2025 SciRank Global Registry
Shillong, July 2: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has added another international feather to its cap, with two of its faculty members securing places among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry.
Dr Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Department of Applied Biology, and Dr Mohit L Deb, Department of Chemistry, were independently verified by SciRank for their research impact, the university announced on Thursday.
According to the USTM statement, Dr Mohanta’s work spans applied biology, medicinal plants, microbiology, natural products, and public health. His research has been credited with advancing scientific understanding and contributing to solutions for global health challenges.
Dr Deb’s recognition comes for his advances in green organic synthesis and C–H functionalization. His methodologies focus on sustainable, environmentally friendly synthesis of compounds vital to medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical development, and advanced materials, said the statement.
Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque said the distinction reflects the university’s research priorities.
“The recognition reflects the university’s unwavering commitment to fostering a robust research ecosystem and promoting innovation-driven academic excellence,” Hoque said.
He added that the feat brings pride to both USTM and the wider North Eastern region, and congratulated the two scientists “for bringing laurels to the university and inspiring the next generation of researchers.”
Vice Chancellor Prof GD Sharma described the achievement as a result of sustained academic commitment.
“The inclusion of Dr Yugal Kishore Mohanta and Dr Mohit L. Deb among the World’s Top 5% Scientists in the 2025 SciRank Global Registry is a testament to their dedication, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence in research,” Sharma said.
SciRank, a globally recognised evaluation platform, ranks researchers using strict bibliometric measures including productivity, citation impact, academic influence, and contribution to knowledge creation.
A spot in the top 5 per cent is considered a key marker of global scientific excellence.
