific excellence, with numerous staff and alumni earning recognition among the world’s top 2% scientists, according to the prestigious ranking by Stanford University, USA, and Elsevier.
A recent snapshot from Scopus in August 2025 reveals that FUTA’s researchers have made remarkable contributions both over their careers and in single-year impact metrics.
In the Career-Long Impact Category, Professor Ganiyu Oboh leads the pack, ranking 21,804 globally. He is followed by Professor Kolade M. Owolabi (64,594), Dr. Isaac L. Animasaun (105,973), and Professors Kenneth K. Alaneme (135,035) and Esther Akinlabi (146,175).
Other notable names include Professors Adeniyi S. Adefegha, Peter A. Olubambi, Oyedapo A. Fagbenro, Temitope R. Ayodele, Adedayo Oluwaseun Ademiluyi, and Valentine A. Aletor, highlighting the depth and diversity of FUTA’s research excellence.
Equally impressive are the results in the Single-Year Impact Category, where FUTA scholars continue to demonstrate outstanding contributions to their respective fields. Professor Ganiyu Oboh again tops the list with a global ranking of 15,083, followed closely by Professor Kolade M. Owolabi (22,075) and Professor Esther Akinlabi (28,416). Other distinguished researchers making the list include Dr. Moshood Onifade, Dr. Isaac Animasaun, Professors Kenneth Alaneme, Adeniyi Adefegha, and Peter Olubambi, among many others.
These rankings reflect both the consistency and the current relevance of FUTA’s research output.
The recognition underscores FUTA’s commitment to fostering high-quality research, innovation, and knowledge dissemination that resonates globally. It also highlights the university’s vision of producing scholars who not only excel locally but also make significant contributions to the international scientific community.
The vice chancellor, Professor Adenike Oladiji has saluted the tenacity of the researchers saying they continue to show that FUTA is research intended University. According to the Vice Chancellor, “As FUTA continues to invest in research and academic excellence, these rankings serve as a testament to the dedication, skill, and impact of its staff and alumni, reinforcing the institution’s reputation as a powerhouse of scientific and technological advancement.”
World Top 2% Scientists Ranking by Stanford University, USA and Elsevier
FUTA Staff and Alumni
Snapshot from Scopus in August, 2025
(a) Career Long Impact Category
S/N Name Rank
1 Prof. Oboh Ganiyu 21,804
2 Prof. Owolabi, Kolade M 64,594
3 Dr. Animasaun, Isaac L 105,973
4 Prof. Alaneme, Kenneth K 135,035
5 Prof. (Mrs.) Akinlabi, Esther 146,175
6 Prof. Adefegha, Adeniyi S 175,666
7 Prof. Olubambi, Peter A. 192,230
8 Prof. Fagbenro, Oyedapo A. 200,162
9 Prof. Ayodele, Temitope R. 235,874
10 Prof. Ademiluyi, Adedayo Oluwaseun 291,984
11. Prof. Aletor, Valentine A. 249,945
(b) Single Year Impact Category
S/N Name Rank
1 Prof. Oboh Ganiyu 15,083
2 Prof. Owolabi, Kolade M 22,075
3 Prof. (Mrs.) Akinlabi, Esther 28,416
4 Dr. Onifade, Moshood 32,693
5 Dr. Animasaun, Isaac L 33,669
6 Prof. Alaneme, Kenneth K 34,724
7 Prof. Adefegha, Adeniyi S 53,879
8 Dr. Oke, Ayodeji Emmanuel 56,054
9 Dr. Ganiyu, Soliu O. 56,181
10 Prof. Ayodele, Temitope R. 56,304
11 Dr. Olawumi, Timothy O. 71,874
12 Prof. Olubambi, Peter A. 74,734
13 Dr. Lawal, Abiodun Ismail 82,508
14 Prof. Apalara, Tijani A. 88,212
15 Dr. Adekiya O. Aruna 92,635
16 Dr. Bodunrin, Michael Oluwatosin 99,535
17 Dr. Ademosun, Ayokunle 100,621
18 Dr. Aladejare, Adeyemi Emmanuel 104,170
19 Dr. Agbede, Taiwo Michael 121,641
20 Dr. Adeleke, Bartholomew Saanu 134,616
21 Dr. Elekofehinti, Olusola Olalekan 135,946
22 Prof. Ademiluyi, Adedayo O. 141,088
23 Dr. Abidemi, Afeez 159,529
24 Dr. Olugbade, Temitope Olumide 177,067
25 Dr. Adediran, Adeolu A. 181,175
26 Dr. Ojo, Olatunji Oladimeji 216,921
27 Dr. Samuel, Oluwarotimi W. 225,851
28 Prof. Oladele, Isiaka Oluwole 241,234
29 Prof. Lawal, Akeem Olalekan 277,740
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