3 RGU Teachers amongst World’s Top 2% Scientists & 13 among the Top 1,000 Global Scholars
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GUWAHATI, October 8, 2026: Three faculty members of The Assam Royal Global
University (RGU) have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2026 in the global ranking
published by published by Elsevier and Stanford University databases, on October 7.
They are Prof. Amlan Das, Department of Microbiology and Associate Dean, Research & Development; Dr.
Faizuddin Ahmed, Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Physics; and Dr. Mukta Agrawal, Assistant
Professor, Royal School of Pharmacy.
Further, 13 RGU faculty members are listed among the Top 1,000 Global Scholars in different research
categories by Scholarly Index. They include Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed, Dr. Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, Dr. Biplob Borah,
Dr. Bonisha Borah, Dr. Dilip C. Nath, Dr. Anurag Barthwal, Dr. Ayesha Aktar Khanam Choudhury, Dr. Demsai
Reang, Dr. Bhaskar Jyoti Dutta, Dr. Arghadeep Bose, Dr. Md Hibjur Rahaman, Dr Supriyo Sen and Dr. Smrity
Choudhury, whose research spans physics, biological sciences, chemistry, structural engineering, demography,
environmental studies, pharmaceutical sciences, ecology, medicine, urban development and welding technology.
Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed has featured in Stanford University’s list for the seventh consecutive year, while Dr.
Mukta Agrawal has made the list for the fifth consecutive year. Prof. Amlan Das is recognised for the second
consecutive year.
Dr. Ahmed’s research focuses primarily on Theoretical Physics and the General Theory of Relativity. Dr.
Agrawal works on novel drug delivery systems, nanoparticles, brain targeting and nose-to-brain drug
delivery, particularly in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Das’s research areas include antimicrobial
resistance and cancer management.
Speaking about the recognition, Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed said, “Research of this nature requires not only
individual commitment but also an institution that provides the right academic environment and
infrastructure. RGU has given us the space, resources and encouragement to pursue fundamental research
consistently. The University’s support for research has been an important factor in enabling us to sustain
our work over the years.”
Dr. Mukta Agrawal said, “I am deeply grateful to RGU for the support, assistance and encouragement extended
to me throughout my research journey. Such recognition is motivating and encourages me to continue pursuing
meaningful research with greater commitment.”
Prof. Amlan Das expressed gratitude to the University for its research ecosystem and said the University’s
growing research infrastructure and academic environment had provided an important foundation for sustained
research.
