(FEB NEWS) Surabaya, January 28, 2026 – The Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Airlangga (FEB UNAIR) has once again brought encouraging news. Two Professors from the Department of Accounting, Prof. Iman Harymawan, SE., MBA., Ph.D. and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CA, received recognition in the ScholarGPS global ranking through their respective profiles, which placed them among the ranks of reputable researchers in the field of accounting.
ScholarGPS Recognition: Top 1% and Top 3% of Researchers Worldwide
ScholarGPS is a ranking platform that maps researcher performance through metrics such as publication productivity, citation impact, and quality (e.g., h-index) to compile cross-disciplinary rankings. Based on data from the ScholarGPS® Ranking Analytics feature (2025), Prof. Iman Harymawan is listed in the Top 1% globally for Accounting (Top Percentage Rank 0.93%), while Prof. Mohammad Nasih is in the Top 5% globally in the same field (Top Percentage Rank 2.42%).
Academic achievements and scientific contributions
Within UNAIR, Prof. Iman Harymawan is a Professor in the Department of Accounting, FEB UNAIR, who actively encourages research strengthening on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability issues. Within UNAIR, he serves as Head of the Center for Environmental, Social, and Governance Studies (CESGS) and Director of Airlangga Global Engagement (AGE). His publication track record demonstrates a strong academic impact—his UNAIR Scholar profile (based on Scopus) records more than 1,600 citations—and he has also received UNAIR recognition as the most productive lead author in the social and humanities fields.
Meanwhile, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE., MT., Ak., CA is a Professor of Accounting at FEB UNAIR with research interests including financial accounting and Islamic accounting. At the institutional level, he is also known for his leadership role as Rector Universitas Airlangga (2015–2020) and was re-elected for the 2020–2025 period, which shows great trust in his academic and managerial capacity. Interestingly, this achievement also confirms that the mandate of leadership does not hinder scientific productivity—because in the UNAIR Scholar profile (based on Scopus citations), Prof. Nasih's work continues to record academic impact with 865 citations and an h-index of 17.
Strategic impact: SMART University, QS World University Rankings, and Impact Campus
This ScholarGPS recognition strengthens UNAIR's major agenda within the SMART University framework, particularly the spirit of Meaningful Research and Community Services – research and service that is not only productive, but also relevant and provides real benefits.
In terms of global reputation, lecturers' achievements are also related to competitiveness in international rankings such as the QS World University Rankings (QS WUR). Research performance—including citation impact and academic networks—is a crucial part of the ecosystem that boosts university visibility. For context, UNAIR is ranked #287 in the 2026 QS WUR.
Furthermore, this achievement aligns with the direction of the Impact Campus, which emphasizes the transformation of higher education institutions to deliver tangible benefits to society through research, innovation, and cross-stakeholder collaboration.
FEB UNAIR's Commitment
Going forward, FEB Universitas Airlangga is committed to continuously strengthening its reputable research and publication ecosystem through supporting interdisciplinary and international collaborations, strengthening research centers, and downstreaming research to make it more relevant to industry, government, and society. This commitment aligns with SMART University's direction – delivering meaningful research – while also encouraging real contributions to global competitiveness such as QS WUR. At the same time, FEB UNAIR ensures that every academic achievement does not stop at recognition, but is transformed into tangible benefits in the spirit of an Impactful Campus.
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