🇲🇰 Top Cited Professors from Macedonia: 2025

Small in size, but grand in spirit — Macedonia stands as a nation of heritage, resilience, and untapped brilliance. In a region rich with culture and complexity, it is now making a bold mark on the academic map of Europe. No longer a silent observer, Macedonia is becoming a voice of knowledge, research, and scientific innovation—one that speaks with clarity, credibility, and vision.

The ARBU 2025 Ranking of the Most-Cited Professors in the Balkans confirms what many Macedonians have long known: our scholars belong at the forefront. With global citations to their names, these Macedonian professors are proving that excellence knows no borders, and that true impact is built not on size, but on substance, integrity, and dedication.

This list is more than a ranking—it’s a celebration of national pride, a salute to those who carry our academic banner with honor, and a powerful reminder that Macedonia is not just participating in the regional academic conversation—it is helping lead it.

To the professors who are building bridges with their research and the institutions empowering them: your success is our story.

1. Sasko Kedev

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Skopje
Field: Medical Sciences
Citations Score: 13.66

Professor Sasko Kedev is the highest-ranked Macedonian academic in the ARBU 2025 list. A renowned figure in interventional cardiology and internal medicine, Kedev has been instrumental in advancing clinical practices and training programs in cardiovascular health. His high citation score is a testament to the global relevance of his research and leadership in one of the region’s most vital fields.

2. Ljupco Kocarev

Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts
Field: Engineering and Technology
Citations Score: 8.84

A prominent academic and president of the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MASA), Professor Kocarev bridges the worlds of electrical engineering, computer science, and systems theory. His research on nonlinear systems, complex networks, and chaos theory has attracted international attention and placed him among the most respected Balkan scientists in applied science and engineering.

3. Marija Vavlukis

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University – Skopje
Field: Medical Sciences
Citations Score: 8.55

Professor Marija Vavlukis is a rising voice in internal medicine and public health, with research interests in cardiometabolic diseases and patient care optimization. Her work not only supports evidence-based healthcare reforms in North Macedonia but also contributes to broader discussions on disease prevention and chronic illness management across the region.

4. Todor Arsov

University Goce Delcev – Štip
Field: Medical Sciences
Citations Score: 6.80

Professor Todor Arsov represents Štip’s growing research capacity, particularly in the area of medical diagnostics and primary care research. His citation record indicates both regional relevance and emerging international collaboration, positioning Goce Delcev University as a growing center for clinical research excellence.

Macedonia’s Top Cited Professors (2025)

The inclusion of four Macedonian professors in the ARBU 2025 Top 100 ranking is both a recognition of excellence and a roadmap for progress. From clinical advancements to complex systems research, these scholars prove that North Macedonia is a meaningful contributor to Balkan and European science.

As research funding, international cooperation, and digital tools continue to evolve, North Macedonia has every opportunity to expand its research visibility and scholarly leadership. ARBY will be here to document and celebrate that growth—professor by professor, breakthrough by breakthrough.