Shillong: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has achieved a significant milestone by being featured in the prestigious Nature Index for the first time, securing the 109th position.
This accomplishment is attributed to the notable contributions of the Department of Chemistry, particularly the work of Dr. Mohit L. Deb, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, whose research has been published in ‘Chemical Communications’, a Nature Indexed Journal.
The Nature Index is a renowned metric that tracks research output through publications in 82 top-tier natural science journals. It considers only 145 primary research articles published within natural and health science journals, making it a crucial benchmark for universities. This index enhances institutional reputation, attracts top talent, secures funding, and facilitates strategic planning by benchmarking against global peers.
Dr. Sarifuddin Gazi, Head of the Department of Chemistry at USTM, expressed his elation at the university’s inclusion in the Nature Index. “Nature Index will help USTM by benchmarking research quality, identifying collaboration opportunities, attracting funding, and enhancing its scientific reputation. Achieving a position in the Nature Index is a testament to our department’s dedication to cutting-edge research and scientific excellence,” he stated. Dr. Gazi emphasised that this milestone reflects the hard work and passion of the faculty members, researchers, and students at USTM.
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“Let’s continue to push boundaries, collaborate globally, and strive for even greater heights in advancing the field of chemistry. Together, we are making a significant impact on the scientific community and beyond. Congratulations to everyone involved”, he added.
The Department of Chemistry at USTM is dedicated to both basic and applied research across various areas of chemical sciences. The faculty members are focused on exploring fields such as catalysis, hydrogen production, solar energy harvesting, solar thermal fuels, biodegradable polymers for packaging, inorganic porous materials, liquid crystals and functional materials, inorganic complexes and their applications, nanomaterials, organic synthesis, and sensing, among others.
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