Nagpur: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur, takes pride in announcing that 10 of its faculty members have been featured among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for the year 2025, as listed in the prestigious ranking published by Stanford University, USA.
This recognition highlights the faculty members’ significant contributions to research, scientific innovation, and academic excellence across diverse disciplines. Their inclusion reflects VNIT Nagpur’s continued commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering impactful research, and strengthening its position as a leading institution in technical education and research.
The recognized faculty members and their primary subject areas are as follows:
| Sr. No | Name of the Faculty | Research Area | Department |
| 1. | Prof. Babasaheb Raghunath Sankapal, Dy Director | Materials | Physics Dept. |
| 2. | Prof. Kailas Lachchhuram Wasewar | Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engg. |
| 3. | Prof. Makarand Sudhakar Ballal | Electrical & Electronic Engineering | Electrical Engg. |
| 4. | Prof. Sachin A. Mandavgane | Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engg. |
| 5. | Prof. S. S. Sonawane | Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engg |
| 6. | Prof. Anjan Patel | Geological & Geomatics Engineering | Civil Engg. |
| 7. | Prof. Manmohan Dass Goel | Materials | Appiled Mechanics |
| 8. | Dr. Pradip Roul | Numerical & Computational Mathematics | Mathematics |
| 9. | Dr. Sukanta Roga | Energy | Mechanical Engg |
| 10. | Dr. Arvind Kumar | Networking & Telecommunications | Electronics & Comm. Engg |
This achievement underscores the institute’s strong research culture and the dedication of its faculty members to scientific advancement and scholarly excellence. Their contributions continue to enhance VNIT Nagpur’s academic reputation and strengthen its role in addressing contemporary scientific and technological challenges.
VNIT Nagpur congratulates all the recognized faculty members on this distinguished achievement and wishes them continued success in their research endeavours.
