JAMMU, October 12, 2026 – In a proud moment for the region’s academic and research community, nine distinguished faculty members from the Central University of Jammu (CUJ) have been recognized among the world’s top 2% scientists. This prestigious distinction is featured in the latest Stanford-Elsevier global database, which ranks researchers globally based on their citation impact across various scientific disciplines and sub-fields.
The international recognition highlights the university’s growing footprint in high-impact global research. The featured CUJ faculty members span a wide array of scientific disciplines, including Environmental Sciences, Materials Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science.
The nine faculty members honored in the global database are Prof. Deepak Pathania, Prof. Richa Kothari, Prof. Vinay Kumar, Prof. Uday Pratap Singh, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Jha, Prof. Pawan Kumar, Dr. Pardeep Kumar Singh, Dr. Sachin Kumar Gupta, and Dr. K. Kuppusamy.
The acknowledged researchers have made significant contributions in highly specialized and critical domains. Prof. Deepak Pathania from the Department of Environmental Sciences is recognized for his work on polymer nanocomposites, photocatalysis, and wastewater treatment. From the same department, Prof. Richa Kothari’s research focuses on bioenergy and solar-energy-based treatment technologies. Prof. Vinay Kumar from Physics and Astronomical Sciences is noted for his contributions to nanophosphors and nanomaterials for photovoltaic applications.
In the technology and engineering spectrum, Prof. Rakesh Kumar Jha and Dr. Sachin Kumar Gupta from Electronics & Communication Engineering have been acknowledged for their pioneering research in 5G/6G, wireless networks, IoT, UAV communication, and network security. Dr. Pardeep Kumar Singh from Computer Science & Engineering is recognized for his work on information security and wireless sensor networks.
Additionally, Prof. Pawan Kumar (Chemistry & Chemical Sciences) is recognized for analytical and materials chemistry, and Prof. Uday Pratap Singh (Mathematics) for his impactful research in soft computing, image processing, and nonlinear dynamical systems.
This global endorsement by Stanford-Elsevier further cements the Central University of Jammu’s reputation as an emerging hub for cutting-edge scientific research and innovation.
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