Five Top Gambian Scientists Shine in 2025 AD Scientific Index
Five top scientists from the University of The Gambia have achieved significant recognition in the recently published 2025 AD Scientific Index (Alper-Doger Scientific Index), solidifying their reputation as leading academic figures nationally and internationally.
Dr. Amadou Barrow, Dr. Lamin Sanyang, Dr. Herbert Robinson (Vice Chancellor of the University of The Gambia), Dr. Ousman Bajinka (lecturer at the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences), and Gabriel O. Ogun, Acting dean at the School of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences have been ranked among the top scientists in The Gambia.
The AD Scientific Index, developed by Prof. Dr. Murat Alper and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cihan Döğer is known for its comprehensive assessment of scientific performance.
It evaluates researchers based on metrics such as total and recent H-index, i10-index, and citation counts, providing a transparent and data-driven overview of individual academic productivity and contributions.
The 2025 edition of the index includes over 2.39 million scientists and 24,000 institutions from 221 countries, highlighting the remarkable achievements of these Gambian researchers in a global academic landscape. Their recognition elevates their careers and enhances the status of scientific research in The Gambia.
Reacting to the news, Dr. Ousman Bajinka, a postdoctoral researcher at Shandong Cancer Hospital, Shandong First Medical University in China, expressed his admiration for his colleague Dr. Amadou Barrow, stating, “Having Amadou Barrow as a coauthor is always a great inspiration for me, as I learn a lot from him. I see a promising future for UTG; however, that future should be planted today by availing all opportunities to young scientists.”
The recognized scientists are noted for their significant contributions across various disciplines within the 13 major academic fields and 197 sub-branches assessed by the AD Scientific Index. Their research has received considerable citations, enhancing national pride and the reputation of the global scientific community.
The University of The Gambia has established itself as a central institution in the nation’s academic landscape, fostering talent and innovation. The success of these five researchers highlights their accomplishments and emphasizes the university’s growing influence in producing scholars who can compete internationally. Their performance in key metrics such as the H-index and i10-index reflects their consistent output and impact within their respective fields.
The AD Scientific Index employs a methodology that captures total career contributions and recent productivity over the last six years, providing a comprehensive overview of academic excellence.
This approach recognizes sustained influence and current relevance, attributes these Gambian scientists have successfully demonstrated.
The achievements of these five scientists serve as an inspiring milestone. Their impressive records in the 2025 AD Scientific Index elevate the University of The Gambia’s global standing and signal a bright future for scientific inquiry in the region. With the academic world watching, these trailblazers are poised to shape their fields further and inspire the next generation of Gambian scholars.
