Subfield · Astronomy and Astrophysics · Belgium
Astronomy and Astrophysics research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Astronomy and Astrophysics research in 2022–2025 (#74 worldwide), followed by Université Libre de Bruxelles and University of Liège.
- Belgium's world rank
- #18 of 51 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 733
- Top-10% rate
- 26.4%
- Ranked institutions
- 3
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Astronomy and Astrophysics in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #74 | 29.4 | 32.2% | 198 |
| 2 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #152 | 17.5 | 36.1% | 76 |
| 3 | University of LiègeLiège | #304 | 6.2 | 20.1% | 84 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Astronomy and Astrophysics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Astronomy and Astrophysics researchers in Belgium?
S. Goriely, B. Vandenbussche and M. Gillon rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1S. Goriely#69,929 worldwide overall954 citations · 64 works
- 2B. Vandenbussche#152,793 worldwide overall416 citations · 55 works
- 3M. Gillon#242,292 worldwide overall920 citations · 164 works
- 4M. Baes#255,737 worldwide overall652 citations · 80 works
- 5A. H. M. J. Triaud#274,656 worldwide overall578 citations · 111 works
- 6Tom Van Doorsselaere#282,012 worldwide overall210 citations · 54 works
- 7M. A. T. Groenewegen#353,653 worldwide overall435 citations · 83 works
- 8A. Smette#358,165 worldwide overall320 citations · 47 works
- 9M. Goossens#368,841 worldwide overall276 citations · 62 works
- 10Özgür Karatekin#374,019 worldwide overall204 citations · 58 works
- 11L. Decin#401,852 worldwide overall418 citations · 96 works
- 12J. A. D. L. Blommaert#423,979 worldwide overall282 citations · 61 works
- 13H. Sana#427,666 worldwide overall332 citations · 75 works
- 14Ilse De Looze#450,942 worldwide overall241 citations · 49 works
- 15Jean‐Claude Gérard#478,495 worldwide overall427 citations · 146 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Astronomy and Astrophysics