Rourkela, September 25: NIT Rourkela Stanford List 2025: In a remarkable feat for Odisha, 35 scientists from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have earned a spot in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2% Most Cited Scientists list, which recognizes the world’s most influential researchers. The global list, one of the most respected in academic circles, ranks scientists based on career-long impact, research citations, and other parameters reflecting the significance of their work.
This year, 17 NIT Rourkela faculty members were included in the Career-Long Impact category, while 29 faculty members made it to the Single-Year Impact (2024) list. Notably, 13 faculty members feature in both lists, underscoring their consistent research excellence. Additionally, two PhD scholars from the institute have also been recognised. Scroll down for complete information on NIT Rourkela Stanford Achievement 2025, including faculty list, department-wise breakdown and research significance.
Stanford-Elsevier List 2025 Categories:
| Stanford List Categories | NIT Rourkela Scientists Count |
|---|---|
| Career-Long Impact (1996-2023) | 17 faculty members |
| Single-Year Impact (2024) | 29 faculty members |
| Featured in both categories | 13 faculty members |
| PhD scholars recognized | 2 research scholars |
| Total NIT Rourkela scientists | 35 researchers |
NIT Rourkela Department-Wise Recognition 2025:
Leading Departments by Faculty Count:
- Mechanical Engineering: Multiple faculty members
- Chemical Engineering: Top performers
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering: Strong representation
- Life Science: Significant contributors
- Mathematics: Notable achievements
- Ceramic Engineering: Research excellence
- Biotechnology and Medical Engineering: Innovation leaders
Stanford-Elsevier Ranking Methodology 2025:
The Stanford–Elsevier database ranks scientists across 22 fields and 174 sub-fields based on Scopus citation data up to the end of 2024. It highlights either the top 100,000 researchers worldwide or those in the top 2% percentile of their disciplines.
The ranking evaluates scientists based on multiple parameters including citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted metrics, and a composite indicator reflecting research impact and significance.
NIT Rourkela Research Excellence Impact 2025:
This achievement further strengthens NIT Rourkela’s reputation as a national hub of innovation and research, with recent breakthroughs in water technology, health, food sciences, and biosciences adding to its growing list of contributions.
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director of NIT Rourkela, congratulated the achievers, stating that this achievement reflects the institute’s efforts in advancing research and generating new knowledge across multiple disciplines.