The Department of Chemistry at the University of Calicut proudly announces that our faculty members have been repeatedly featured in the prestigious Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists Global List, including the latest 2025 edition. This ongoing recognition highlights the faculty’s sustained research excellence and impactful contributions to chemical sciences worldwide.
The list is compiled based on rigorous bibliometric metrics such as citation impact, H-index, and composite research indicators, identifying scientists with significant influence in their respective fields.
Career-Long Impact Recognition
Faculty members honoured for their lifetime achievements include:
- Prof. M. T. Ramesan
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Renowned for his extensive research in polymer chemistry and materials science, Prof. Ramesan has consistently been ranked among the world’s top 2% scientists for the past 6 years.
- Dr. P Raveendran
Professor, Department of Chemistry
Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut
Recognized for his pioneering work in green chemistry and nanomaterials, Dr. Raveendran’s career-long impact reflects his significant contributions to the field.
Single-Year Impact Recognition (2019–2025)
Faculty members acknowledged for outstanding research impact during specific years include:
- Prof. M. T. Ramesan
Prof. Ramesan’s recent research outputs continue to receive high recognition for his quality and influence (2020-2025)..
- Dr. Poovathinthodiyil Raveendran
Dr. Raveendran’s innovative studies have earned him repeated honours in the single-year category (2021, 2023-2025).
- Prof. N. K. Renuka
Prof. Renuka’s research work in nanomaterials has been recognized for high impact in the year 2021.
- Dr. Pradeepan Periyat
Dr. Periyat’s research, especially noted in 2021.
These recognitions exemplify the dynamic and growing research environment of the department.
Continued Commitment to Excellence
This repeated global recognition reflects the University of Calicut Department of Chemistry’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. The university congratulates these distinguished faculty members for their outstanding achievements and looks forward to their continued leadership in chemical research.
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