Gauhati University Places Six Faculty Members in World’s Top 2% Scientists List 2026

Gauhati University has secured significant recognition in the global research community, with six of its faculty members featuring in the 2026 World’s Top 2% Scientists list. The achievement underscores the university’s contribution to scientific research and its growing presence in international academic circles.

The list is associated with Stanford University and Elsevier, a global academic publishing and research analytics company. It identifies influential researchers using publication and citation data alongside other bibliometric indicators to assess research impact. The latest recognition places Gauhati University among the prominent academic institutions in Northeast India in terms of representation.

Six Gauhati University Academics Recognised

The six faculty members included in the 2026 list represent multiple academic disciplines at Gauhati University. They are:

Professor Bhupendra Nath Goswami – ANRF Prime Minister Professor and Professor of Excellence

Professor Prodeep Phukan – Department of Chemistry

Professor Bipan Hazarika – Department of Mathematics

Professor Ranjit Thakuria – Department of Chemistry

Dr Arun Kumar Dutta – Department of Botany

Dr Lachit Dutta – Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Their inclusion reflects research contributions across chemistry, mathematics, botany, electronics and communication engineering, as well as the broader scientific research ecosystem.

How the World’s Top 2% Scientists List Is Compiled

The global database draws on research led by Stanford University professor John P. A. Ioannidis and his collaborators. It uses bibliometric indicators to evaluate the research impact of scientists across different disciplines.

The indicators include citation counts, the h-index, the co-authorship-adjusted hm-index and other measures incorporated into the assessment framework. These metrics help identify researchers whose published work has received substantial recognition through academic citations.

The listing should be understood as a citation-based research database rather than a conventional academic award. Inclusion indicates a researcher’s standing under the methodology and dataset used for the relevant edition.

Vice-Chancellor Congratulates the Faculty Members

Gauhati University Vice-Chancellor Professor Nani Gopal Mahanta congratulated the faculty members on their inclusion in the international list.

He described the recognition as a matter of pride for the university and expressed confidence that the achievement would motivate researchers to explore new ideas, pursue innovation and maintain high standards in their academic and research activities.

The recognition also reflects the role of faculty research in strengthening the university’s academic reputation and contributing to the wider research community.

Gauhati University’s Continuing Research Contributions

The latest inclusion builds on the university’s earlier representation in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list. Gauhati University had also reported faculty members’ inclusion in the 2025 edition, demonstrating its continued engagement with research and higher education.

With six faculty members recognised in the 2026 listing, the university has added another milestone to its research profile. The achievement highlights the importance of sustained academic research, interdisciplinary collaboration and the production of scholarly work with international reach.

For Assam and the wider Northeast, the recognition brings attention to the region’s higher education institutions and their contribution to scientific knowledge and research development.