Professor Martins N. Ekor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists in the 2026 TOPSCINET research ranking.

The ranking places him at global position 33,857 in the single‑year list and 119th in the toxicology sub‑field, reflecting strong citation performance.

Ekor’s academic profile records 82 publications that have amassed more than 5,000 citations, underscoring the reach of his work in pharmacology and toxicology.

His research interests span medicinal plants, natural product drug discovery, toxicology, and the evaluation of chemical substances on human health.

Ekor holds a bachelor’s and master’s in pharmacology from the University of Lagos and a PhD in toxicology from the University of Ibadan, linking his expertise to both Nigerian and Ghanaian academic networks.

Beyond research, he served as provost of UCC’s College of Health and Allied Sciences from July 2021 to July 2026, contributing to university leadership.

Ghana’s presence on the TOPSCINET list includes 42 scientists, with five affiliated to UCC, indicating a broader national contribution to high‑impact research.

UCC celebrated the achievement with a poster highlighting Ekor’s contributions to pharmacology and toxicology, signalling institutional pride in the accolade.