Guwahati: Six faculty members from the National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Guwahati have been listed and honoured in Stanford University’s comprehensive list, duly published by World’s Top-rated publisher, Elsevier, under the World’s Top 2% Scientists for the year 2024.
This achievement marks the fifth consecutive year that NIPER Guwahati faculty have ranked within the top 2% scientists globally, as per the rankings released by the renowned US-based institution. The selection is based on a comprehensive evaluation of published quality research papers in peer-reviewed journals and the cumulative years dedicated to research efforts.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) is the first national level institute in pharmaceutical sciences with a proclaimed objective of becoming a centre of excellence for advanced studies and research in pharmaceutical sciences. The Government of India has declared NIPER as an ‘Institute of National Importance’. It is an autonomous body set up under the aegis of Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
The honoured faculty members include Dr Sanjay Banerjee, Associate Dean (Academics) and Associate Professor of Biotechnology; Dr Amit Alexander, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics; Dr Subham Banerjee, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics; Dr Vikas Anand, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology (Formulations); Dr Bidya Dhar Sahu, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology; and Dr Saurabh Kumar, Assistant Professor of Medical Devices.
Stanford University’s highly regarded list, compiled using Scopus data from Elsevier, provides a standardised benchmark for recognising scientists who have made a profound impact on their fields.
The list considers various citation metrics, including the h-index, co-authorship, and adjusted citation counts, to ensure a fair and comprehensive assessment of research contributions.
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The “Top 2% Scientists” list is determined by several key metrics, including the composite C-score, field and subfield percentiles, and both career-long and single-year impact. This prestigious recognition signifies global acknowledgement of research excellence, often leading to increased opportunities for funding, collaborations, and international speaking engagements.
Dr USN Murty, Director of NIPER Guwahati, congratulated the faculty members on this remarkable achievement, stating, “This is a moment of immense pride for our entire NIPER Guwahati community. It reaffirms our commitment to research excellence and indicates that we are progressing on the right path towards advancing pharmaceutical science for the betterment of society.”
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