Seven SRM University-AP professors ranked among world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University

SRM University-AP proudly announces that seven of its distinguished faculty members have been recognised among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for the year 2025, a list published by Elsevier and compiled by Stanford University. This global recognition stands as a testament to the university’s expanding research footprint and the academic excellence of its scholars.

The honourees include Dr. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, in the domain of Earth and Environmental Sciences; Dr. Karthik Rajendran, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, in the domain of Enabling and Strategic Technologies; Dr. Randhir Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in the domain of Information and Communication Technologies; and Dr. Kshira Sagar Sahoo, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in the domain of Information and Communication Technologies. In recognition of their achievement, these four scientists will also receive a cash award of ₹50,000/- each.

The other honourees are Dr. Vinodkumar Etacheri, Associate Professor of Practice, Center for Interdisciplinary Research, in the domain of Enabling and Strategic Technologies; Dr. Prabhujit Mohapatra, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, in the domain of Information and Communication Technologies; and Dr. Pintu Bhunia, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, in the domain of Functional Analysis and Operator Theory, making a total of seven SRM University-AP faculty members in the global list. This recognition underscores the university’s multidisciplinary research excellence and its commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation to address global challenges.

Congratulating the scientists during the felicitation ceremony, Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, Vice Chancellor(I/C) of SRM University-AP, said, “I am honoured to felicitate our faculty ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University. They are role models for colleagues and society alike. This recognition is a proud moment for SRM University-AP and a validation of the world-class research culture we nurture. The global impact of our faculty not only advances scientific knowledge but also inspires our students to innovate fearlessly and contribute meaningfully to society.”

The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Issac Samala Gerard, Director-HR, who lauded the faculty for their achievements and encouraged them to continue raising the bar, thereby strengthening SRM University-AP’s presence on the global research map.