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NIT Durgapur Felicitates 11 Faculty Members Recognised Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists

• By MONAJ SINGHA, DURGAPUR
• October 14, 2026
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The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Durgapur felicitated 11 distinguished faculty members for their outstanding research contributions and recognition among the world’s top 2% of scientists, based on citation-related research rankings associated with Stanford University and Elsevier. The felicitation ceremony was organised by the Dean of Faculty Welfare Section, NIT Durgapur, on October 13, 2026, in recognition of the faculty members’ achievements in research, innovation and academic excellence.

The ceremony celebrated the institute’s commitment to advancing scientific research, strengthening its academic reputation and promoting a vibrant research culture. The faculty members were recognised for their significant scholarly contributions and research impact, as reflected in the relevant citation-based assessment.

The Director of NIT Durgapur felicitated the 11 faculty members and acknowledged their dedication to research and their contributions to the institute’s academic and scientific community. The recognition was regarded as a matter of pride for NIT Durgapur, highlighting the institute’s continuing efforts to achieve excellence in higher education, scientific discovery and technological innovation.

The event also underscored the importance of high-quality research, international collaboration, interdisciplinary studies and the dissemination of knowledge through reputed scholarly publications. Such achievements are expected to inspire fellow faculty members and young researchers to pursue impactful research and contribute to addressing national and global challenges.

The Dean of Faculty Welfare Section, which organised the programme, highlighted the importance of acknowledging faculty achievements and fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence and research productivity.

The felicitation ceremony marked an important occasion for the NIT Durgapur community, celebrating the achievements of its faculty members and reaffirming the institute’s commitment to strengthening its position as a leading centre of technical education and research in India.