Bhubaneswar: In a global recognition of its research strength, 29 faculty members and a research graduate of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have secured places among the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists in a prestigious Stanford University-backed ranking.
The list, prepared by Stanford professor John PA Ioannidis and his team, identifies the world’s top 1,00,000 scientists, as well as researchers ranking among the top 2 per cent in their respective sub-fields, based on a composite indicator.
The NIT Rourkela researchers represent a wide spectrum of disciplines, including life sciences, metallurgical and materials engineering, mathematics, chemical engineering, biotechnology and medical engineering, humanities and social sciences, ceramic engineering, food process engineering, electronics and communication engineering, physics and astronomy, civil engineering and mining engineering. NIT Rourkela Director Prof. K Umamaheshwar Rao described the recognition as a proud moment for the institute, saying it reflected the quality, consistency and global relevance of research being carried out at NIT Rourkela. He congratulated the researchers for their contribution to advancing knowledge and expressed confidence that their work would continue to inspire students and young researchers.
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