Dr. Tungki Pratama Umar, an Indonesian physician and UCL graduate, has been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 by Stanford University, recognizing his global research impact with over 67 publications and thousands of citations.
Goodnewsfromstudent.com – Delightful news has emerged from the worldwide research community. Dr. Tungki Pratama Umar, a young physician from Palembang, Indonesia, and a recent Master of Science (MSc) graduate from University College London (UCL), has achieved recognition in the esteemed “World’s Top 2% Scientists” list for the single-year impact category for 2025.
This list, published by Elsevier, is derived from an extensive assessment of the Scopus database in 2024, executed by a research team from Stanford University under the leadership of Professor John P.A. Ioannidis.
This accomplishment positions Dr. Tungki among roughly 200 Indonesian scientists recognized, establishing him as one of the most influential scientists globally. He ranks as the 4,345th leading scientist globally in the general & internal medicine subdiscipline.
Dr. Tungki’s publication record exhibits exceptional output and influence. Since the commencement of his Scopus-indexed publishing career in 2020, he has released more than a dozen papers per year on average. He possesses 67 publications with almost 4,000 citations, as per the Scopus database, and an H-index of 13.
A comparable level of influence is seen on other platforms; Google Scholar records over 4,300 citations, while his ResearchGate page indicates a Research Interest Score surpassing 98% of its global membership, with over 5,000 citations and an H-index of 17. The World Health Organization (WHO) has cited two of his works, demonstrating the tangible influence of his research.
In response to inquiries regarding the secrets of his success, Dr. Tungki identified two primary approaches. The first is collaboration. Quoting Sir Isaac Newton—”If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”—he emphasized the importance of humility and acknowledging the contributions of other researchers.
His international collaborations with researchers from over 50 countries have significantly broadened the reach and visibility of his work. The second strategy is strategic promotion through digital media.
He employs a two-pronged approach: leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn to engage a broader, non-academic audience, while also utilizing academic networks such as ResearchGate and Google Scholar to target the scientific community.
He believes this combination, along with simplifying findings to make them more accessible, is crucial for increasing a publication’s citation potential.
This achievement not only serves as a source of personal pride but also as concrete evidence that Indonesian talent may independently gain international recognition.
Dr. Tungki aspires for his achievement to motivate other young Indonesian scientists to make substantial contributions to research rather than merely conforming to prevailing patterns, commonly referred to as FOMO, or “fear of missing out.”
He advises that his achievement is the result of consistent effort that began in 2020, reinforcing his message with a favorite quote:
“Finish your work before you are punished by time.”
Editor: Raunay Iwd
