IIT Patna celebrates eight faculty members, including Director Prof. T. N. Singh, who have been recognised in the Research.com World’s Best Scientists Rankings 2026 for their global research impact.
IIT Patna Faculty Shine on Global Rankings
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna has celebrated a landmark achievement as eight of its faculty members figure in the prestigious Research.com World’s Best Scientists Rankings 2026. The rankings, widely viewed as a global benchmark for research impact, highlight the institute’s growing academic stature and the high‑quality scientific work emerging from its campus.
Among the recognised members are the institute’s Director, Prof. T. N. Singh, along with Dr. Pratibhamoy Das, Dr. Asif Ekbal, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Behera, Dr. Surajit Kumar Paul, Dr. Akhilendra Singh, Dr. Sriparna Saha, and Prof. Karali Patra. Their inclusion underscores IIT Patna’s transition from a young institution into a hub of internationally visible research leadership.
Criteria Based on Research Impact Indicators
The Research.com rankings evaluate scientists using globally acknowledged performance indicators, such as the H‑index and Discipline‑specific H‑index (D‑index). These metrics capture the quantity, quality, and influence of a researcher’s publications, citations, and disciplinary footprint.
By featuring in this list, IIT Patna’s faculty signal that their work not only meets rigorous academic standards but also contributes to the broader scientific discourse in fields such as computer science, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, and data‑driven analytics. The ranking reinforces the idea that meaningful, high‑impact research can emerge from India’s tier‑2 and tier‑3 cities, not just from established metros.
A Milestone for Institutional Research
For IIT Patna, this recognition marks a significant milestone in its research‑driven journey. The inclusion of multiple faculty members, including the Director, reflects the institute’s strategic focus on building strong research groups, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and securing external funding and publication output aligned with international standards.
The achievement also highlights the institute’s success in attracting and retaining faculty who actively publish in reputed journals, present at global conferences, and collaborate with international peers. University leadership says the result demonstrates IIT Patna’s commitment to advancing high‑impact research, fostering innovation, and strengthening interdisciplinary work across science, engineering, and technology domains.
Congratulating the Recognised Faculty
The institute has publicly congratulated Prof. T. N. Singh, Dr. Pratibhamoy Das, Dr. Asif Ekbal, Dr. Ranjan Kumar Behera, Dr. Surajit Kumar Paul, Dr. Akhilendra Singh, Dr. Sriparna Saha, and Prof. Karali Patra for their exceptional contributions to the global scientific community. The leadership emphasised that these faculty members have not only advanced knowledge in their respective fields but have also strengthened IIT Patna’s reputation abroad.
The news has also energised students and junior researchers, who see the rankings as proof that their teachers and mentors are operating at the forefront of global research. The institute says it will build on this momentum by expanding research‑support structures, increasing industry‑linked projects, and scaling up collaborations with international universities and laboratories.
By placing eight faculty members in the World’s Best Scientists Rankings, IIT Patna has also positioned itself as an emerging research destination in India, demonstrating that sustained investment in research culture can translate into visible, internationally validated achievements.
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