3 Nehu professors ranked in world’s 2% scientists’ list

Shillong: Three distinguished faculty members from North-Eastern Hill University (Nehu) have been named among the top 2% scientists globally in the latest ranking released by Stanford University, USA.
This recognition is based on a rigorous analysis of citation impact from the Scopus database, highlighting scholars whose research has significantly influenced their fields through high citation counts and impactful contributions.
The honoured researchers from Nehu are Prof AK Chandra from the Department of Chemistry (School of Physical Sciences), Prof Timir Tripathi from the Department of Zoology (School of Life Sciences), and Shruti Shukla from the Department of Nanotechnology (School of Technology).
“This recognition underscores their commitment to advancing knowledge in their respective disciplines and showcases the role of Nehu as a hub of cutting-edge research,” a NEHU statement said.
Prof AK Chandra, a leading figure in theoretical and computational chemistry, has made significant contributions to understanding complex molecular systems.
Prof Timir Tripathi has gained international acclaim in biochemistry and biophysics, particularly in the study of protein structure and drug discovery.
Shruti Shukla focuses her research on the synthesis, characterisation, and application of nanostructures in drug delivery, environmental cleanup, and the development of advanced materials.
V-C Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla said, “The work of these scientists represents our dedication to contributing to global scientific advancements.”