Six faculty members of Parul University in Vadodara have been ranked in the world’s top 2% of scientists for 2024 from 223,153 scientists worldwide. Stanford University and Elsevier conducted a global analysis that included citations and a percentile rank of 2% to the cumulative top 100,000 scientists by citation score (c-score). This unique recognition by Stanford and Elsevier was the result of the research commitment and academic excellence that these faculties of Parul University have reported and the University research policies supported.
Among this year’s eminent scientists from the University is Prof. Dr. M.H. Fulekar an expert in environmental science for his ground-breaking sustainable technologies, Dr. Vishal Sorathiya an expert in mechanical engineering for his innovations in robotics and automation, Dr. Mitesh Patel an authority in microbiology for his research on microbial characteristics, Dr. Pranav Kumar Prabhakar in the health sector for his work on type-2 diabetes and metabolic ailments, Dr. Deep Pooja in pharmaceutical sciences for advancements in drug delivery systems and nanomedicine and Dr. M.R. Yadav, an expert in medicinal chemistrywho is also the Director of the Research and Development Centre at Parul University and notable for his expertise in drug design and development.
Dr. Geetika Madan Patel, Vice President & Chairperson (Research & Development) at Parul University, noted, "Research and innovation have always been one of our focus areas, and this accomplishment is a testament to the same." “All these researchers are from different domains, which displays the robust multidisciplinary research ecosystem at the university," she added. Dr. Devanshu Patel, President of Parul University, expressed his pride in this achievement, saying, “Parul University remains committed to providing world-class research opportunities and contributing impactful solutions globally.”
As Parul University celebrates this outstanding accomplishment, it continues to strive for excellence in teaching and research, encouraging a future wave of academics and investigators among the world’s best.
