IIT Bhubaneswar Faculty Among World's Top 2% Scientists As Per Stanford-Elsevier Ranking

Bengaluru: IIT Bhubaneswar has achieved a rare feat in research and innovation space as six faculty members from the institute have been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide. This ranking was released by Stanford University in collaboration with Dutch academic publishing company, Elsevier, the institute said in a release.

This globally-acclaimed annual ranking acknowledges scientists based on the impact of their research work, citation index, and other critical academic parameters.

The recognised faculty members for the year 2024 are:

Prof. Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, School of Electrical and Computer Sciences

Prof. Rajan Jha, School of Basic Sciences

Prof. P. Dinakar, School of Infrastructure

Prof. Manas Mohan Mahapatra, School of Mechanical Sciences

Dr. Pattabhi Ramaiah Budarapu, School of Mechanical Sciences

Dr. Barathram. Ramkumar, School of Electrical and Computer Sciences

 

Out of the six members, four have been ranked in the career-long research category. While Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray has been recognized for his research in the field of energy, Rajan Jha for his work in the field of optics; V R Pedireddi for his research in the field of inorganic & nuclear chemistry and P Dinakar for his work in the field of building and construction engineering, the release said.

Commenting on the achievement, Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar said, “This recognition is a testament to the high-calibre research being conducted at IIT Bhubaneswar. Our faculty members continue to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation, and their inclusion in this elite list reflects the institute’s commitment to excellence in research and development. We are committed to advancing scientific inquiry and supporting our faculty as they contribute to solving real-world problems through their work.”

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