Eight KLE Technological University Researchers Feature in 2026 World’s Top 2% List

KLE Technological University, Hubballi, has eight researchers featured in the 2026 single-year rankings of the world’s top 2% scientists, according to a release from the university.

The recognition covers the researchers’ contributions to scientific publications and their citation impact.

The rankings use standardised citation indicators drawn from Elsevier’s Scopus database.

Their methodology was developed by researchers associated with Stanford University, the release said.

Researchers recognised in the rankings

The eight scientists named in the single-year rankings are Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Nagaraj P. Shetti, Shweta J. Malode, Prabhugouda M. Patil, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Vinayak N. Gaitonde and P.M. Anjana.

Their work covers science, engineering and technology, with research spanning materials science, chemical and environmental research, electrochemical sensing, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and engineering applications.

The university said this research contributes to addressing challenges related to sustainable materials, environmental monitoring, energy technologies and industrial innovation.

Representation grows from one scientist to eight

KLE Technological University’s representation in the single-year rankings has increased from one scientist in 2020 to eight in 2026.

The university’s representation in the career-long scientific impact rankings has also risen from one researcher in 2021 to five in 2026, the release said.

The two sets of figures show growth in the number of university researchers recognised for both their recent research impact and their longer-term scientific impact.

The KLE Society’s governing body, along with KLE Technological University Pro-Chancellor Ashok Shettar, Vice-Chancellor Prakash Tevari, Basavaraj Anami, Uma Mudengudi, Kotturshettar and B.L. Desai, congratulated the eight scientists on their achievements.

The university’s teaching and non-teaching staff also joined the congratulatory message, according to the release.

Source: The Hindu