Eight KLE tech varsity researchers feature in global top 2% list of scientists

Eight researchers from KLE Technological University, Hubballi, have been featured in the 2026 single-year rankings of the world’s top 2% scientists.

The recognition reflects the researchers’ contributions to scientific publications and their citation impact. The rankings are based on standardised citation indicators drawn from Elsevier’s Scopus database, using a methodology developed by researchers associated with Stanford University, a release from the university said.

The eight scientists recognised in the single-year rankings are Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Nagaraj P. Shetti, Shweta J. Malode, Prabhugouda M. Patil, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Vinayak N. Gaitonde and P.M. Anjana.

Their research spans areas of science, engineering and technology, including materials science, chemical and environmental research, electrochemical sensing, nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and engineering applications. Their work contributes to addressing challenges in areas such as sustainable materials, environmental monitoring, energy technologies and industrial innovation.

The university’s representation in the single-year rankings has grown from one scientist in 2020 to eight in 2026. The number of researchers recognised for career-long scientific impact has increased from one in 2021 to five in 2026, the release said.

The KLE Society’s governing body, along with KLE Technological University Pro-Chancellor Ashok Shettar, Vice-Chancellor Prakash Tevari, Basavaraj Anami, Uma Mudengudi, Kotturshettar and B.L. Desai, and the university’s teaching and non-teaching staff, have congratulated the eight scientists on their achievements.