In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • Director, Registrar extends greetings says it is proud moment for the institute

SRINAGAR: In a remarkable achievement, eight esteemed faculty members from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar have secured their place among the world's top 2% scientists, a prestigious recognition from Stanford University's World's Top 2% Scientists database.

The selection process for this honor evaluates scientists based on standardized citation indicators, including citations, h-index, and composite c-score.

Those appear in the 2024 database include Dr. Neeraj Gupta (EED), Dr. Vijay Kumar (Physics), Dr. Pravan Kumar Katiyar (MMED), Dr. Sandeep Rathee (MED), Prof. M.A. Shah (Physics), Dr. Sparsh Sharma (CSC), Dr. Sandeep Samantaray (CED), and Ikhlaq Hussain (EED), now in the global spotlight for their academic contributions.

In his message, Director NIT Srinagar Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, expressed pride in their achievement. "It is a proud moment for the institute to have these distinguished scientists among us. Their contributions not only enrich academia but also address real-world challenges and drive innovation across multiple scientific disciplines," he said.

Institute's Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rahman congratulated all faculty members for bringing immense recognition to the institute. “It is good to see that our faculty members are making inroads to national and international platforms,” he said.

Stanford University's list, considered one of the most prestigious globally, identifies the top 2% of scientists based on their academic influence in the previous year. Out of more than 10 million active scientists worldwide, the list covers 22 scientific fields and 176 subfields.

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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