Subfield · Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics · Belgium
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in Belgium
KU Leuven ranks first in Belgium for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics research in 2022–2025 (#230 worldwide), followed by Université Libre de Bruxelles and Ghent University.
- Belgium's world rank
- #23 of 59 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 848
- Top-10% rate
- 15.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 4
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics in Belgium?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KU LeuvenLeuven | #230 | 14.2 | 17.1% | 141 |
| 2 | Université Libre de BruxellesBrussels | #260 | 12.2 | 19.6% | 104 |
| 3 | Ghent UniversityGhent | #266 | 11.9 | 14.0% | 119 |
| 4 | IMECLeuven | #360 | 7.1 | 11.6% | 92 |
Institutions in Belgium above the floor of 40 fractional works in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics researchers in Belgium?
Wim Bogaerts, Pieter Dumon and Xavier Gonze rank highest among researchers based in Belgium.
- 1Wim Bogaerts#6,865 worldwide overall1.9k citations · 61 works
- 2Pieter Dumon#8,075 worldwide overall1.1k citations · 39 works
- 3Xavier Gonze#16,390 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 35 works
- 4Dries Van Thourhout#51,078 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 70 works
- 5Nicolas J. Cerf#82,860 worldwide overall513 citations · 33 works
- 6Paul Mandel#93,924 worldwide overall695 citations · 44 works
- 7Roel Baets#119,286 worldwide overall1.5k citations · 83 works
- 8C. Quesne#134,227 worldwide overall421 citations · 28 works
- 9G. Borghs#181,160 worldwide overall537 citations · 56 works
- 10D. Baye#197,376 worldwide overall494 citations · 42 works
- 11F. M. Peeters#224,347 worldwide overall2.5k citations · 253 works
- 12Nathan Goldman#233,009 worldwide overall413 citations · 65 works
- 13P. Van Duppen#255,000 worldwide overall689 citations · 43 works
- 14Paul Geerlings#261,169 worldwide overall599 citations · 34 works
- 15André Persoons#270,935 worldwide overall440 citations · 28 works
How Belgium compares with other countries in Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics