Ecology and Sustainable Development
The issue of the global "green transition" forms a key vector of modern scientific research. According to the SciVal analytical system, there is a significant increase in investments in environmental sciences, with grant funding from Chinese funds playing a leading role. The global research frontier is dominated by works devoted to monitoring microplastics, carbon sequestration, and analyzing the impact of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). In the field of patent activity, the leadership is held by corporations developing innovative systems for storing and generating eco-friendly energy.
(Funded by NSFC, China)
(Lens.org Analytics)
(Microplastics in the aquatic environment)
Grant Funding Dynamics
(TOP GLOBAL SCIENCE FUNDS)
An analysis of global funding, according to SciVal data, demonstrates the absolute leadership of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), which has funded over 30,000 studies. This figure exceeds the total volume of support from specialized funds in the US and the European Union.
Global Frontier: Priority Areas
(TOP 1% BY PROMINENCE)
The bubble chart visualizes the environmental areas most in demand by the scientific community. The Y-axis reflects the field-weighted citation impact (FWCI). The most relevant issues are microplastics, the impact of "forever chemicals" (PFAS), and the reaction of soil ecosystems to stress factors.
Geography of Patent Activity
(TOP JURISDICTIONS)
An analysis of the Lens.org patent database indicates that China (about 5 million documents) holds a dominant position in the protection of Intellectual Property related to "green" technologies.
Technological Leadership of Corporations
(TOP APPLICANTS)
The industrial cross-section confirms the transition of environmental initiatives into industrial priorities. Top applicants include high-tech giants in the battery industry (LG Energy, CATL) and automotive manufacturing.
Global Competitiveness Assessment
The environmental cluster is one of the most dynamically developing research areas of the university. RUDN University ranks 2nd in the RAEX national subject ranking and consistently enters the top 500 of the Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS). Independent scientometric analysis (SciVal) confirms the high quality of publications: in terms of field-weighted citation impact (FWCI = 1.95 for 2025), RUDN University researchers outperform several leading global centers, including Wageningen University (Netherlands) and Tsinghua University (China).
RAEX
Ecology 2026
THE WUR
Physical Sciences 2026 (includes ecology)
QS
Environmental Sciences 2026
Shanghai GRAS
Environmental Science & Engineering 2026
Quality Assessment: Q1/Top 10% Journals
(SHARE OF PUBLICATIONS IN LEADING GLOBAL JOURNALS)
The university demonstrates a leading position among Russian higher education institutions. The share of RUDN University publications (26.9%) exceeds that of the specialized Wageningen University (23.7%).
Scientific Impact: Field-Weighted Citation Impact
(FWCI COMPARED TO BENCHMARKS)
According to SciVal data for a five-year period, RUDN University's research works (FWCI 1.82) outperform the works of leading universities in BRICS countries and Europe in terms of demand.
Academic Potential and Interdisciplinarity
The scientific achievements of the RUDN University environmental cluster are ensured by the work of leading international teams specializing in the study of soil microbiomes, the impact of heavy metals, and bioremediation methods. A key element of the development strategy is the commitment to the Open Access model and the consistent deepening of interdisciplinary integration with Earth sciences, energy, and agronomy.
Leading Researchers
Yakov Kuzyakov
Soil Ecology and Carbon CycleA leading global expert in the field of soil science. Fundamental works on soil carbon dynamics (FWCI 7.93) and the response of microbiomes to stress factors determine the current global agenda.
Vinod Kumar
Biofuels and NanosorbentsSpecializes in developing innovative water purification methods using advanced nanomaterials (FWCI 4.37) and technologies for producing eco-friendly biofuels.
Yaser Rebouh
AgroecologyResearch is focused on studying the systemic impact of heavy metals on soil health (FWCI 2.28) and the prospects of introducing nanomaterials to increase productivity in agroecology.
Publication Strategy: Open Access
(OPEN ACCESS vs CLOSED)
An analysis of the Scopus database demonstrates that environmental researchers publish the vast majority of their works in full-format Open Access, contributing to broad academic discussion.
Interdisciplinary Integration
(RELATED SUBJECT AREAS IN SCOPUS)
The development of environmental sciences at RUDN University is based on a cross-sectoral approach. SciVal data confirms close integration with Earth sciences, modern energy, and agriculture.
Saudi Arabia
As part of the implementation of the Vision 2030 strategy, Saudi Arabia has established itself as a global hub for technological, environmental, and climate projects. RUDN University's scientific partnership with specialized universities in Saudi Arabia in the field of Environmental Science demonstrates steady growth and a traditionally high level of field-weighted citation impact for joint works (at a stable level around FWCI 2.00), indicating the high academic significance of the research conducted.
Dynamics of Joint Publications
(TOTAL VOLUME AND FWCI IN THE FIELD OF ECOLOGY)
The number of joint publications, according to the SciVal export, has increased from 8 to 25 units per year. Qualitative research indicators remain high: the average FWCI over a five-year period is 1.97.
Key Academic Partners
The structure of scientific cooperation is dominated by King Saud University, acting as RUDN University's main research partner. The effective interaction with Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University deserves special attention.
| Organization | Joint Articles |
|---|---|
| King Saud University | 30 |
| Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University | 11 |
| King Faisal University | 5 |
| King Khalid University | 4 |
| King Abdulaziz University | 3 |
Most Cited Publications (Top 3)
Consortium mega-collaborations (>50 authors) are excluded from the sample to most objectively reflect the contribution of specialized research teams.
Published in Applied Soil Ecology (2021).
Published in Land Degradation and Development (2023).
Published in Green Chemistry (2022).