36 MAHE researchers among world’s top 2% scientists

NEW DELHI: 36 researchers of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) are among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, as per the latest citation rankings. Additionally, six distinguished MAHE scholars have been lauded for their remarkable career contributions to their respective fields.

This recognition, which honors their outstanding contributions to global research during the previous year, is based on the "August 2024 data update for Updated Science-Wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators," released by renowned scholar professor John P A Ioannidis.

“This achievement is a testament to the relentless dedication, innovation, and excellence of MAHE’s academic community. In comparison, 19 of the university’s researchers were honored in 2023, marking a significant rise in the number of scholars recognized this year,” the academy said.

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Lieutenant General MD Venkatesh, VSM (retired), vice-chancellor of MAHE, expressed his immense pride on this recognition: “This is a remarkable achievement for MAHE and a reflection of our researchers' relentless pursuit of knowledge. Their hard work and dedication not only elevate the university’s standing but also push the boundaries of global research and innovation. We are committed to supporting pioneering research and fostering a thriving academic environment,” he said.

Top 2% scientists in the world 2024: List of ranked MAHE researchers

The following researchers have been ranked in the list of top 2% scientists in the world 2024 by Stanford University:

1. Raja Selvaraj (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
2. Ramesh Vinayagam (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
3. Nithesh Naik (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
4. Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
5. Shiva Kumar (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
6. Tanweer Ali (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
7. Nitin Joseph (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
8. P Dinesha (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
9. U Raghavendra (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
10. Prasanna Mithra (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
11. Ravilla Dilli (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
12. Choudhari Rajashekhar (MIT Bangalore, MAHE)
13. Nirmal Mazumder (MSLS, MAHE)
14. Vakkalakula Sreenivasulu Bharath (MIT Bangalore, MAHE)
15. Dhanya Sunil (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
16. Mohammad Hifz Ur Rahman (MTMC, MAHE)
17. Usha Y Nayak (MCOPS, Manipal, MAHE)
18. Nithin Kumar (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
19. Chythra R Rao (KMC Manipal, MAHE)
20. Rekha Thapar (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
21. Bhageerathy Reshmi (MCHP, MAHE)
22. K Devaraja (KMC Manipal, MAHE)
23. Sajan D George (DAMP, MAHE)
24. S Varadharajan (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
25. Vinod C Nayak (KMC Manipal, MAHE)
26. Kavitha Saravu (KMC Manipal, MAHE)
27. E Dawson Varughese (MCH, MAHE)
28. Ashwin Kamath (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
29. Ramesh Holla (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
30. Jagadish Rao Padubidri (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)

The six researchers who have been recognized for their career contributions are:

• Unnikrishnan (KMC Mangalore, MAHE)
• Srinivas Mutalik (MCOPS, MAHE Manipal)
• Shashidhar Acharya (MCODS, MAHE Manipal)
• Satheesha B. Nayak (DBMS, MAHE Manipal)
• Kulmani Mehar (MIT Manipal, MAHE)
• Ranjeet Kumar Mishra (MIT Manipal, MAHE)

MAHE added that its growing representation in these rankings underscores its commitment to fostering cutting-edge research and contribution to the global scientific community.