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Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) issued a press release on 24 October 2026 announcing that nineteen of its researchers have been included in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2 % Scientists List. This list, compiled through a collaboration between Stanford University and Elsevier, recognises scientists worldwide whose published work has achieved significant scholarly impact.
The nineteen faculty members named are Dr. Chaitanya Baliram Pande, Dr. Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Dr. Ajay Kumar, Dr. Pushpendra Kumar Singh Rathore, Dr. Deepak Kumar, Dr. Asaithambi Perumal, Dr. Ravi Kumar Sharma, Dr. Bishwajit Dey, Dr. Somya Rakesh Goyal, Dr. Abdul Haseeb Ganie, Dr. Vijaypal Singh Dhaka, Dr. Veer Singh, Dr. Ashish Goyal, Dr. Pramod Singh Rathore, Dr. Pulakraj Aryan, Dr. Jayasmita Jana, Dr. Saurabh Dewangan, Dr. Pravin Kumar Singh and Dr. Himmat Singh Kushwah. During the felicitation ceremony, Dr. N. N. Sharma, President of MUJ, interacted with the recognised researchers, congratulating them on their achievement and underscoring their contribution to advancing knowledge and enhancing the university’s global academic standing.
The announcement highlights a year‑on‑year increase in MUJ’s representation on the list: five researchers were featured in 2024, ten in 2025, and the current count of nineteen in 2026 represents a doubling of the previous year’s figure. MUJ attributes this growth to its sustained emphasis on strengthening the research ecosystem, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and encouraging high‑quality scholarly output across diverse disciplines.
Founded in 2011, Manipal University Jaipur is a NAAC A+ accredited institution and part of the Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG). The university occupies a 122‑acre campus in Rajasthan and offers programmes in engineering, computer science, management, law, architecture, humanities and sciences. In the current year, MUJ received a QS 5‑Star overall rating, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
The university reiterates its focus on fostering interdisciplinary research, supporting innovative projects, and creating an environment that enables faculty and scholars to pursue impactful research with societal relevance. It also emphasizes ongoing efforts to strengthen national and international academic partnerships in line with its vision of advancing knowledge and preparing graduates for a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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