USTM Professors Named in SciRank Top 5% of Global Scientists
University leaders say the bibliometric recognition signals growing research capacity with rising international impact for the Shillong-based university.
Overview
- Two USTM faculty — Yugal Kishore Mohanta of Applied Biology and Mohit L Deb of Chemistry — were listed among the world’s top 5% of scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry for work in nanobiotechnology, bio‑functional nanomaterials and green organic synthesis.
- SciRank ranks researchers using bibliometric measures such as publication output, citation impact and broader academic influence to identify scientists with high measurable impact across disciplines.
- USTM officials framed the listings as a validation of the university’s research drive, with Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque calling it a point of pride for the institution and the North East and Vice Chancellor G D Sharma tying it to sustained emphasis on innovation and collaboration.
- The recognition could raise USTM’s profile for international collaborations, higher‑value research funding and student recruitment by signalling peer‑reviewed citation impact and measurable research influence.
- Established in 2011 as the first state private science‑and‑technology university in Northeast India, USTM holds a NAAC 'A' grade and has been focusing on high‑impact publications, patents and global academic partnerships to build its research ecosystem.