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A growing international academic registry

Discover the world's verified academic experts

Search and connect with recognized professors, researchers, and academic institutions — each verified through a transparent, evidence-based process that separates real credentials from claims.

10
Countries live
180+
Verified professors
60+
Recognized institutions
7
Verification levels
Toronto · recognized
Oxford · verified
Dubai · verified

«A trusted global registry connecting verified professors, recognized institutions, and industry partners.»

Explore by country

A registry that grows nation by nation

Each country has its own landing page, review board, and recognized institutions. Select a country to filter the directory below.

Professor directory

Search verified academic professionals

Filter by country, field, and verification level. Every profile shown carries a verification badge and a recognition level — never an anonymous popularity score.

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Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Professor of Artificial Intelligence
University of Toronto
🇨🇦Canada
Artificial Intelligence
L6 · RecognizedView profile
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Prof. Eleanor Whitfield
Professor of Public Health
University of Oxford
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Public Health
L7 · Industry ExpertView profile
HR
Dr. Hassan Raza
Professor of Civil Engineering
NUST Islamabad
🇵🇰Pakistan
Engineering
L5 · Specialist ReviewedView profile
RM
Dr. Rohan Mehta
Associate Professor of Data Science
IIT Bombay
🇮🇳India
Data Science
L4 · Credentials VerifiedView profile
JC
Prof. James Carter
Professor of Finance
University of Chicago
🇺🇸United States
Finance
L7 · Industry ExpertView profile
SL
Prof. Sarah Lindqvist
Professor of Environmental Science
University of Melbourne
🇦🇺Australia
Environmental Science
L6 · RecognizedView profile
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Dr. Omar Al-Farsi
Professor of Renewable Energy
Khalifa University
🇦🇪UAE
Energy
L5 · Specialist ReviewedView profile
MT
Dr. Mei-Lin Tan
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Malaya
🇲🇾Malaysia
Engineering
L6 · RecognizedView profile
AD
Dr. Aylin Demir
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Boğaziçi University
🇹🇷Turkey
Artificial Intelligence
L5 · Specialist ReviewedView profile
Verification & recognition

Seven levels, from submitted profile to recognized expert

The platform deliberately separates verification (is this person who they say they are?) from recognition (have they met defined standards of contribution?). A profile climbs only on evidence.

Level 1
Profile Submitted
An application has been created; information is not yet independently verified.
Level 2
Identity Verified
The individual's identity and basic contact details are confirmed.
Level 3
Institution Verified
Employment, appointment, or affiliation confirmed through an approved source.
Level 4
Credentials Verified
Qualifications, academic titles, and relevant credentials are reviewed.
Level 5
Specialist Reviewed
A subject-area specialist or panel has assessed the full profile.
Level 6
WP Recognized
The professor has met defined World Professors recognition criteria.
Level 7
Industry-Recognized
Verified leadership and contribution within a relevant industry.
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How verification works

Evidence in, credibility out

Professors apply directly or are submitted by an approved institution. We never rely on self-reported information alone — every claim is cross-checked against independent sources.

01

Apply & submit

Identity, institutional email, official university profile, CV, qualifications, publications, and references are submitted for review.

02

Cross-check sources

Affiliation, credentials, and research records are confirmed against university sites, accreditation bodies, and scholarly identifiers.

03

Specialist review

A subject-area panel assesses the profile, then approves, returns it for correction, or assigns the appropriate recognition level.

Institution registry

Universities, colleges & academies — screened before they're listed

Institutions register, submit accreditation and licensing documents, pass an internal specialist review, and only then receive a verified public profile and the ability to submit faculty.

