22/10/2026

Honoring the Faculty of Pharmacy’s Scientific Research Award Winners for the 2025/2026 Academic Year

ASU Faculty of Pharmacy Continues to Strengthen Its Research Leadership and Achieve Outstanding Scientific Accomplishments
In a new achievement reflecting the advanced academic and research standing of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Applied Science Private University (ASU), several faculty members have earned distinguished recognitions in the Scientific Research Awards for the 2025–2026 academic year. These achievements span excellence in scientific publishing, high research citation rates, and inclusion in the list of the world’s top 2% of researchers.
At the university level, Professor Rana Abu Farha received the award for the highest number of research citations, reflecting the scientific impact of her work and its recognition within academic circles. She was also included in the world’s top 2% of researchers, according to the Stanford University ranking.
Among the scientific faculties, Dr. Samaa Abdullah received the award for the most publications indexed in Scopus, highlighting the Faculty of Pharmacy’s active research presence and its significant contribution to the university’s scientific output.
At the Faculty of Pharmacy level, Ms. Razan Nassar received the award for the most publications indexed in Scopus, while Professor Ahmad Al-Sayyed received the award for the highest number of research citations. These achievements highlight the diversity of research excellence within the faculty, encompassing both the volume of scientific publications and the impact and reach of research.
Further strengthening the faculty’s international research profile, Professor Muna Barakat was also honored for her inclusion in the world’s top 2% of researchers, reflecting the high caliber of academic and research expertise fostered by the faculty.
These achievements reaffirm that research excellence at the Faculty of Pharmacy is not merely a collection of individual accomplishments, but rather a reflection of an academic environment that encourages scientific inquiry, supports creativity and innovation, and strives to generate valuable and impactful scientific knowledge.