In its continuous pursuit of advancing the academe’s vision of becoming a premier research university on a global scale and a notable stride of upholding excellence, Sorsogon State University (SorSU), once again, achieved another prestigious recognition — remarkably ranking 56th among the 281 universities across the country and 37th out of 179 public universities based on the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2024, with twenty-two commendable faculty members recognized in World Scientists Rankings 2024— further elevating the University’s name at the forefront of leading universities in the Philippines with outstanding scientific/scholarly undertakings and contributions in various disciplines.
Leading the rankings of Top 22 SorSU Scientists are (1) Dr. Richard V. Dumilag (Dean, College of Sciences); (2) Dr. Ryan V. Dio (Vice President for Research, Extension and Training); (3) Dr. Aaron A. Funa (CoTEdM faculty); (4) Dr. Gerry S. Digo (Program Chair, EdM-ELM/MAM-AS/MED); (5) Dr. Susan S. Janer (Dean, Graduate School); (6) Mr. Renz Alvin Gabay (CoTEdM faculty); (7) Dr. Errol G. De Castro (Head, Program & Institutional Accreditation & Program Chair, DPA/MAM-PA); (8 ) Prof. Teresa Haide R. Belgica (Magallanes Campus faculty); (9) Dr. Sherill A. Gilbas (Head, Admission Services Unit & Program Chair, PhD Language Educ); (10) Prof. Mark Ariel D. Malto (Magallanes Campus faculty).
Also included are the following distinguished SorSU faculty-researchers, namely, (11) Atty. Michael B. Bongalonta (Bulan Campus faculty); (12) Dr. Ana Cristina G. Fortes (Director, Extension and Training Services); (13) Dr. Catherine A. De Castro (Director, Planning Management); (14) Ms. Karen Mae H. Palabrica (LHS faculty); (15) Prof. Susan Mae G. Apostol-Jamoralin; (16) Prof. Christine H. Ferolino; (16) Prof. Graham M. Naz (Bulan Campus faculty); (16) Engr. Bryan E. Escoto; (16) Prof. Ma. Ellen L. Estrellado (COEA faculty); (20) Dr. Maria Luisa P. Mirasol (Dean, College of Business and Management); (20) Prof. Michelle M. Bongalonta (Program Chair, BSA/BSAIS-Bulan Campus); and (22) Prof. Maritess D. Carreon (CoTEdM faculty).
Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index, an international independent ranking organization, is the sole university/institution ranking system that analyzes and evaluates the scientific performance and productivity of individual scientists according to the H-index, i10 index, and number of citations, as well as provides the ranking of institutions based on affiliated scientists (AD Scientific Index, 2024).
Congratulations, SorSU community, on this exemplary milestone toward cultivating a culture of excellence and advancing its goal of establishing itself as a premier global research university. Likewise, the Pamantasang May Puso extends its commendations to its laudable Top 22 SorSU faculty-scientists named in World Scientists Rankings 2024! Thank you for elevating the University’s international standing in scientific and scholarly endeavors! (SorSU PIO)
