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Andhra Pradesh researchers named to Stanford-linked top scientists list
Twenty SRM University–A.P.
faculty members and physicist M.C. Rao were recognised in a global list of highly cited scientists.
The researchers are based in Andhra Pradesh, India, and the list was compiled by Stanford University with Elsevier.
SRM University–A.P.
increased its recognised researchers from seven to 20 compared with last year, across several fields including physics, environmental sciences and computing.
The list uses Scopus citation measures to assess research contributions and impact.
Rao, from Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada, has appeared in the Physics category for seven consecutive years, from 2020 to 2026.
His reported global position improved from 934 to 810, and he has 278 research publications.
The recognition highlights research work at Andhra Pradesh institutions, while university leaders said research quality and long-term impact matter beyond rankings.
Twenty faculty members of SRM University–A.P. and Andhra Loyola College physics department head Dr. M.C. Rao featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
The list was compiled by Stanford University in collaboration with Elsevier and is based on Scopus citation metrics.
SRM University–A.P. increased its number of recognised researchers from seven last year to 20 this year.
Rao was listed in Physics for the seventh consecutive year, from 2020 to 2026.
- Who
- Twenty SRM University–A.P. faculty members and Dr. M.C. Rao of Andhra Loyola College.
- What
- They featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
- When
- The list was reported on October 13, 2026. Rao has featured from 2020 to 2026.
- Where
- SRM University–A.P. in Amaravati and Andhra Loyola College in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The list recognises researchers for scholarly contributions and research impact, based on Scopus citation metrics.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Dr. M.C. Rao began a consecutive run on the list in the Physics category.
SRM University–A.P. had seven researchers recognised, according to the university statement.
SRM University–A.P. had 20 researchers recognised, and Rao featured for the seventh consecutive year.
- SRM University–A.P. researchers
- 20 recognised this year
- Previous SRM University–A.P. total
- Seven researchers last year
- Dr. M.C. Rao
- Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
- Rao’s Physics recognition
- Seventh consecutive year, 2020–2026
- Rao’s global position
- Improved from 934 to 810
- Rao’s publications
- 278 research publications
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