Bhubaneswar, October 8: A total of 34 faculty members of KIIT University, including one faculty member from KISS Deemed to be University, have been featured in the World’s Top 2% Scientists list for 2026, released today by Stanford University and Elsevier. The recognition highlights the research contributions and global scientific impact of faculty members from the KIIT-KISS academic ecosystem. Of the 34 faculty members featured in the 2026 Single-Year Impact List, 13 faculty members have also been included in the Career-Long Impact List, which recognises scientists based on their cumulative research impact over their careers. 11 faculty members have figured in both the Single-Year and Career-Long lists, reflecting sustained contributions to research as well as significant impact during the latest assessment year. The Stanford–Elsevier ranking is based on standardised citation indicators and research-impact metrics and identifies scientists whose scholarly work has achieved significant influence within their respective fields. The recognition of 34 faculty members in the single-year list marks another notable achievement for KIIT University, underscoring the institution’s emphasis on research, innovation and academic excellence. The inclusion of a KISS faculty member further reflects the growing research contribution of the institution’s academic community. Expressing his happiness over this, Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS said, 34 members from the KIIT & KISS family have been featured among the World’s Top 2 Percent Scientists List curated by Stanford University. The faculty members are from various scientific fields and we are proud of their achievements. The 2026 recognition adds another significant milestone to KIIT’s growing presence on the global research map and reinforces its commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to society through impactful research.
34 KIIT-KISS faculty members feature in Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists list
