Meghalaya: Three NEHU faculties make global top 2% scientists list
Shillong: Three faculty members of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Meghalaya have been named among the world’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University.
The honored researchers from NEHU are Prof. A. K. Chandra from the Department of Chemistry, Prof. Timir Tripathi from the Department of Zoology, and Dr. Shruti Shukla from the Department of Nanotechnology.
Their groundbreaking work has earned them international recognition and has placed NEHU on the global scientific map.
Prof. A. K. Chandra, a renowned expert in theoretical and computational chemistry, has made significant contributions to understanding complex molecular systems.
Prof. Timir Tripathi, a leading figure in biochemistry and biophysics, has focused on protein structure and drug discovery. Dr. Shruti Shukla, a rising star in nanotechnology, has explored the synthesis, characterization, and application of nanostructures in various fields.
"We are incredibly proud of our faculty members for this well-deserved recognition," said Prof. Prabha Shankar Shukla, Vice-Chancellor of NEHU.
"Their achievements reflect the high standards of research and innovation at our university. We are committed to fostering a research-oriented environment and supporting our faculty in their pursuit of excellence," he said.
Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists list recognizes researchers whose work has had a significant impact on their fields, as measured by citation metrics.