Punjabi University Shines with 16 World-Class Scientists
Patiala, September 30, 2025
Punjabi University, Patiala, has achieved a remarkable milestone with 16 faculty members featured in Stanford University’s prestigious World’s Top 2% Scientists List for 2025. This global ranking, based on data from 2024, underscores the university’s growing research excellence, with 15 faculty members recognized in the Single Year category and 11 in the Career-Long List category, totaling 16 unique individuals, many of whom appear in both lists.
Rising Global Recognition
The Single Year category, reflecting research impact in 2024, is determined by the C-score (with and without self-citations) of the top 100,000 scientists worldwide. The Career-Long List evaluates sustained contributions over a scientist’s career. Punjabi University’s consistent rise in these rankings over the past five years highlights its commitment to cutting-edge research:
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2024: 14 (Single Year), 11 (Career-Long)
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2023: 14 (Single Year), 8 (Career-Long)
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2022: 11 (Single Year), 5 (Career-Long)
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2021: 12 (Single Year), 7 (Career-Long)
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2020: 10 (Single Year), 3 (Career-Long)
This steady increase reflects the university’s growing stature as a global research hub.
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Faculty Honored in 2025
Single Year Category (2024 Research Impact):
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Dr. Ram Sarup Singh
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Dr. Puneetpal
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Dr. Yogita Bansal
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Dr. Parveen Lata
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Dr. Rajesh Kumar Goel
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Tiwari
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Dr. Nirmal Singh
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Dr. Deepak Kumar
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Dr. Amanpreet Kaur
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Dr. Om Silakari
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Dr. Narinder Pal Singh
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Malik
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Dr. Amteshwar Singh Jaggi
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Dr. Vinod Kumar
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Dr. Ashok Kumar
Career-Long List:
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Dr. Chandan Singh
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Dr. Amteshwar Singh Jaggi
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Dr. Parveen Lata
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Malik
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Dr. Vinod Kumar
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Dr. Ram Sarup Singh
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Dr. S.K. Ashok Kumar
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Dr. Om Silakari
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Dr. Nirmal Singh
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Dr. Amanpreet Kaur
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Dr. Ashok Kumar Tiwari
A Milestone for Punjabi University
The inclusion of 16 faculty members in this elite global ranking is a testament to Punjabi University’s dedication to fostering research excellence and innovation. The university continues to strengthen its position as a leading academic institution, contributing significantly to global scientific advancements.


