Nepal Shines as 31 Scientists Make Global Best Researchers Ranking

Nepal has earned international recognition as 31 of its scientists are featured in the global Best Researchers ranking. This achievement highlights the country’s growing presence in scientific research and innovation, showcasing the dedication and expertise of Nepali researchers across various fields. Their inclusion in the prestigious list reflects both individual excellence and Nepal’s emerging contributions to global knowledge, signaling a bright future for science and research in the nation.

Thirty-one scientists from Nepal have earned a spot among the world’s top researchers in the 2025 global ranking, compiled jointly by Stanford University and Elsevier. This achievement underscores Nepal’s rising prominence in global research, innovation, and scientific accomplishment.

The annual list, prepared by Stanford University in partnership with Elsevier, highlights scientists with significant influence on the international research community. Rabindra Dhakal, Secretary of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), explained that the ranking measures global impact through the number of research publications and citations.

“Stanford University evaluates researchers each year based on their published works and citation counts. The presence of Nepali scientists on the 2025 list reflects their expanding influence in research, innovation, and sustainability,” Dhakal said. He added that this recognition showcases the worldwide contributions of Nepali researchers across multiple scientific disciplines.

Among the honorees, seven are affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU), while two each represent the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). The Tribhuvan University researchers recognized include Ajaya Bhattarai, Ramesh Prasad Adhikari, Bhishma Karki, Niranjan Parajuli, Ram Prasad Sharma, Govinda Prasad Dhungana, and Ranjit Kumar Shah from TU Teaching Hospital.

BPKIHS is represented by Sanjiv Kumar Sharma and Suman Rijal, while ICIMOD’s recognized scientists are Arun Bhakta Shrestha and Philip Wester.

Other notable Nepali scientists featured include Dr. Niranjan Koirala from NAST, Shiva Prasad Pudasaini from the Institute of Complex Flows, Meghnath Dhimal from NHRC, and Chhabilal Ranabhat from the Global Centre for Research and Development.

The list also highlights Mark Jordans from the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization Nepal, Santosh Nepal from the International Water Management Institute, Rajkumar Thapa from TU, and Hari (surname not disclosed) from Gandaki University. Additional inclusions are Peter R. Hobbes from CIMMYT, Surendra KC from the Global Institute for Interdisciplinary Studies, and Sudankumar Jha from Kathmandu University.

Other Nepali researchers honored include Randip Rakuwal and Ganesh Kumar Agrawal from Great Academy Pvt. Ltd., Sunil Kumar Shrestha from Kathmandu Cancer Center, Bikas Baral from the Biotechnology Society of Nepal, Alok Atreya from Lumbini Medical College, Uttam Paudel from NNRS, Pukar Khanal from Silicon Script Science Pvt. Ltd., Suraj Bhattarai from the Global Health Research and Medical Intervention for Development, and Bipin Chaurasia from the College of Medical Sciences Nepal.

Dhakal emphasized that the inclusion of Nepali scientists in Stanford’s global ranking represents a significant international acknowledgment of their scientific skill, expertise, and accomplishments.

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