By Sandeep Sharma
GUWAHATI, OCT 6: Three scientists from the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) have secured places among the world’s Top 1,000 scholars in the 2026 Scholarly Index Ranking, giving a boost to the university’s research profile.
The three are Dr Mohit L. Deb of the Department of Chemistry, who secured World Rank 129 and India Rank 15; Dr Yugal Kishore Mohanta of the Department of Applied Biology, ranked 398 globally and 45th in India; and Dr Golam Mohiuddin of the Department of Chemistry, who stood at 844 globally and 89th in India.
Their rankings recognise research spanning indole derivative synthesis, nanoparticle synthesis and applications, and advances in liquid crystal research.
Deb’s work on the synthesis of indole derivatives placed him among the highest-ranked Indian researchers in the list. His global rank of 129 also puts him among the top performers from the country in the 2026 ranking.
Mohanta, ranked 398 globally, has been recognised for his research on nanoparticles, including their synthesis and applications, in the fast-growing field of nanobiotechnology.
Mohiuddin, with a global rank of 844, has been recognised for his work in liquid crystal research and related advancements.
The presence of three USTM scientists in the global Top 1,000, the university said, underlines its growing focus on research, innovation and academic contributions with international visibility.
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