Between 2024 and 2028, the forecast indicates a continuous decline in the share of German scientific publications among the world's top 10% highly-cited publications in chemical engineering, starting at 8.64% in 2024 and decreasing to 7.59% by 2028. This reflects a year-on-year reduction of about 3% to 4% through this period, signaling challenges in maintaining the competitive edge in global research impact within this field.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential increase in international collaborations to enhance citation impact.
Adoption of innovative research methods or disciplines that could revitalize Germany’s position.
Policy or funding changes aimed at strengthening chemical engineering research in Germany.