RGU only Private University in NE having 3 of the World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranked by Stanford University

GUWAHATI, September 25, 2025: The region’s scientific community is celebrating a remarkable achievement as three faculty members of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) have been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists for 2025 by Stanford University, USA. The prestigious list was published recently on 19th September 2025.

The three RGU scientists are: Professor (Dr) Amlan Das, Department of Microbiology, Associate Dean, Research & Development, RGU; Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed, Assistant Professor (Research), Department of Physics, RGU, and Dr. Mukta Agrawal, Assistant Professor, Royal School of Pharmacy, RGU.

It is noteworthy that while Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed has secured this place on Stanford University’s esteemed list of the world’s leading scientists for the sixth consecutive year, Dr. Mukta Agrawal has secured this rank for the fourth consecutive year.

Dr. Faizuddin Ahmed’s pioneering research is primarily centered on Theoretical Physics, with a particular focus on General Theory of Relativity. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has made substantial contributions to the field, publishing more than 225 research papers in distinguished Scopus-indexed journals.

Dr. Mukta Agrawal’s primary research interests lie in Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Nanoparticles, Brain Targeting, and Nose-to-Brain Drug Delivery for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Her pioneering work on lipid-based nanocarriers and innovative in-situ gelling systems has received national and international acclaim.

The primary research areas of Prof. Amlan Das include antimicrobial resistance and cancer management. Prof. Das pursued his postdoctoral research in Cancer Biology at The Ohio State University and later at the VA Medical Center, USA. To date, he has published more than 50 research articles in reputed peer-reviewed journals.

Al the three scientists expressed their gratitude to The Assam Royal Global University for providing an encouraging research infrastructure and ecosystem. The full ranking can be accessed via the following link: August 2025 data-update for "Updated science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators" - Elsevier BV

This global recognition to three faculty members of the University not only showcases their personal dedication but also underscores the quality of scientific research conducted at the Assam Royal Global University. Their accomplishment serves as an inspiration to aspiring scientists and affirms RGU’s commitment to fostering world-class research and innovation.