Raipur, Chhattisgarh: In a significant achievement for scientific research and academic excellence, 20 faculty members of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur have been featured in the prestigious list of the world’s top 2% scientists and researchers for 2025, associated with Stanford University, USA.
The recognition highlights the institute’s growing research capabilities, scientific contributions and impact across multiple disciplines, including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, electrical engineering, materials science and biomedical engineering.
The global ranking is compiled annually using Scopus citation data provided by Elsevier through the International Center for the Study of Research (ICSR). It evaluates researchers across scientific and technological disciplines using standardised citation-based indicators, reflecting the influence and visibility of their research contributions.
Eight Faculty Members Recognised for Career-Long Research Impact
Under the “Career-Long Impact (through 2025)” category, eight faculty members from NIT Raipur have earned recognition for their sustained contributions to scientific research over their careers.
The recognised faculty members are:
- Dr. Avanish Kumar Kiran – Biotechnology
- Dr. Govind Prasad Gupta – Information Technology
- Dr. Mohan Kumar Pradhan – Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Lata Shiv Bachchan Upadhyay – Biotechnology
- Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh – Computer Science and Engineering
- Dr. Dilip Singh Sisoudia – Computer Science and Engineering
- Dr. Sachin Jain – Electrical Engineering
- Dr. Subhojit Ghosh – Electrical Engineering
Their inclusion recognises the sustained influence of their scholarly work and research contributions over the course of their academic careers.
Eighteen Faculty Members Recognised for Research Impact in 2025
In the “Single-Year Impact (2025)” category, which focuses on recent research activity and citation impact during the year, 18 faculty members of NIT Raipur have been recognised.
The researchers included in this category are:
- Dr. Avanish Kumar
- Dr. Govind Prasad Gupta
- Dr. Pradeep Kumar Singh
- Dr. Rakesh Tripathi
- Dr. Sudeep Kumar Sinha
- Dr. Pratima Gupta
- Dr. Dilip Singh Sisoudia
- Dr. Ayush Khare
- Dr. R. R. Janghel
- Dr. Anamika Yadav
- Dr. Sudeep Paul
- Dr. Karnati Mohan
- Dr. Satya Eshwari Jujjavarapu
- Dr. Lata Shiv Bachchan Upadhyay
- Dr. Mayur Vitthalrao Katwe
- Dr. Kafeel Ahmad Siddiqui
- Dr. Kaushal Kumar Nigam
- Dr. Sachin Jain
The recognition in this category underscores the faculty members’ recent research contributions and the visibility of their work within the international scientific community.
The two categories measure different aspects of research impact, and some faculty members appear in both lists. Therefore, the eight career-long and 18 single-year entries represent 20 distinct faculty members overall, as reported by the institute.
Contributions Across Diverse Scientific and Technological Fields
NIT Raipur’s faculty members have made significant contributions across a wide range of interdisciplinary research areas, demonstrating the institute’s research diversity and commitment to innovation.
Biotechnology, Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
Dr. Avanish Kumar Kiran has contributed to research in pharmacology and drug discovery. Dr. Pratima Gupta, Dr. Lata Shiv Bachchan Upadhyay and Dr. Satya Eshwari Jujjavarapu have contributed to biotechnology, bioresources and bioprocess engineering.
These research areas are important for developing scientific solutions in healthcare, biological processes, sustainable resource utilisation and related applications.
Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing and Machine Learning
Researchers recognised in artificial intelligence, soft computing and machine learning include Dr. Govind Prasad Gupta, Dr. Pradeep Singh, Dr. Dilip Singh Sisoudia, Dr. Rakesh Tripathi, Dr. R. R. Janghel and Dr. Karnati Mohan.
Their research areas are associated with the development of intelligent computational systems, data-driven technologies and advanced problem-solving methods with applications across multiple sectors.
Electrical Engineering and Energy Systems
Dr. Sachin Jain, Dr. Subhojit Ghosh and Dr. Anamika Yadav have contributed to research in electrical engineering and energy systems.
These fields play a vital role in technological advancement, efficient energy utilisation and the development of modern electrical and power technologies.
Wireless Communications and Nanoelectronics
Dr. Mayur Vitthalrao Katwe and Dr. Kaushal Kumar Nigam have contributed to research in wireless communications and nanoelectronics.
These areas are central to the evolution of advanced communication technologies, electronic devices and next-generation computing systems.
Materials Engineering and Metallurgy
Dr. Sudeep Kumar Sinha and Dr. Mohan Kumar Pradhan have made contributions in materials engineering and metallurgy, fields that support the development and application of advanced materials for industrial and engineering purposes.
Applied Physics, Biomedical Engineering and Functional Materials
The institute’s research diversity is further reflected in the contributions of Dr. Ayush Khare in applied physics, Dr. Sudeep Paul in biomedical engineering and Dr. Kafeel Ahmad Siddiqui in functional materials.
These disciplines contribute to scientific understanding, healthcare technologies and the development of materials with specialised properties and applications.
Recognition Highlights NIT Raipur’s Growing Research Profile
The inclusion of 20 faculty members in the prestigious ranking represents an important milestone for NIT Raipur and highlights the contributions of its academic community to scientific research and technological advancement.
Recognition across multiple disciplines also reflects the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing contemporary scientific and societal challenges.
The institute has expressed its appreciation for the recognised faculty members and researchers, reiterating its commitment to promoting high-quality scientific research, academic excellence and technological innovation.
NIT Raipur continues to encourage its academic community to pursue impactful research that contributes to societal progress and strengthens India’s position in the global research landscape.
The achievement further reinforces the institute’s commitment to building a strong research ecosystem in which scientific discovery, innovation and knowledge creation remain central to higher education and national development.
