📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Himanth 199
Science
IIT Patna Professors Rank Among World's Top 2% Scientists in 2026 List
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 03:31 PM
👁 14
Ten faculty members from IIT Patna have been named among the world's top 2% scientists for 2026, according to a list compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier.
IIT Patna has seen a significant milestone as ten of its faculty members were selected for the 2026 edition of a global ranking that lists the top 2% of scientists worldwide. The list, produced jointly by Stanford University and Elsevier, draws from a comprehensive database of research output, citations, and impact across multiple disciplines. The inclusion of IIT Patna scholars underscores the institute’s growing reputation for high‑quality research and innovation. While the list covers scientists from a range of fields, the IIT Patna faculty represent a diverse set of specialties, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of the institute’s research agenda. The announcement is expected to boost the institute’s visibility and attract further collaborations and funding opportunities.