Top 100 Scientists

Top 100 Scientists in Norway 2025

Top 100 scientists can be ranked globally or specific to the following regions including Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, Oceania, Arab League, ASEAN, EECA, and BRICS based on total H-index scores without any breakdown by subject areas. Top 100 rankings in the world, in a continent, or a region include standardized subjects areas of Agriculture & Forestry, Arts, Design and Architecture, Business & Management, Economics & Econometrics, Education, Engineering & Technology, History, Philosophy, Theology, Law/Law and Legal Studies, Medical and Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Art and Humanities Rankings and Social Sciences and Humanities Rankings BETA VERSION. Subject field ranking in world, region, country and university is beta version since subject field "others" (873,864 scientists profile whose branch cannot be determined, not yet edited or determined) is excluded, so the ranking will change as the others fields are edited. Please note that. Subjects indicated as “ * others ” will not be included in the ranking by regions and subjects.

* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :1
Ulf Ekelund
Physical Activity
Epidemiology
Public Health
Sport Science
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
147
490
139,910
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :3
Truls Raastad
Exercise physiology
muscle physiology
strength training
sport science
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
67
142
16,071
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :5
Kerry Stephen Seiler
sports sciences
sport physiology
endurance sports
sports performance
endurance training
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
52
94
12,404
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :9
Monica Klungland Torstveit
Exercise science
athletes
disordered eating
pregnancy
University of Agder
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
37
75
9,085
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :10
Luca Paolo Ardigò
biomechanics/energetics of natural/assisted human/comparative movement/locomotion
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
37
98
5,231
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :12
Sveinung Berntsen
Exercise oncology
Physical activity and health
Asthma
Respiratory physiology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
34
87
3,952
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :13
Trine Moholdt
Exercise
Metabolism
Obesity
Pregnancy
Coronary heart disease
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
33
54
5,565
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :21
Øyvind Førland Standal
Physical education
pedagogy
phenomenology
adapted physical activity
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
25
42
1,831
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :24
Sindre M Dyrstad
Public health
Sport Science
Physical Activity
Health
Exercise Physiology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
24
34
3,482
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :27
Kenneth Aggerholm
physical education
sport philosophy
sport pedagogy
talent development
existential philosophy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
19
24
966
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :30
Chris Horbel
Sport Marketing
Value Co-Creation
Sponsorships
Sustainable Tourism
Digitalization in Sports
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
17
33
1,576
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :42
Anna-Maria Strittmatter
Sport management
Sport policy
Sport governance
Sport events
Organization theory
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
12
13
468
Cecilia Severin
Sports Biomechanics
Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Rehabilitation science
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
11
12
207
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :47
Christian Thue Bjørndal
Athlete development
talent development
skill learning
sport coaching
elite sport systems
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
9
9
490
Anders L Hage Haugen
Physical education
physical activity
critical health literacy
health literacy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
6
121
Aron Laxdal
Physical Education
Educational Psychology
Performance Analysis
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
7
4
123
* Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection :54
Anders Farholm
Motivation
physical activity and physical and mental health
physical education
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
6
321
Fredrik Tonstad Vårvik
Exercise Physiology
Strength Training
Sports Nutrition
Performanc
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
6
4
145
Susann Dahl Pettersen
Sports psychology
football
women's football
psychology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
4
170
Tonje Fjogstad Langnes
physical education
dance (in physical education)
youth studies
sport sociology
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
5
3
95
Per Thomas Byrkjedal
Team sports
Athlete monitoring
Tracking systems
Soccer
Training and testing
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
1
37
Annika Bodemar
aspiring leaders
sport events
critical management studies
qualitative method
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
4
3
172
Derrick Charway
Sport Management
Sport for Development & Peace
Sport Policy
African Sport
Olympism
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
3
2
42
Dag André Nilsen
Sport Psychology
Coach and Athlete Development
Motivation
Psychological Interventions
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation
2
1
22
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 1
Ulf Ekelund
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
147
490
139,910
Physical Activity
Epidemiology
Public Health
Sport Science
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 3
Truls Raastad
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
67
142
16,071
Exercise physiology
muscle physiology
strength training
sport science
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 4
Jørgen Jensen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
62
138
11,084
metabolism
exercise physiology
biochemistry
diabetes
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 5
Kerry Stephen Seiler
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
52
94
12,404
sports sciences
sport physiology
endurance sports
sports performance
endurance training
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 8
Olivier R Seynnes
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
43
81
8,654
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 9
Monica Klungland Torstveit
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
37
75
9,085
Exercise science
athletes
disordered eating
pregnancy
University of Agder
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 10
Luca Paolo Ardigò
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
37
98
5,231
biomechanics/energetics of natural/assisted human/comparative movement/locomotion
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 11
Ben Clarsen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
35
66
11,909
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 12
Sveinung Berntsen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
34
87
3,952
Exercise oncology
Physical activity and health
Asthma
Respiratory physiology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 13
Trine Moholdt
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
33
54
5,565
Exercise
Metabolism
Obesity
Pregnancy
Coronary heart disease
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 14
Catia Martins
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
32
55
4,484
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 16
Geir Jordet
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
31
42
3,725
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 17
