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43 NUST Researchers Ranked Among World’s Top 2% Scientists

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By Web Desk Published November 2, 2024 3 Min Read
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In a remarkable achievement, 43 researchers from Pakistan’s National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) have been ranked among the world’s top 2% of scientists, according to a 2024 Stanford University and Elsevier report.

This recognition underscores NUST’s growing contributions to fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, and cybersecurity.

The ranking positions NUST researchers among the global top 100,000 scientists, indicating the university’s progressive ascent in international research standings.

According to QS University Rankings, NUST currently ranks 353rd worldwide and 64th in Asia, marking it as a forefront institution in Pakistan’s higher education sector.

The success follows an upward trajectory in NUST’s representation among the world’s elite researchers, with numbers increasing from 9 in 2021 to 23 in 2022 and 31 in 2023.

Stanford University and Elsevier compile the ranking data using a composite index based on bibliometric factors such as citation counts, the Hirsch index (which measures productivity and impact), and authorship position citations.

The 43 recognized NUST scientists specialize in various disciplines, including artificial intelligence, materials science, and biomedical research.

Notably, 23 of these scientists have consistently appeared in the top 2% category over multiple years.

The researchers listed below

Serial No.Name of Researcher
1Dr. Muhammad Shahid
2Dr. Noreen Sher Akbar
3Dr. Meraj Mustafa Hashmi
4Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad
5Dr. Rizwan Ul Haq
6Dr. Irfan Ahmad Rana
7Dr. Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah
8Dr. Asim Shahzad
9Dr. Mubasher Jamil
10Dr. Faisal Shafait
11Dr. Shahzad Adeeb
12Dr. Tayyaba Noor
13Dr. Muhammad Usman Akram
14Dr. Safia Akram
15Dr. Hassan Elahi
16Dr. Asif Hussain Khoja
17Dr. Furqan Farooq
18Dr. Hassan Ali Khattak
19Dr. Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi
20Dr. Naim Rashid
21Dr. Iftikhar Hussain Gul
22Dr. Adeel Waqas
23Dr. Muhammad Khursheed
24Dr. Zaib Jahan
25Dr. Nisar Ahmed
26Dr. Wajid Mumtaz
27Dr. Muhammad Taqi Mehran
28Dr. Shahid Ali Khan
29Dr. Ghulam Ali
30Dr. Syed Ali Hassan
31Dr. Haider Abbas
32Dr. Muhammad Yasin
33Dr. Mudassir Iqbal
34Dr. Arshad Khan
35Dr. Tahir Mehmood
36Dr. Syed Rizwan Hussain
37Dr. Javaria Akram
38Dr. Muhammad Umar Khan
39Dr. Asad Waqar Malik
40Dr. Uferah Shafi
41Dr. Imran Makhdoom
42Dr. Imran Akhtar
43Dr. Imran Mir
lists all 43 researchers from NUST who have been recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide, per the 2024 Stanford University and Elsevier report.

The achievement highlights the supportive research environment at NUST, which fosters significant contributions across various scientific fields.

NUST’s influence continues to expand, enhancing research and educational quality in Pakistan and supporting its community through ongoing academic endeavours.

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