Prof. Dr. Erik Hansen, Head of the Institute for Integrated Quality Design (IQD), has been ranked among the top 2% of the world’s leading scientists for the fourth consecutive year in the prestigious Stanford University/Elsevier Ranking 2024. His placement among the top 16 at Johannes Kepler University is particularly impressive. This ranking highlights interdisciplinary research, assessing citation performance across fields such as management and environmental sciences. This recognition highlights the significance of Prof. Dr. Hansen’s work and his impact on the global scientific community.