Professor Joshua Yindenaba Abor of the University of Ghana Business School has been ranked the number one scientist in Economics and Finance in Ghana in the 2026 Research.com Best Scientists Ranking.
The recognition places Prof Abor first in Ghana and 1,627th globally among more than 3,800 scientists assessed in the field of Economics and Finance.
He was also named the recipient of the 2026 Research.com Economics and Finance Leader Award in Ghana.
According to the rankings released on 15 April 2026, Prof Abor recorded 13,272 citations from 212 publications, reflecting the impact of his research work over the years.
Prof Abor is a member of the Department of Finance at the University of Ghana Business School and previously served as Dean of the school.
Research.com said its rankings are based on the Discipline H index, also known as the D index, which measures a researcher’s productivity and citation impact within a specific field. Only scholars with a minimum D index of 30 are considered for the ranking.
The global ranking draws data from academic databases including OpenAlex and CrossRef. Research.com said all profiles are manually verified and publication records checked against multiple trusted academic sources to ensure accuracy.
The organisation added that only researchers ranked within the top one percent globally in their disciplines are included in the listing.
The University of Ghana Business School described the recognition as a major milestone that reflects the growing international visibility of research produced by the school.
The school said Prof Abor’s work continues to contribute to knowledge in economics and finance while helping to shape policy, business and economic development in Ghana and beyond.
