In a significant recognition of Jammu and Kashmir’s expanding role in global scientific advancement, several local scientists have been featured in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the top 2% global researchers.
This acknowledgment highlights the major contributions made by the region to international research in fields such as Clinical Medicine, Food Technology, Nanotechnology, and Earth Sciences.
Several scientists from Jammu Kashmir have earned places on Stanford’s top 2% list, reflecting the growing research output from the region.
These include Prof. Farooq A. Masoodi from the Department of Food Technology, Prof. Shakeel A. Romshoo and Prof. Ghulam Jeelani from Earth Sciences, Prof. Manzoor A. Shah from Botany, and Prof. Aziz-ul-Azeem from Mathematics. Additionally, Prof. Imtiyaz Ahmad from Zoology, Prof. Firdous Ahmad Khanday from Biotechnology, Dr. Manzoor A. Mir from Bioresources, and Dr. Shabir A. Parah and Dr. Farooq Ahmad Khanday from Electronics have also been recognized. Other notable scientists from the region include Dr. Adil Gani, Dr. Idrees Ahmad, and Dr. Mudasir Ahmad, all from Food Technology, and Dr. Faheem A. Sheikh from Nanotechnology.
Other than these, Dr. Parvaiz Koul, the former Director of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), stands out for his contribution to Respiratory Medicine.
Ranked third among the 15 Indian researchers in this field, Dr. Koul holds a global position of 24,932.
He remains the only researcher from Jammu Kashmir in this category. Another notable figure, Dr. M.S. Khuroo, is ranked 53,554 globally in Clinical Medicine. Both have played a pivotal role in elevating the region’s scientific standing.
Stanford University’s list, which features 223,252 researchers from across the globe, includes 68,343 in Clinical Medicine alone, with 929 researchers from India.
Dr. Koul, who has published over 500 research articles, has consistently been ranked among the top scientists from Jammu Kashmir for the past five years.
Currently serving as the National Technical Expert for Asthma and COPD for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, Dr. Koul expressed his gratitude for the recognition and emphasized the importance of encouraging younger scientists to push the boundaries of scientific exploration.
Other recognized scientists from Jammu and Kashmir include researchers from SKUAST and NIT Srinagar, further highlighting the region’s growing role in global research.
This recognition of J-K’s scientists serves as both an inspiration for future generations and a testament to the region’s potential to make even greater contributions to global science in the coming years.