Parul University, located in Vadodara, Gujarat, issued a press release on 24 October 2026 stating that eight of its researchers have been included in the Stanford‑Elsevier Global Scientist Rankings 2026 as members of the world’s top 2 % of scientists. The eight scholars are:

  • Dr. Mange Ram Yadav, Senior Professor and Research Advisor, Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmacology and Pharmacy)
  • Dr. Madhusudan H Fulekar, Senior Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Applied Science (Environmental Sciences)
  • Dr. Prince Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering (Networking and Telecommunications)
  • Dr. Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
  • Dr. Deep Pooja, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Sciences)
  • Dr. Bhupendra G Prajapati, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy (Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry)
  • Dr. Maheshkumar Prakash Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (Life Sciences)
  • Mr. Shubhrat Maheshwari, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy (Pharmacy)

These researchers represent a broad spectrum of scientific fields, including pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, biotechnology, environmental studies, engineering, and communication technologies, demonstrating the university’s multidisciplinary research capability. Their global and sub‑field rankings, together with their h‑index and i10‑index scores, were highlighted as evidence of significant scholarly impact, although specific metric values were not disclosed.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President of Parul University, said, “Research excellence is based on continuous inquiry, collaboration and the pursuit of knowledge that can make a meaningful difference. It is a proud moment for the university that eight of our researchers have been recognized in the world’s top 2 % of scientists, and it is a reflection of the value we place on nurturing research across various disciplines. We are committed to creating an environment in which our researchers can explore new ideas and contribute to the scientific progress of global significance.”

The university organized a felicitation ceremony to honor the eight scholars for their induction into the Stanford‑Elsevier World’s Top 2 % Scientists list, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, knowledge, and ongoing inquiry in fostering research and new avenues. The announcement underscores Parul University’s continued focus on nurturing a multidisciplinary research environment across pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, engineering, biotechnology, and environmental studies, thereby enhancing its visibility and contribution to global scientific advancement.