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SKBU Professors Recognized as Top Global Scientists
Two professors from Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU) in Purulia, Dr. Biswajit Bera and Dr. Gour Chandra Mahata, have been recognized as top scientists worldwide.
This recognition comes from a list by Stanford University and Elsevier.
Dr. Bera's work focuses on the environment, including landslides.
Dr. Mahata's work focuses on math and problem-solving.
This honor highlights the research quality at SKBU and brings pride to the local community.
Two professors from SKBU have been named in the Stanford–Elsevier Top 2 per cent Scientists List for 2025.
Dr. Biswajit Bera is in the field of earth and environmental sciences.
Dr. Gour Chandra Mahata is in the field of engineering and operations research.
The ranking considers factors like citations and impact across scientific fields.
The recognition signifies a moment of pride for Purulia and West Bengal.
- Who
- Dr. Biswajit Bera and Dr. Gour Chandra Mahata
- What
- Named in the Stanford University–Elsevier Top 2 per cent Scientists List
- Where
- Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU) in Purulia
- When
- For 2025
- Why
- For their impactful research
Key facts
- Scientists Recognized
- Dr. Biswajit Bera, Dr. Gour Chandra Mahata
- University
- Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU)
- Ranking Source
- Stanford University–Elsevier
- Research Fields
- Earth and Environmental Sciences (Bera), Engineering and Operations Research (Mahata)
- Research Focus (Dr. Bera)
- Landslides, flash floods, river hydraulics
- Research Focus (Dr. Mahata)
- Mathematical modeling, applied systems research
- Recognition Level
- Top 2% of scientists globally
Timeline
College scientists launched a campaign to celebrate quantum mechanics' centennial.
Then, two professors made Stanford's top scientists list.
Quotes
R.Srinivasa Rao
Electrical and Electronics Engineer Professor
“This is the first timeline in the history of JNTUK to get a place in top 2 percent scientist list”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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