{
  "id": 13318966,
  "title": "Indore's DAVV Researchers Mukesh Sharma, Sunanda Panda Among World's Top 2% Scientists For Fifth And Sixth Consecutive Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/indores-davv-researchers-mukesh-sharma-sunanda-panda-among-worlds-top",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-10T03:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indores-davv-researchers-mukesh-sharma-sunanda-panda-among-worlds-top-2-scientists-for-fifth-and-sixth-consecutive-years"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore’s Deccan College of Advanced Pharmacy (DAVV) researchers Dr Mukesh Sharma and Dr Sunanda Panda have been named among the world’s top 2% scientists for the fifth and sixth consecutive years, respectively, according to a list unveiled by Stanford University and Elsevier on October 7, 2026. The accolade underscores their unwavering commitment to research excellence in clinical medicine, pharmacy, and pharmacology. The global ranking is based on the impact and scientific contributions of the researchers, with Sharma’s inclusion in both the single-year and career-long impact categories underscoring the consistency and influence of his work. With over 80 research papers published in top-tier journals, Sharma’s expertise spans chemical synthesis, antimicrobial research, alpha-glucosidase, nanoparticles, and computer-aided drug design. DAVV Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rakesh Singhai expressed pride in Sharma’s achievement, hoping it would inspire fellow faculty members to strive for high-quality research. This year, only two DAVV researchers have made it to the prestigious list, down from four last year.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Dr Mukesh Chandra Sharma, associate professor at School of Pharmacy of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), has been included in the list of the world’s top 2% scientists for the fifth consecutive year, according to the list released by Stanford University and Elsevier on October 7, 2026. The recognition highlights Sharma’s sustained research excellence and international…",
  "key_points": [
    "Stanford University and Elsevier list unveiled on October 7, 2026.",
    "Sharma's work spans chemical synthesis, antimicrobial research, and computer-aided drug design."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}