Five VIT Bhopal University Faculty Members Feature in Stanford World's top 2% scientists list 2026

VIT Bhopal University faculty members feature in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List 2026. This recognition highlights the research contributions and academic achievements of five faculty members across their respective fields. The faculty members include Prof. T. B. Sridharan, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Dr. Rajit Nair, Senior Assistant Professor and Program Chair (AI-ML); Dr. Siddharth Singh Chouhan, Assistant Professor; Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Najar, Assistant Professor; and Dr. P. Narendra Babu, Senior Assistant Professor, School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, VIT Bhopal University.

Prof. T. B. Sridharan’s research contributions include 87 publications, an h-index of 29, an hm-index of 7, one book and multiple research projects. His areas of expertise span entomology, biotechnology, molecular biology, and the molecular and biochemical aspects of human male infertility. Dr. Rajit Nair has published over 89 research articles and holds more than 19 patents, with work spanning AI, machine learning, deep learning and blockchain. Dr. Siddharth Singh Chouhan has authored approximately 55 research papers in computer vision, deep learning and smart agriculture. Dr. Ashfaq Ahmad Najar specialises in cybersecurity and Al, with research focusing on DDoS detection, machine learning and network security, while Dr. P. Narendra Babu focuses on renewable energy, hybrid AC-DC microgrids, electric vehicles and power systems.

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Commenting on the recognition, Prof. Satish Kumar Modh, Vice-Chancellor, VIT Bhopal University, said, “We are proud to see our faculty members featured in Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists List. This recognition reflects their dedication to research and academic excellence. At VIT Bhopal University, we aim to build a strong research ecosystem that encourages innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and the pursuit of new knowledge. We remain committed to strengthening our research capabilities and creating an environment where faculty members can make meaningful contributions to science and technology.”

The Stanford University Top 2% Scientists List identifies scientists based on standardised citation metrics that assess the impact of their research. The list covers researchers across disciplines and includes assessments based on career-long and single-year research impact.

VIT Bhopal University continues to promote research, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation across its academic disciplines, encouraging faculty to contribute to scientific advancement and emerging technological developments.

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