Announcement
Marwadi University, based in Rajkot, Gujarat, issued a press release on 16 October 2026 stating that twenty of its faculty members have been included in the Stanford University–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2026. This represents an increase from seventeen faculty members featured in the previous year, underscoring a growth in the university’s global research recognition.
The faculty members named in the list are Sudeep Tanwar, Shobhit K. Patel, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Rajesh Gupta, Juveriya Parmar, Gulzar Ahmad Nayik, Ranvijay Kumar, Jasgurpreet Singh Chohan, Mohammad Shabaz, Mohammad Shahid, Sushil Kumar Singh, Mitesh B. Patel, Nishant Ranjan, Guru Ajay, Rijwan Khan, Nilesh Kumar Jadav, Sunil Prajapat, Bhawna Goyal, Sunil P. Lavadiya and Mohammad Shahnawaz Shaikh. Their expertise spans engineering, applied sciences, computing and technology, reflecting a broad disciplinary base.
Commenting on the achievement, Dr. RB Jadeja, Provost of Marwadi University, said the accomplishment testifies to the dedication of researchers and the institution’s sustained commitment to advancing research and innovation. He noted that the increase reinforces the belief that meaningful research emerges from a strong academic culture, quality research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration, and emphasized the university’s focus on translating knowledge into solutions for real‑world challenges.
Beyond research accolades, Marwadi University reported a 353rd position in the QS Asia University Rankings for 2026 and highlighted recognitions across NIRF categories, including university, pharmacy and engineering. The institution also holds an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Tier‑1 accreditation from the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), and has been designated a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat.
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