16 Nagpur Researchers Recognized in 2026 Top Scientists List
Sixteen researchers from Nagpur, including faculty from RTMNU, AIIMS, and CSIR-NEERI, have been honored in Stanford's global ranking.
Four researchers from RTMNU recognized for seven consecutive years.
Three faculty members from AIIMS Nagpur included in the list.
Nine scientists from CSIR-NEERI also featured in the prestigious ranking.
In a remarkable achievement, sixteen researchers from Nagpur have been recognized in Stanford University's 2026 list of the world's top 2% scientists. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the contributions of faculty members from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nagpur, and the CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI).
Among the honorees, Janrao Dhoble, the Head and Senior Professor of Physics at RTMNU, has made his mark for seven consecutive years since 2020. His research excellence is further exemplified by the inclusion of three of his PhD students in this year's list: Dr. Govind Nair from KIET, Ghaziabad; Dr. Yatish Paroha from Ramdeobaba University, Nagpur; and Dr. Abhijit Kadam from CSMSS Chh Shahu College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. RTMNU Vice-Chancellor Dr. Manali Kshirsagar expressed her congratulations to all the researchers for their outstanding achievements.
AIIMS Nagpur also celebrated the inclusion of three of its faculty members in the esteemed list. Dr. Prashant P Joshi, the Executive Director and CEO; Dr. Jaya Prasad Tripathy, Additional Professor; and Dr. Aravind P Gandhi, Assistant Professor in Community Medicine, have all been recognized for their significant contributions to medical science.
Additionally, CSIR-NEERI has seen nine of its scientists honored in the ranking. The distinguished individuals include Dr. P V Nidheesh, Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Shalini Dhyani, and Dr. Amit Bafana, all designated as Scientists-F; Dr. Tanvir Arfin, Scientist-E; and former Chief Scientists Dr. Hemant J Purohit and Dr. Sadhana S Rayalu. The list also features Dr. Sukumar Devotta, a former Director, and Dr. S Venkata Mohan, the current Director of CSIR-NEERI.
This recognition not only underscores the individual accomplishments of these researchers but also reflects the growing reputation of Nagpur as a hub for scientific research and innovation. The contributions of these scientists are expected to have a lasting impact on their respective fields, fostering further advancements in research and development. Looking ahead, the academic community in Nagpur anticipates continued recognition and success for its researchers in future global rankings.
