Kishtwar, October 12: Dr. Mir Irfan Ul Haq, Associate Professor at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), has earned international recognition after being named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists in the Stanford-associated 2026 ranking.
Dr. Haq has been recognised for his significant research contributions in materials science and 3D printing, highlighting the university’s growing reputation in scientific innovation and advanced engineering research.
Five other SMVDU faculty members have also featured in the prestigious list, including Dr. Vineet V. Tyagi, Dr. Bharat Bhushan Jindal, Dr. Ankush Raina, Dr. Vijay Kumar Sharma and Dr. Rakesh Kumar.
Their research covers important fields such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, cancer research, construction materials and advanced technologies.
Congratulating the researchers, SMVDU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pragati Kumar described the achievement as a reflection of their dedication, academic excellence and commitment to innovation.
The recognition marks another milestone for SMVDU, strengthening its international research profile and inspiring young scholars to pursue scientific excellence.
