34 KIIT-KISS Faculty Members Feature In Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists List

A total of 34 faculty members of KIIT University, including one faculty member from KISS Deemed to be University, have been featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list for 2026, released by Stanford University and Elsevier on Thursday.

The recognition highlights the research contributions and global scientific impact of faculty members from the KIIT-KISS academic ecosystem.

Of the 34 faculty members featured in the 2026 Single-Year Impact List, 13 faculty members have also been included in the Career-Long Impact List, which recognises scientists based on their cumulative research impact over their careers. Eleven faculty members have figured in both the Single-Year and Career-Long lists, reflecting sustained contributions to research as well as significant impact during the latest assessment year.

The Stanford–Elsevier ranking is based on standardised citation indicators and research-impact metrics and identifies scientists whose scholarly work has achieved significant influence within their respective fields.

The recognition of 34 faculty members in the single-year list marks another notable achievement for KIIT University, underscoring the institution’s emphasis on research, innovation and academic excellence. The inclusion of a KISS faculty member further reflects the growing research contribution of the institution’s academic community.

Expressing his happiness, Dr Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS said, “34 members from the KIIT & KISS family have been featured among the World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists List curated by Stanford University. The faculty members are from various scientific fields and we are proud of their achievements.”