Prof. Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Kigali, has been named among the Top 10 Scientists in Rwanda in the 2026 AD Scientific Index. Within that same ranking, she was also recognised as the country’s No. 1 researcher in the specific field of Business and Management.
The AD Scientific Index is a global ranking system that evaluates the scientific performance and research impact of scholars worldwide, measuring factors such as citation counts, publication output, and sustained academic influence. Being placed in Rwanda’s overall Top 10 reflects standing across all disciplines in the country, while the No. 1 position in Business and Management recognises her as the country’s most influential researcher within her specific field.
Announcing the honour, the University of Kigali described the recognition as a reflection of Prof. Adeola’s “sustained commitment to advancing knowledge through research, innovation and academic leadership,” adding that her achievements “exemplify the transformative role of research, innovation and academic leadership in advancing knowledge and addressing societal challenges.” The university further noted that the milestone strengthens its own international academic profile, alongside her contributions to scholarship across Rwanda, the wider African continent, and the global research community.
In her current role, Prof. Adeola oversees research strategy, innovation, and enterprise initiatives at the University of Kigali. Her scholarly work spans digital transformation, marketing strategy, gender inclusion, and sustainable indigenous business models, with a body of published research that includes over 150 books, journal articles, and case studies.
A Growing List of Honours
This latest recognition adds to a growing list of honours in what has been a notable stretch for Prof. Adeola’s research career, following her earlier inclusion among the world’s Top 2% Scientists on the Stanford University–Elsevier global list. She has also lent her expertise to international development work, including advisory engagements with organisations such as the International Labour Organisation and the African Export-Import Bank.
