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Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur is proud to announce that eight of its faculty members have been featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by researchers at Stanford University and published by Elsevier (2025).

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  • Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur is proud to announce that eight of its faculty members have been featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by researchers at Stanford University and published by Elsevier (2025).

Nagpur, September 2025 — Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) Nagpur is proud to announce that eight of its faculty members have been featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list, compiled by researchers at Stanford University and published by Elsevier (2025). This authoritative global database evaluates scientists across disciplines using standardized metrics such as total citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, and a composite citation score (c-score). These indicators provide a more holistic picture of long-term research influence and visibility than citation counts alone. The dataset is considered one of the most credible benchmarks for global research impact.


Recognized VNIT Faculty and Research Domains

  1. Dr. Arvind Kumar – Electronics & Communication Engineering
    Recognized for contributions to antenna design, millimeter-wave/THz systems, SIW-based antennas, MIMO configurations, and reconfigurable wireless systems, with applications in 5G/6G communications and next-generation wireless technologies.
  2. Dr. Kailas Wasewar – Chemical Engineering
    A leading researcher in wastewater treatment, adsorption, process intensification, and sustainable separation processes, with extensive publications in chemical process optimization and environmental engineering.
  3. Dr. Pradip Roul – Mathematics                                                                                                                                                                      Contributions span applied mathematics, differential equations, and mathematical modelling, providing theoretical foundations for engineering and physical sciences.
  4. Dr. Babasaheb R. Sankapal – Physics
    Internationally recognized for work on nanostructured thin films, semiconductors, solar photovoltaics, and energy storage devices. His research has advanced materials for renewable energy conversion and storage.
  5. Dr. Sachin A. Mandavgane – Chemical Engineering
    Known for pioneering work in biomass utilization, agro-waste valorization, sustainable composites, and green chemical engineering, with high relevance to industrial sustainability and circular economy models.
  6. Dr. Manmohan Dass Goel – Applied Mechanics
    Specialist in structural dynamics, blast engineering, and impact mechanics, with applications in infrastructure safety, defense engineering, and resilience studies.
  7. Dr. Shriram S. Sonawane – Chemical Engineering
    Recognized for impactful research in nanotechnology, advanced photocatalysis, and environmental chemical processes, particularly in wastewater treatment and green energy applications.
  8. Dr. Makarand S. Ballal – Electrical Engineering
    Contributions include power systems optimization, renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and energy management systems, enhancing sustainable power infrastructure.


Significance for VNIT and National Rankings :

This recognition demonstrates VNIT’s multidisciplinary research strength spanning electronics, chemical engineering, physics, mathematics, applied mechanics, and power systems. Notably, the Department of Chemical Engineering accounts for three names on the list, underlining its strong international footprint in sustainable and applied chemical research. At the national level, VNIT has consistently performed well in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). In NIRF 2025, VNIT achieved 44th position in Engineering, 10th in Architecture, and 86th overall. Research visibility and scholarly output are key components under the Research and Professional Practice (RP) parameter of NIRF, and the inclusion of VNIT faculty in the Stanford–Elsevier list directly reflects the institute’s rising global influence.
                  Director, VNIT Nagpur, Prof. Prem Lal Patel commended the faculty. This international recognition of eight VNIT faculty members highlights the institute’s dedication to impactful, high-quality research across multiple domains. From antennas and nanomaterials to sustainable chemical processes and power systems, the breadth of work recognized here addresses global challenges of energy, environment, communication, and safety. Such achievements are a significant step in advancing VNIT’s research profile in both national frameworks like NIRF and global benchmarks of scientific impact.