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Florida International University: Academic Performance and Global Rankings Analysis

Florida International University: Academic Performance and Global Rankings Analysis

nstitutional H-Index Rankings (2025 vs. 2024)

Florida International University (FIU) has demonstrated strong performance in global and regional rankings based on H-index metrics. Here is a summary of its ranking in 2025 compared to 2024:

  • United States: Ranked 118th in citations and 116th in i10 index for 2025, showing no change in rank for citations and i10 index from 2024. However, the H-index ranking improved significantly, rising to 96th (a 28-rank improvement).
  • North America: Ranked 138th in citations, 137th in i10 index, and 119th in H-index. The H-index metric improved by 26 ranks compared to 2024.
  • Global: The university is ranked 349th globally in citations, 447th in the i10 index, and 438th in H-index. While there was no change in citation ranks, the H-index rank improved by 21 positions globally.

Top Performers at Florida International University

Three prominent researchers from FIU significantly contribute to its academic excellence:

  1. Pete Markowitz (Natural Sciences/Physics)
    • H-Index Total: 234
    • H-Index Last 6 Years: 125
    • Global Rank: 239
    • US Rank: 103
    • Specialization: Nuclear and particle experiments.
  2. Sam Hewamanage (Cloud Engineering and Big Data)
    • H-Index Total: 156
    • H-Index Last 6 Years: 77
    • Global Rank: 1,531
    • US Rank: 651
    • Specialization: Cloud Engineering and Big Data applications.
  3. William E. Pelham Jr. (Medical and Health Sciences/ADHD)
    • H-Index Total: 142
    • H-Index Last 6 Years: 68
    • Global Rank: 2,236
    • US Rank: 998
    • Specialization: ADHD research.

Key Insights

Florida International University’s commitment to excellence is evident in its improving H-index ranks, reflecting the growing impact of its research. Notable researchers like Pete Markowitz and Sam Hewamanage are driving innovation and elevating the institution’s global academic reputation.

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