CSIR-NAL Scientists Soar: Global Recognition from Stanford's Elite Researchers List

Bengaluru is once again buzzing with pride as CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) announces a monumental achievement: an impressive dozen of its scientists have been recognized among the world's most influential researchers. This prestigious acknowledgment comes from Stanford University, which has published its highly anticipated list of the top 2% of scientists globally, based on their profound impact and extensive citations.

The esteemed list, compiled by researchers from Stanford University, meticulously evaluates scientists across the globe based on a composite indicator that considers various citation metrics.

This includes the number of citations, h-index, co-authorship adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite score. The recognition is categorized into two main groups: those whose career-long impact places them in the top echelon, and those who demonstrated exceptional impact during the single year of 2022.

For their outstanding career-long contributions, the following distinguished scientists from CSIR-NAL have been celebrated: Dr.

D.R. Seshu, Dr. T.K. Nandi, Dr. T.S.S. Murthy, Dr. S. Rajamani, Dr. Nagesh R. Iyer, Dr. G. Narayana Naik, Dr. T.S. Senthil, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. C.M. Manjunatha, and Dr. R.M.V. Gopal. Their relentless dedication and pioneering work have evidently left an indelible mark on their respective fields, shaping research and inspiring future generations.

Furthermore, several scientists were specifically acknowledged for their remarkable impact during the calendar year 2022.

This list includes Dr. C.M. Manjunatha, Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Dr. R.M.V. Gopal, Dr. D.R. Seshu, Dr. T.K. Nandi, Dr. R. Bhatia, Dr. H.K. Lakshmipathy, Dr. G.N. Naik, Dr. M.D. Sudarshan, Dr. T.S. Senthil, Dr. Nagesh R. Iyer, and Dr. P.S. Subrahmaniam. Their innovative research and influential publications in that specific period underscore the continuous high-quality output emerging from CSIR-NAL.

Dr.

Jitendra J Jadhav, the Director of CSIR-NAL, expressed immense pride in this significant achievement. "This recognition is a testament to the high quality and impact of the research being conducted at CSIR-NAL. It’s a matter of great pride for all of us that our scientists are making such substantial contributions to the global scientific community and are being acknowledged on such a prestigious platform," stated Dr.

Jadhav. He emphasized that NAL remains committed to fostering an environment of cutting-edge research and innovation, contributing significantly to India's scientific advancements.

The inclusion of these twelve scientists in such an elite global list not only elevates the stature of CSIR-NAL but also shines a bright spotlight on India's burgeoning scientific research capabilities.

It reinforces the nation's position as a hub for groundbreaking scientific endeavors and intellectual leadership in the international arena, particularly in the critical domain of aerospace.