22 Faculty, 1 Research Associate and 2 Research Scholars of CU Punjab Featured in Stanford University’s List of Top 2% Global Scientists

Bathinda, September 22, 2025: In the 2025 edition of the prestigious Top 2% Global Scientists list compiled by Stanford University, a total of 22 Faculty, 1 Research Associate and 2 Research Scholars from the Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab) have been featured in the Updated Science-wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators for their exceptional research contributions in 2024.
This global database, prepared by the research group of Prof. John P.A. Ioannidis at Stanford University, USA, and published by Elsevier on September 20, 2025, recognizes top scientists worldwide for their citation impact. The selection is based on scientists ranking among the top 100,000 globally by c-score (with and without self-citations) or being within the top 2% in their respective fields. The list highlights contributions in both recent-year performance and career-long achievements.
This year marks the highest-ever representation of CU Punjab in Stanford’s Top 2% Global Scientists (single-year category), with numbers rising steadily from eight scientist in year 2022, to eleven scientist in 2023, to eighteen scientist in 2024, and now twenty-five scientist in 2025. Additionally, three faculty members have also secured a place in the career-long category.

The following 22 Faculty, 1 Research Associate and 2 Research Scholars from CU Punjab have been recognized in the 2025 list:
•    Dr. Balachander Vellingiri (Dept. of Zoology)
•    Prof. Vinod Kumar Garg (Dept. of Environmental Science and Technology)
•    Prof. Jasvinder Singh Bhatti (Dept. of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine)
•    Dr. Khetan Shivkani (Dept. of Applied Agriculture)
•    Dr. Shashank Kumar (Dept. of Biochemistry)
•    Dr. Puneet Kumar (Dept. of Pharmacology)
•    Dr. Baljinder Singh Gill (Dept. of Biochemistry)
•    Dr. Randhir Singh (Dept. of Pharmacology)
•    Dr. Shruti Kanga (Dept. of Geography)
•    Prof. Ramakrishna Wusirika (Dept. of Biochemistry)
•    Dr. Prashant Swapnil (Dept. of Botany)
•    Dr. Ashok Kumar (Dept. of Physics)
•    Dr. Sachin Kumar (Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics)
•    Prof. Raj Kumar (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products)
•    Dr. Pardeep Kumar (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products)
•    Dr. Achchhe Lal Sharma (Dept. of Physics)
•    Dr. Ujjwal Sharma (Dept. of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine)
•    Dr. Surender Kumar Sharma (Dept. of Physics)
•    Dr. Vikas Jaitak (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products)
•    Prof. Suresh Thareja (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products)
•    Dr. Umashankar Navik (Dept. of Pharmacology)
•    Dr. Vikramdeep Singh Monga (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products)
•    Dr. Mahalaxmi Iyer (Research Associate, Dept. of Microbiology)
•    Ankit K. Singh (Research Scholar, Dept. of PSNP)
•    Rishika Dhapola (Research Scholar, Dept. of Pharmacology)
 

Among them, Prof. Vinod Kumar Garg (Department of Environmental Science and Technology), Prof. Puneet Kumar (Dept. of Pharmacology), and Prof. Raj Kumar (Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Natural Products) have also been featured in the career-long category, recognizing their outstanding contributions throughout their scientific careers.
Speaking on this remarkable achievement, Prof. Raghavendra P. Tiwari, Vice-Chancellor of CU Punjab, expressed that it is a moment of great pride and joy for the university to see as many as 22 Faculty, 1 Research Associate and 2 Research Scholars recognized among the world’s top scientists. He stated that the year-on-year rise in CU Punjab’s representation in this global ranking underscores the university’s commitment to fostering research, innovation, and academic excellence. He further emphasized that this recognition is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and impactful research of CU Punjab faculty, and expressed confidence that this achievement would inspire both faculty and students to strive for greater excellence in science and research.