Global Recognition: Three Fakir Mohan University Professors in Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List
Balasore, 25/9 (Krushna Kumar Mohanty): Today is a proud moment for Fakir Mohan University as three of its professors have secured a place in the 2025 Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists ranking. This prestigious global list is jointly prepared by Stanford University and Elsevier, based on Scopus citation data. It evaluates scientists across 22 fields and 174 subfields using metrics such as references, H-index, and combined citation scores.
Among the world’s top 2% scientists, the three professors from Fakir Mohan University have consistently been recognized for their exceptional research contributions. Professor Dr. Pankaj Kumar Parhi from the Department of Chemistry has secured sixth position in both career-long and single-year categories. In the Chemical Engineering subfield, he ranks 382nd and 50,643rd globally overall. Professor Gouranga Samanta from the Department of Mathematics has secured fifth position in the single-year category, ranking 1,287th in Nuclear and Particle Physics subfield and 108,236th globally. Dr. Manojit Bhattacharya from the Department of Life Sciences has secured third position in the single-year category, ranking 2,002nd in Microbiology subfield and 104,800th globally.
This recognition reflects the dedication, pride, and global standing of the university’s research efforts. Addressing the occasion, Vice-Chancellor Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy stated, “This acknowledgment highlights not only the individual excellence of our professors but also the tangible contributions of Fakir Mohan University in global research. Their continuous success will inspire our students toward greater creativity and advancement in research, providing the university a distinctive identity at both state and national levels.”
The Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists ranking is accepted worldwide as a benchmark of research excellence. With the inclusion of these professors, Fakir Mohan University has reaffirmed its commitment to quality research and education, emphasizing dedication, focus, and global standards.