University of Toronto
Canada · Public research university
42
Verified faculty
Recognized institution
University of Oxford
United Kingdom · Collegiate university
31
Verified faculty
Recognized institution
NUST Islamabad
Pakistan · Sciences & Technology
24
Verified faculty
Verified institution
IIT Bombay
India · Institute of Technology
29
Verified faculty
Verified institution
Khalifa University
UAE · Science & Technology
12
Verified faculty
Verified institution
University of Melbourne
Australia · Public research university
16
Verified faculty
Recognized institution
Academia × industry

Where verified expertise meets real-world demand

The platform's edge isn't only listing professors — it's connecting them with the organizations that need them. Industry users search verified experts by field, sector, and availability.

  • Consulting & advisory boards — engage specialists with confirmed credentials, not unverified profiles.
  • Research partnerships — match company problems to academic depth across disciplines.
  • Speaking & media — find verified voices for keynotes, panels, and expert commentary.

Sectors served

TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceHealthcareEngineeringFinanceEnergyEducationPublic PolicyEnvironmental ScienceManufacturingLawBusinessMediaAgricultureTransportationSocial Sciences
Recognition & awards

Earned on evidence, not on payment

Recognition programs are built on transparent categories and specialist review. Public voting, where used at all, stays secondary to assessment.

Research ExcellenceTeaching ExcellenceAcademic LeadershipIndustry CollaborationEmerging ResearcherLifetime ContributionSocial Impact
Annual

The World Professors Awards

Nominations open to universities, departments, students, peers, and industry. Each submission is evidence-reviewed by specialist committees before any winner is named — and recognition appears directly on the verified profile.

Submit a nomination
Academic calendar

Conferences, reviews & ceremonies

Events link directly to professor and institution profiles — filterable by country, discipline, and format.

14
Nov
Global Academic Recognition Ceremony
In person Toronto, Canada · Awards
22
Sep
AI & Society Research Conference
Online Webinar · Artificial Intelligence
03
Oct
University–Industry Collaboration Summit
In person Dubai, UAE · Industry panel
11
Oct
Verification Review — Cohort 12
Online Specialist review · Application deadline
28
Oct
Emerging Researchers Webinar
Online Career resources · Open registration
Who it's for

One verified registry, many doors

Professors

Build a verified international presence and control which opportunities and contact options are public.

Institutions

Present faculty through a trusted registry, manage affiliations, and showcase verified academic strength.

Industries

Find verified specialists for consulting, research, innovation, advisory roles, and speaking.

Students

Discover professors, research fields, academic events, and potential supervisors worldwide.

Government

Locate academic specialists for advisory panels, policy research, and public initiatives.

Event organizers

Identify professors available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and academic conferences.

Media

Reach verified specialists for interviews, expert opinion, and trustworthy commentary.

Researchers

Present publications, specializations, and collaborations to a global academic audience.

Public verification

Confirm any credential in seconds

Every approved professor, institution, recognition, and certificate has a public verification page — so employers, institutions, and the public can confirm authenticity with an ID or QR code.

Verification lookup
Try a sample: WP-CA-1042-AM · WP-UK-0087-EW
WP-CA-1042-AMACTIVE
Dr. Amara Okonkwo
Level 6 · World Professors Recognized
University of Toronto
Issued 2026-02-18 · Renews 2028-02-18
Trust & transparency

Published standards, open to scrutiny

Credibility is the product. That's why the methodology behind every badge is documented and public.

  • Verification methodology
  • Recognition criteria
  • Institution eligibility rules
  • Reviewer standards
  • Appeals & complaints
  • Conflict-of-interest policy
  • Privacy & data protection
  • Certificate revocation

Payment never guarantees approval, verification, ranking, recognition, or awards. Sensitive documents stay private — visible only to authorized reviewers.

Get started

Three ways into the registry

Whether you're discovering experts, proving your credentials, or representing an institution — start here.

Find a Professor

Search verified academics by country, discipline, and availability — for research, consulting, speaking, or supervision.

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Apply for Verification

Submit your credentials for independent review and earn a verification level the world can trust and confirm publicly.

Start an application

Register an Institution

List your university, college, or academy, manage faculty, and submit professors for verification under one trusted profile.

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