37 Amrita Researchers recognized among World’s Top 2% Scientists in Stanford’s 2025 Rankings
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has once again been honoured on the global stage of science and
innovation. Thirty-seven of its faculty members have been featured in Stanford University’s 2025 list
of the world’s top 2% scientists, marking the sixth consecutive year that Amrita scholars have earned
this recognition.
The Stanford–Elsevier global database is considered one of the most respected measures of scientific
achievement. It recognizes researchers based on rigorous metrics such as the H-index, citations, and
composite indicators of impact, shining a light on those whose work has advanced knowledge in
meaningful ways.
This year’s recognition is spread across three categories:
13 Amrita faculty were honored for their career-long impact, acknowledging a lifetime of
contributions to science.
36 faculty were recognized for their single-year impact (2024–25), reflecting their recent work
across diverse disciplines.
12 scholars achieved the rare distinction of dual recognition, appearing in both categories for their
sustained contributions
Among those recognized, four are distinguished Amrita alumni — Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh,
Dr. Raghu Raman, Dr. Prema Nedungadi, and Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam.
Speaking on this achievement, Dr. P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor of Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham, said, “Behind every number is a story of years of dedication, inquiry, and
perseverance. To see 36 of our faculty recognized on a global platform like Stanford’s list is deeply
inspiring. It reflects not only their personal excellence but also Amrita’s ethos of research guided by
compassion and a commitment to solving society’s most pressing challenges.”
Amrita’s recognized scientists come from a wide range of fields, including medicine, engineering,
computing, business, public health, biotechnology, dentistry, and physical sciences. Their work spans
from cutting-edge medical innovations to sustainable technologies and socially impactful discoveries.
The list is categorised as follows:
Career-long impact: Honouring lifetime achievements in research. From 230,333 scientists
worldwide, 13 Amrita faculty were acknowledged.
Single-year impact: Recognising contributions made in 2024–25. From 236,313 scientists
worldwide, 36 Amrita faculty were included.
Dual recognition: 12 faculty members achieved distinction in both categories, reflecting their
sustained and ongoing contributions to global research.
Career-long Impact – 13 Faculty
The following Amrita scholars have been recognized for their lifetime contributions to science and
research:
Dr. P. Venkat Rangan – Vice Chancellor, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh – Provost, Strategic Initiatives, Research & Innovation, Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Rangasamy Jayakumar – Professor, Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine,
Kochi
Dr. Pathirissery Uma Devi – Associate Professor, Pharmacology, Amrita School of Pharmacy, Kochi
Dr. Shantikumar Vasudevan Nair – Associate Provost of Academics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi – Head, Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Faridabad
Dr. R. Krishnakumar – Professor, Paediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi
Dr. Pratibha D. Singhi – Head, Paediatric Neurology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
Dr. Kavumpurathu Raman Thankappan – Head, Public Health, School of Medicine, Kochi
Dr. N. Radhika – Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore
Dr. Bijo Mathew – Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kochi
Dr. Soman Kotti Padannayil – Dean, School of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Aditya Kumar Sahu – Associate Professor, School of Computing, Amaravati
Single-year Impact – 36 Faculty
Amrita’s rising research strength is further reflected in the following 36 faculty who were listed for
their outstanding contributions during 2024–25. This diverse group spans medicine, engineering,
business, computing, biotechnology, sustainable futures, dentistry, and physical sciences. It is
significant recognition of Amrita’s reach across multiple disciplines, with scientists from various
departments striving to work in collaboration.
Dr. Maneesha Vinodini Ramesh – Provost – Strategic Initiatives, International, Research &
Innovation, AI + X, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Santanu Mandal – Professor, Operations and Analytics, Amrita School of Business, Amaravati
Dr. Rangasamy Jayakumar – Professor, Amrita School of Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine,
Kochi
Dr. Kavumpurathu Raman Thankappan – Head, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine,
Kochi
Dr. Aditya Kumar Sahu – Associate Professor, School of Computing, Amaravati
Dr. N. Radhika – Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Coimbatore
Dr. Naveen Kumar R. – Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru
Dr. Nitesh Pandey – Assistant Professor, Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore
Dr. R. Krishnakumar – Professor, Paediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Kochi
Dr. Bijo Mathew – Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Kochi
Dr. Soman Kotti Padannayil – Dean, School of Artificial Intelligence
Dr. P. Naga Srinivasu – Associate Professor, School of Computing, Amaravati
Dr. Shantikumar Vasudevan Nair – Associate Provost of Academics, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Vinod Vellora Thekkae Padil – Amrita School for Sustainable Futures (ASF)
Dr. Rakesh Kumar Chadda – Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine,
Faridabad
Dr. Pratibha D. Singhi – Head, Department of Paediatric Neurology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad
Dr. Uthayakumar Marimuthu – Professor & Joint Director, CIR, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Dr. Sanjay Pandey – Head, Neurology and Stroke Medicine, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Suresh M. – Ph.D. Chair & Professor, Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore
Dr. Puneet Puri – Faculty, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Dr. Aravind Madhavan – Assistant Professor, School of Biotechnology, Amritapuri
Dr. Raghu Raman – Dean, School of Business (Amritapuri, Amaravati & Kochi)
Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan – Dean of PG Programs, School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham
Dr. Prema P. Nedungadi – Associate Dean, School of Computing, Amritapuri
Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi – Head, Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Faridabad
Dr. Shiva Prasad K. – Associate Professor, Physical Sciences, Mysuru
Dr. Sudip Kumar Batabyal – Chairperson, Department of Physics, School of Physical Sciences,
Coimbatore
Dr. Jitha Santhakumari Jayan – Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Physical Sciences, Amritapuri
Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam – Associate Professor, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Amritapuri
Dr. Chandrashekar Janakiram – Head, Department of Public Health Dentistry, School of Dentistry,
Kochi
Dr. R. Anand – Assistant Professor, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Coimbatore
Dr. Thulasi Bikku – Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, School of Computing,
Amaravati
Dr. Deepak Kumar Panda – Associate Professor, Electronics & Communication Engineering,
Amaravati
Dr. Tripty Singh – Associate Professor, School of Computing, Bengaluru
Dr. Manu Raj – Professor, Department of Paediatrics, School of Medicine, Kochi
Dr. Pathirissery Uma Devi – Associate Professor, Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Kochi
Dual Recognition – 12 Faculty
In recognition of their commitment to Amrita’s compassion-based research, the following 12 faculty
members are featured in both the career-long and single-year lists. This emphasises their sustained
and ongoing contributions at the global level:
Dr. Maneesha V. Ramesh
Dr. Rangasamy Jayakumar
Dr. Shantikumar Vasudevan Nair
Dr. Pathirissery Uma Devi
Dr. Sunit Chandra Singhi
Dr. R. Krishnakumar
Dr. Pratibha D. Singhi
Dr. Kavumpurathu Raman Thankappan
Dr. N. Radhika
Dr. Bijo Mathew
Dr. Soman Kotti Padannayil
Dr. Aditya Kumar Sahu
About The Author
