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Hyderabad, Oct 12 (UNI) Three professors from IcfaiTech, a constituent of The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE), Hyderabad, have been featured in the Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2 percent Scientists List 2026, highlighting the institution’s research contributions across scientific and technological disciplines.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Panda, Professor at IcfaiTech, has secured the recognition for the third consecutive year, having featured in the 2024, 2025 and 2026 editions, the Institute said in a release on Monday.
He has also been included in the 2026 Career-Long Top 2 percent Scientists List, reflecting the impact of his research over his academic career.
Dr. Panda’s research spans artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, healthcare technologies, digital transformation and intelligent information systems.
Two other IcfaiTech professors, Dr. Asisa Kumar Panigrahy and Dr. Dileep Kumar Murala, have also been recognised in the 2026 list.
Dr. K.L. Narayana, Director of IcfaiTech, said the inclusion of three faculty members reflected the institution’s expanding research footprint and commitment to producing high-quality research with global impact.
He noted that the Stanford–Elsevier database evaluates researchers across a wide range of scientific disciplines and provides indicators of both annual research impact and career-long contributions.
The recognition underscores IcfaiTech’s focus on strengthening research excellence and enhancing the global visibility of its academic community.
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