SRM University-AP Researchers in Stanford’s Top 2% List Rise to 20

Andhra Pradesh researchers feature in ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list compiled by Stanford University

The number of recognised researchers from SRM University, A.P. has risen from seven last year to 20 this year, according to a statement released by the university.

The increase has been recorded as the institution’s research capabilities expand across multiple disciplines, including Earth and environmental sciences, information and communication technologies, strategic technologies, physics, chemistry and mathematics.

The recognition comes through the World’s Top 2% Scientists list compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier. The list is based on Scopus citation metrics and recognises researchers for their scholarly contributions and research impact.

Focus on research quality and long-term impact

Addressing a felicitation ceremony on the SRM University, A.P. campus, Vice-Chancellor Ch. Satish Kumar emphasised the importance of research quality and long-term impact over numerical metrics.

Prof. Soumitra Datta, Advisor to the SRM Group, said knowledge creation was the foundation of a university’s identity. Research leaders at the event also stressed the importance of international collaboration, academic integrity and translating research into meaningful outcomes.

Among the recognised SRM University, A.P. faculty members are Prof. Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, Dr. Akash Balakrishnan, Dr. Deblina Dutta, Dr. Aditya Kumar Sahu, Dr. Randhir Kumar, Prof. Saraju Mohanty, Prof. Karthik Rajendran, Prof. Upadrasta Ramamurty and Prof. Yoshiyuki Kawazoe, among others.

The recognition spans several academic areas, indicating the breadth of research activity represented in the university’s list of recognised faculty members.

Andhra Loyola College researcher recognised again

Adding to Andhra Pradesh’s academic distinction, Dr. M. C. Rao of Andhra Loyola College has secured a place on the global list in Physics for the seventh consecutive year, from 2020 to 2026.

According to the college authorities, Dr. M. C. Rao’s global position has improved from 934 to 810. His position is supported by 278 research publications, the authorities said.

He is also reported to be the only scientist from an undergraduate college in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to feature in the Physics category.

The achievements highlight the growing research contributions of higher educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh. SRM University, A.P. has been strengthening its research infrastructure and interdisciplinary initiatives, including work in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.

Andhra Loyola College, meanwhile, continues to gain recognition through sustained faculty research. Together, the developments place the institutions’ research output in a wider international context through a list built on citation-based measures and research impact.

Published - October 13, 2026 10:31 pm IST.

Source: The Hindu