K L Deemed to be University, operating under the Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation, proudly announced Wednesday that twenty of its exceptional faculty members have earned a coveted spot on the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List for 2025. This highly respected global compilation identifies the planet’s most impactful scientists, evaluating their influence through citation metrics across an impressive array of 22 distinct fields and 174 specialized subfields.
During a press conference held for the announcement, Vice-Chancellor G. Pardhasaradhi Varma extended heartfelt congratulations to several faculty members, specifically highlighting B.T.P. Madhav, Santosh Kumar, M. Nageswara Rao, Ragini Singh, Gandharba Swain, and Janaki Ramaiah for achieving outstanding Career Best Rankings. He also recognized the significant contributions of research faculty members Hasane Ahammad, S. Shanmugan, Zia Ur Rahman, D. Venkata Ratnam, Arpit Jain, Chella Santhosh, Mahamuda, Atul Kumar, S.R.R. Reddy, B. Usha Rani, Priyaranjan Samal, Sandip Swarnakar, Yesudasu, and Atul Bhattad, who were all celebrated for their inclusion in this elite top 2% cohort.
Dr. Varma emphasized the profound significance of this international recognition, stating, “This achievement stands as a powerful testament to the relentless hard work, unwavering dedication, and outstanding research excellence demonstrated by our faculty. K L University remains committed to cultivating an academic environment that actively promotes and supports high-impact research aimed at solving critical real-world challenges.”