In a significant achievement for Indian higher education and research, 67 faculty members from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have secured a place in the prestigious SciRank Global World’s Top 5% Scientists List. The recognition highlights the institute’s growing global research footprint and reinforces its position as one of India’s leading centres for scientific innovation and academic excellence.
Published annually by the Global Institute of Scientometrics, the SciRank World’s Top 5% Scientists List identifies researchers who have made exceptional contributions to their respective fields through high-impact scientific work and scholarly publications.
Global Recognition Based on Scientific Impact
The latest edition of the ranking evaluated more than 10 million active researcher profiles and nearly 50 million scholarly publications from across the world. Unlike many global rankings that rely on surveys, nominations, or editorial assessments, SciRank uses field-normalised bibliometric data sourced from OpenAlex, the world’s largest open-access research database.
This data-driven methodology ensures transparency, objectivity, and freedom from institutional bias, making the recognition particularly significant for researchers and institutions alike.
NIT Rourkela Director Congratulates Faculty
Congratulating the faculty members on the achievement, NIT Rourkela Director Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao said the recognition reflects the institute’s strong research ecosystem and commitment to knowledge creation.
He noted that the inclusion of 67 faculty members among the world’s leading scientists demonstrates the institute’s emphasis on research excellence, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and solving real-world challenges through science and technology.
According to him, the achievement is a matter of immense pride for the entire NIT Rourkela community and showcases the global impact of research being conducted at the institute.
Chemistry Department Leads the List
Among all departments, the Department of Chemistry recorded the highest number of faculty members featured in the ranking. It was followed by the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Life Science, and Electronics and Communication Engineering.
The recognition reflects the institute’s research strength across both traditional engineering disciplines and emerging scientific domains.
Faculty Members Recognised in SciRank World’s Top 5% Scientists List
Department of Chemistry
- Prof. Bimalendu Adhikari
- Prof. Braja Gopal Mishra
- Prof. Garudadhwaj Hota
- Prof. Harekrushna Sahoo
- Prof. Niranjan Panda
- Prof. Priyabrat Dash
- Prof. Sabita Patel
- Prof. Sasmita Mohapatra
- Prof. Rupam Dinda
- Prof. Rajeev R
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Prof. Ashok Kumar Turuk
- Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo
- Prof. Banshidhar Majhi
- Prof. Durga Prasad Mohapatra
- Prof. Pabitra Mohan Khilar
- Prof. Ratnakar Dash
- Prof. Sambit Bakshi
- Prof. Arun Kumar
Department of Life Science
- Prof. Rohan Dhiman
- Prof. Samir Kumar Patra
- Prof. Sujit Kumar Bhutia
- Prof. Bibekanand Mallick
- Prof. Suman Jha
- Prof. Monalisa Mishra
- Prof. Bismita Nayak
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Prof. Alok Satapathy
- Prof. Subrata Kumar Panda
- Prof. Sandhyarani Biswas
- Prof. Manoj Masanta
- Prof. Kalipada Maity
- Prof. Dayal Ramakrushna Parhi
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Prof. Kamalakanta Mahapatra
- Prof. Sukadev Meher
- Prof. Umesh Chandra Pati
- Prof. Santanu Kumar Behera
- Prof. Samit Ari
- Prof. Poonam Singh
Department of Food Process Engineering
- Prof. Sabyasachi Mishra
- Prof. Rama Chandra Pradhan
- Prof. Preetam Sarkar
- Prof. Winny Routray
- Prof. Mohd Khalid Gul
Department of Electrical Engineering
- Prof. Anup Kumar Panda
- Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray
- Prof. Kanungo Barada Mohanty
- Prof. Prasanna Kumar Sahu
- Prof. Arnab Ghosh
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
- Prof. Bankim Chandra Ray
- Prof. Syed Nasimul Alam
- Prof. Rajesh Kumar Prusty
- Prof. Ajit Behera
- Prof. Debasis Chaira
Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering
- Prof. Kunal Pal
- Prof. Subhankar Paul
- Prof. Mukesh Kumar Gupta
Department of Physics and Astronomy
- Prof. Jyoti Prakash Kar
- Prof. Pawan Kumar
- Prof. Bharat Kumar
Department of Chemical Engineering
- Prof. Santanu Paria
- Prof. Soumya Sanjeeb Mohapatra
Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Prof. Krishna Kishore Osuri
- Prof. Bhishma Tyagi
Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Prof. Jalandhar Pradhan
- Prof. Narayan Sethi
Department of Civil Engineering
- Prof. Suresh Prasad Singh
Department of Mathematics
- Prof. Snehashish Chakraverty
Strengthening NIT Rourkela’s Global Research Reputation
The inclusion of 67 faculty members in the prestigious global ranking further strengthens NIT Rourkela’s reputation as a leading research institution in India. The achievement reflects the institute’s consistent focus on high-quality publications, impactful research outcomes, innovation-driven projects, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
As global scientific challenges increasingly demand collaborative and evidence-based solutions, recognitions such as the SciRank World’s Top 5% Scientists List highlight the growing contribution of Indian researchers to the international scientific community.