Anne Marte Pensgaard
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
29
38
5,167
sport psychology
stress
mindfulness
coping
mental training
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 19
Harry Arne Solberg
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
27
40
2,946
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 21
Øyvind Førland Standal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
25
42
1,831
Physical education
pedagogy
phenomenology
adapted physical activity
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 22
Matthias Gilgien
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
41
2,061
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 23
Coral Falco
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
43
2,019
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 24
Sindre M Dyrstad
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
24
34
3,482
Public health
Sport Science
Physical Activity
Health
Exercise Physiology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 25
Harald Dolles
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
22
33
4,199
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 26
Boye Welde
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
21
29
1,426
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 27
Kenneth Aggerholm
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
19
24
966
physical education
sport philosophy
sport pedagogy
talent development
existential philosophy
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 28
Elisabeth Edvardsen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
28
1,892
exercise onchology
cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 29
Eivind Andersen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
25
1,062
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 30
Chris Horbel
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
33
1,576
Sport Marketing
Value Co-Creation
Sponsorships
Sustainable Tourism
Digitalization in Sports
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 31
Santiago Martinez
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
25
1,099
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 32
Shaher AI Shalfawi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
17
22
1,377
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 34
Jan Ove Tangen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
16
25
759
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 35
Therese Fostervold Mathisen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
23
792
Health
Exercise
Nutrition
Athletes
Eating Disorders
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 36
Bjørn Harald Olstad
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
23
635
Sports science
Biomechanics
Physiology
Swimming
Lifesaving
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 38
Hannah Rice
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
15
16
838
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 39
Hans Erik Næss
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
14
20
590
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 40
Live Steinnes Luteberget
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
13
14
902
Sports physiology
athletic performance
training and testing
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 41
Ove Østerlie
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
14
668
physical education
PETE
digital technology
new methodology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 42
Anna-Maria Strittmatter
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
12
13
468
Sport management
Sport policy
Sport governance
Sport events
Organization theory
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 43
Erik Aasland
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
11
352
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 44
Cecilia Severin
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
12
207
Sports Biomechanics
Orthopaedic Biomechanics
Rehabilitation science
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 45
Bente Ovedie Skogvang
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
11
12
312
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 46
Stephanie Beni
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
10
10
878
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 47
Christian Thue Bjørndal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
490
Athlete development
talent development
skill learning
sport coaching
elite sport systems
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 48
Amelie Werkhausen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
9
9
266
biomechanics
musculoskeletal physiology
muscle architecture
tendon
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 49
Egil Galaaen Gjølme
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
8
7
232
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 50
Ove Sollie
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
6
252
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 51
Anders L Hage Haugen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
6
121
Physical education
physical activity
critical health literacy
health literacy
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 52
Morten Renslo Sandvik
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
4
212
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 53
Aron Laxdal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
7
4
123
Physical Education
Educational Psychology
Performance Analysis
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 54
Anders Farholm
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
6
321
Motivation
physical activity and physical and mental health
physical education
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 55
Fredrik Tonstad Vårvik
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
4
145
Exercise Physiology
Strength Training
Sports Nutrition
Performanc
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 56
Stein Egil Kolderup Hervik
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
6
6
228
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 57
Susann Dahl Pettersen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
4
170
Sports psychology
football
women's football
psychology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 58
Tonje Fjogstad Langnes
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
5
3
95
physical education
dance (in physical education)
youth studies
sport sociology
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 59
Svein Erik Nordhagen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
46
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 60
Per Thomas Byrkjedal
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
1
37
Team sports
Athlete monitoring
Tracking systems
Soccer
Training and testing
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 61
Annika Bodemar
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
4
3
172
aspiring leaders
sport events
critical management studies
qualitative method
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 62
Derrick Charway
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
3
2
42
Sport Management
Sport for Development & Peace
Sport Policy
African Sport
Olympism
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 64
Amund Langøy
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
101
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 65
Dag André Nilsen
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
22
Sport Psychology
Coach and Athlete Development
Motivation
Psychological Interventions
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 66
Bright Baffour Antwi
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
1
16
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 67
Geir Oterhals
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
2
0
12
Rankings
Ranking Based On Selection: 68
Alessandro Di Mattia
Metrics
H-Index
i10 Index
Citation Counts
1
1
11