Oscar van Raan

Oscar van Raan is a Dutch scientist known for his work in assessing research quality and excellence. He developed methods to evaluate scientific performance using metrics such as citation analysis, which measures how often a researcher's work is referenced by others. His approaches help universities and institutions identify impactful research and make informed decisions about funding and recognition. Van Raan's work emphasizes the importance of combining quantitative data with qualitative assessment to better understand a researcher's contribution to science.