Prof. Dr. Ludo Waltman

Prof. Dr. Waltman is a world-renowned authority on scientometrics, co-creator of the VOSviewer bibliometric mapping software and the open-data CWTS Leiden Ranking.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Scientometrics, Bibliometric Algorithms, Open Science, Research Evaluation
Academic position: Professor of Quantitative Science Studies & Director of CWTS
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Scientometrics, Bibliometric Algorithms, Open Science are advised to consult formal department application channels.

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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