‌On September 19, 2025, Stanford University in the United States and the international academic publishing institution Elsevier jointly released the 2025 Global Top 2% Scientists List. The list comprehensively evaluates nearly seven million scientists worldwide based on two key dimensions—“Lifetime Scientific Impact” and “Annual Scientific Impact.” Covering 22 major scientific fields and 174 sub-disciplines, the ranking aims to identify the top 2% of the world’s most influential researchers.

We are delighted to announce that six members of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Computational Optimization and Reasoning (JCOR) have been recognized with inclusion in this prestigious ranking.

- Prof. Mohamed Hammad (Editor-in-Chief)

- Prof. Ezz El-Din Hemdan

- Prof. Ibrahim Elgendy

- Prof. Jafar Alzubi

- Prof. Pawel Plawiak

- Prof. Saeed Mian Qaisar

The newly released list highlights the outstanding contributions of scientists who are dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges through innovative research. Their recognition reflects both their significant scholarly influence and their commitment to excellence in scientific research.

The Editorial Office of the Journal of Computational Optimization and Reasoning extends its warmest congratulations to these distinguished Editorial Board members. Their achievements not only demonstrate personal academic excellence but also strengthen the journal’s mission to promote high-quality research in computational optimization, intelligent reasoning, and advanced algorithmic methodologies.

We sincerely appreciate their continued dedication and invaluable contributions to the development and academic impact of the Journal of Computational Optimization and Reasoning.