Gearing towards its vision to become a world-class national research university, the Alper-Dodger (AD) Scientific Index registered the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as ranked 8th under Public Universities in the Philippine category and 13th on the overall ranking among the 281 universities in the Philippines. Moreover, 70 CLSU faculty & staff researchers made it to the 2023 AD Scientific index list of best scientists.

Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Renato G. Reyes was hailed as the Best Scientist in the country for his studies on Mycology, followed by Dr. Hazel Monica M. Peralta for her contribution to the field of fisheries, and Dr. Elmar M. Villota for his bioenergy research. Meanwhile, University President Edgar A. Orden is in the seventh spot for his contribution to the field of Animal Science.

The AD Scientific Index is a ranking and analysis system based on the scientific performance and the added value of the scientific productivity of individual scientists. Furthermore, it provides rankings of institutions based on the scientific characteristics of affiliated scientists.

The names of the faculty researchers listed as Best Scientists are as follows:

1. Renato G. Reyes

2. Hazel Monica Peralta

3. Elmar Villota

4. Rich Milton Dulay

5. Sofronio Kalaw

6. Wendy Mateo

7. Edgar A. Orden

8. Karl Marx Quiazon

9. Melissa B. Agustin (former CLSU faculty)

10. Joel M. Torres

11. Garry Benico

12. Jerwin Undan

13. Emmanuel Vera Cruz

14. Angeles De Leon

15. Virginia Venturina

16. Annie Melinda

17. Evaristo Abella

18. Ravelina Velasco

19. Rubigilda Paraguison Alili

20. Ronaldo Alberto

21. Eden S. David

22. Elmer Dela Rosa

23. Lexter R. Natividad

24. Twinkle Barangan (former CLSU researcher)

25. Franz Marielle Nogoy

26. Maria Excelsis M. Orden

27. Khavee Agustus Botagen

28. Leila M. Collantes

29. Sylvester Badua

30. Rodolfo F. Mendrano Jr.

31. Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez

32. Angelo Dullas

33. Mark Maca (former CLSU faculty)

34. Khristina Judan Cruz

35. Edwin D. Ibañez

36. Kristine Grace Waig

37. Romeo Gundran

38. Juvy J. Monserate

39. Katherine DA Bautista

40. Alvin P. Soriano

41. Fe Porciuncula

42. Paul Henric P. Gojo Cruz

43. Redel L. Gutierrez

44. Joice San Andres

45. Marlon Naagas

46. Jonar T. Martin

47. Alvin T. Reyes

48. Leslie Anne L. Liwanag (former CLSU faculty)

49. Davelyn Pastor-Regel

50. Romeo Gavino

51. Danilo S. Vargas

52. Melba Domes Denson

53. Cesar Ortinero

54. Ariel Mactal

55. Kier Santiago

56. Vanessa Viterbo Velasco

57. Paula Blanca Gaban-Aquino

58. Emily T. Astrero

59. Nemesio A. Macabale Jr.

60. Jaypee S. Samson

61. Neal Del Rosario

62. Noraine P. Medina

63. Alma De Leon

64. Michael E. Santos

65. Rhodora Dela Rosa

66. Eduard Taganap

67. Elfren Celestino Jr.

68. Gilda Carbonell

69. Jumel Miller

70. Jeffrey Lavarias