Recognition Overview

Parul University, based in Vadodara, Gujarat, issued a press release on 24 October 2026 announcing that eight of its researchers have been listed in the Stanford‑Elsevier Global Scientist Rankings 2026 as belonging to the world’s top 2 percent of scientists. The inclusion reflects the research productivity of faculty across a broad spectrum of scientific fields.

Researchers Recognized

The eight scholars named are:

  • Dr. Mange Ram Yadav, Senior Professor and Research Advisor, Faculty of Pharmacy.
  • Dr. Madhusudan H Fulekar, Senior Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Applied Science.
  • Dr. Prince Jain, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
  • Dr. Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, Associate Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Science.
  • Dr. Deep Pooja, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy.
  • Dr. Bhupendra G Prajapati, Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy.
  • Dr. Maheshkumar Prakash Patil, Associate Professor, Department of Life Science, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology.
  • Mr. Shubhrat Maheshwari, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy.

Their work spans pharmacology and pharmacy, microbiology, networking and telecommunications, biochemistry and molecular biology, environmental sciences, medicinal and biomolecular chemistry, biotechnology and life sciences. The release notes that their global and sub‑field rankings, together with h‑index and i10‑index scores, underscore substantial scholarly impact, although specific metric values are not disclosed.

Institutional Response

Vice President Dr. Geetika Madan Patel commented that the achievement demonstrates the university’s emphasis on continuous inquiry, collaboration and the pursuit of knowledge that can make a meaningful difference. She described the recognition as a “proud moment” and reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to nurturing research across diverse disciplines.

Felicitation Ceremony

Parul University organized a felicitation ceremony to honor the eight researchers for their induction into the Stanford‑Elsevier top‑2 % list. The event highlighted their contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare, engineering, technology and other scientific domains, and reinforced the importance of curiosity and ongoing inquiry in fostering new research avenues.

Disclaimer

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