GUWAHATI, Oct 8: Three faculty members of Assam Royal Global University (RGU) have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2026 in the global ranking published by Elsevier and Stanford University databases on October 7.
The three are Prof. Amlan Das, Department of Microbiology and Associate Dean, Research & Development; Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed, Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Physics; and Dr. Mukta Agrawal, Assistant Professor, Royal School of Pharmacy.
Separately, 13 RGU faculty members have been listed among the Top 1,000 Global Scholars in different research categories by Scholarly Index. They are Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed, Dr. Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, Dr. Biplob Borah, Dr. Bonisha Borah, Dr. Dilip C. Nath, Dr. Anurag Barthwal, Dr. Ayesha Aktar Khanam Choudhury, Dr. Demsai Reang, Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Dutta, Dr. Arghadeep Bose, Dr. Md Hibjur Rahaman, Dr Supriyo Sen and Dr. Smrity Choudhury.
Their research spans physics, biological sciences, chemistry, structural engineering, demography, environmental studies, pharmaceutical sciences, ecology, medicine, urban development and welding technology.
Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed has featured in Stanford University’s list for the seventh consecutive year, while Dr. Mukta Agrawal has made the list for the fifth consecutive year. Prof. Amlan Das has been recognised for the second consecutive year.
Dr. Ahmed’s research focuses primarily on Theoretical Physics and the General Theory of Relativity. Dr. Agrawal works on novel drug delivery systems, nanoparticles, brain targeting and nose-to-brain drug delivery, particularly in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Das’s research areas include antimicrobial resistance and cancer management.
Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed said, “Research of this nature requires not only individual commitment but also an institution that provides the right academic environment and infrastructure. RGU has given us the space, resources and encouragement to pursue fundamental research consistently. The University’s support for research has been an important factor in enabling us to sustain our work over the years.”
Dr. Mukta Agrawal said, “I am deeply grateful to RGU for the support, assistance and encouragement extended to me throughout my research journey. Such recognition is motivating and encourages me to continue pursuing meaningful research with greater commitment.”
Prof. Amlan Das expressed gratitude to the University for its research ecosystem and said the University’s growing research infrastructure and academic environment had provided an important foundation for sustained research.
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