Five Davangere University professors among world’s top 2% scientists

Professor B.C. Prasannakumar of Davangere University | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Five professors from Davangere University have been featured in Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% scientists, according to a university release.

Professors B.C. Prasannakumar, D.G. Prakasha, and U.S. Mahabaleshwar of the Department of Mathematics, and Govindappa Mellappa of the Department of Botany, have been featured on the list for the fifth consecutive year, while K.R. Raghunath, an assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics, has made it onto the list for the first time.

The list is compiled based on several parameters, including research output, publication impact and citations.

Prof. Prasannakumar, whose research is in mathematical sciences, is a recipient of the Sir C.V. Raman Award instituted by the Government of Karnataka and a research grant from the State government’s Vision Group on Science and Technology.