The Center for Culture-Centered Approach to Research and Evaluation (CARE) at Massey University is thrilled to announce that its Director, Dean’s Chair Professor of Communication, Professor Mohan J. Dutta, has once again earned a place among the world’s most influential scientists. For the fifth consecutive year, Professor Dutta has been named to the prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists List, compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier.
This global ranking recognizes the most highly cited researchers across all fields, spotlighting their groundbreaking contributions to knowledge and innovation.
In 2025, Professor Dutta achieved extraordinary milestones:
These rankings underscore his global leadership in advancing transformative, community-driven scholarship that amplifies marginalized voices and creates real-world change.
“The honor of being recognized among the world’s top scientists for the fifth year in a row reflects the power of collective work,” said Professor Dutta. “This recognition belongs to the CARE team and our community partners, who everyday challenge inequities and co-create knowledge for justice. Together, we are reimagining what research can do in building more equitable futures.”
The World’s Top 2% Scientists List, based on citation impact, is one of the most respected measures of research influence globally. This year, 73 current and former Massey University researchers joined Professor Dutta on the list—cementing Massey’s place as a hub of research excellence and global innovation.
Professor Dutta’s visionary leadership continues to energize CARE’s mission: pioneering the culture-centered approach for social justice and change that positions communities at the heart of research, ensuring that solutions are shaped by the very people most affected by injustice.