🏆 2026 Stanford Ranking: 8 researchers from IMT Mines Albi among the world's most cited scientists

In 2026, eight researchers from IMT Mines Albi were included in this international selection, highlighting the visibility and impact of the research conducted at the school: 

Regarding the year 2026 and his career:
    •    Ange Nzihou - Professor at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
    •    Jean-José Orteu - Professor at the l'Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312 site d'Albi
    •    Maria-Inés Ré - Research Director at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
    •    Sylvain Salvador - Professor at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
 

For the year 2026:
    •    Olivier Louisnard - Assistant Professor at Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
    •    Doan Phan Minh - Professor at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
 

In terms of their careers:
    •    John Dodds - Retired, Professor at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302
    •    Jacques Fages - Retired, Professor at the Centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302

Recognized scientific expertise in the fields of energy, materials, and processes

This distinction particularly highlights the expertise developed at IMT Mines Albi’s training and research centers, notably:

• the centre RAPSODEE UMR CNRS 5302, whose research focuses on renewable energy, biomass and waste recovery, sustainable processes, and the energy transition.
• the Institut Clément Ader UMR CNRS 5312, site d'Albi, specializing in particular in materials, structures, and manufacturing processes, with applications in the aerospace and industrial sectors.

Through their publications, scientific collaborations, and research projects, researchers at these laboratories help advance knowledge and develop solutions to meet the challenges facing industry. This international recognition also highlights IMT Mines Albi’s ability to conduct high-level research that combines knowledge generation, technological innovation, and academic and industrial partnerships.

Research excellence in support of engineering education and innovation

At IMT Mines Albi, research and education are closely linked. Faculty members engage in scientific research while also contributing to the education of future engineers. This integration of higher education, research, and innovation enables engineering students to benefit from an education informed by scientific advances and the real-world challenges faced by companies.

Beyond individual accolades, the inclusion of eight researchers in the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier ranking attests to IMT Mines Albi’s scientific influence and the collective expertise of its teams. 

It underscores the importance of research that is open to the world, grounded in industrial needs, and committed to the major transitions our society is undergoing.