35 NIT Rourkela Scientists Ranked Among World’s Top 2% by Stanford

In a remarkable feat for Odisha, 35 scientists from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have earned a spot in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Most Cited Scientists list, which recognizes the world’s most influential researchers.

The global list — one of the most respected in academic circles — ranks scientists based on career-long impact, research citations, and other parameters reflecting the significance of their work.

This year, 17 NIT Rourkela faculty members were included in the Career-Long Impact category, while 29 faculty members made it to the Single-Year Impact (2024) list. Notably, 13 faculty members feature in both lists, underscoring their consistent research excellence. Additionally, two PhD scholars from the institute have also been recognised.

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