Announcement

SRM University‑AP, Amaravati, issued a press release on 13 October 2026 stating that twenty of its faculty members have been recognised in the World’s Top 2 % Scientists list, a rise from seven faculty members recognised in the previous year. The university highlighted this as evidence of its expanding research capabilities, multidisciplinary expertise and sustained commitment to knowledge creation.

Source of the Ranking

The World’s Top 2 % Scientists list is compiled by researchers at Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier and is based on Scopus citation metrics. The list recognises researchers across engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry and energy engineering, reflecting contributions in a broad spectrum of scientific domains.

Faculty Recognised

The twenty faculty members and their research domains are:

  • Earth & Environmental Sciences: Prof. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Dr. Akash Balakrishnan, Dr. Deblina Dutta, Prof. Meththika Suharshini Vithanage.
  • Information & Communication Technologies: Dr. Aditya Kumar Sahu, Dr. Randhir Kumar, Dr. Kshira Sagar Sahoo, Dr. Prabhujit Mohapatra, Prof. Saraju Mohanty.
  • Enabling & Strategic Technologies: Prof. Karthik Rajendran, Dr. Vinodkumar Etacheri, Gunda Mohanakrishna, Prof. Lakshminarayana Polavarapu, Prof. Upadrasta Ramamurty.
  • Physics & Astronomy: Dr. Sumit Kumar Mehta, Dr. Basabendu Barman, Prof. Yoshiyuki Kawazoe.
  • Chemistry: Prof. Corrado Di Natale, Dr. Sudip Pan.
  • Mathematics & Statistics: Dr. Pintu Bhunia.

Leadership Comments

Vice‑Chancellor Prof. Ch Satish Kumar, drawing on his own research experience, emphasized the effort behind each scientific publication and stressed the importance of prioritising research quality and long‑term impact over mere numerical metrics. He encouraged the awardees to build on their achievements, pursue focused research agendas and contribute to the university’s ambition of significantly increasing the number of globally recognised scientists.

Advisor Prof. Soumitra Datta, representing the SRM Group, reiterated that knowledge creation is central to a university’s identity and that recognising researchers celebrates dedication while inspiring colleagues toward higher academic and research excellence.

Dr. Karthik Rajendran, Associate Dean of Quality Assurance and Rankings, highlighted that the achievement strengthens the university’s global standing and noted that research impact contributes to institutional rankings, urging continued international collaborations and translation of academic work into meaningful outcomes.

Dean‑Research Prof. Ranjit Thapa noted the growth from seven recognised researchers last year to twenty this year, acknowledged leadership support in strengthening research and attracting talent, and expressed confidence that recognition will continue to grow.

Registrar Dr. Vinayak Kalluri observed that the recognition spans diverse research areas and encouraged the academic community to appreciate the distinct contributions made within each discipline.

Institutional Implications

The university leadership collectively conveyed that such recognitions not only enhance the institution’s reputation and rankings but also motivate faculty to pursue interdisciplinary collaboration, strengthen research infrastructure and explore emerging focus areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.

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