23 Ranked in the Top 100 Research Subfields
Jalandhar (Ens): Lovely Professional University (LPU) has strengthened its position as a global centre of research, since 56 of its faculty are included in the world’s top 2% of scientists according to the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier rankings. This acknowledgement shows that the university is making an increasing contribution to scientific progress in a variety of fields, as 23 faculty members appear in the top 100 and 9 in the top 50 of their individual research areas. Moreover, 12 of the university’s faculty have been recognised in the career long impact rankings, indicating the long-term impact of their research.
The Stanford–Elsevier rankings evaluate researchers using standardised citation indicators, H-index, and other measures of research impact. LPU’s latest achievement reflects both the breadth of its research ecosystem and the growing visibility of its faculty’s scholarly contributions at the global level.
Congratulating the achievers, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Founder Chancellor of LPU, stated, “This achievement reflects the dedication of researchers of LPU who continue to expand the frontiers of knowledge through their work. Strong research institutions play a vital role in a nation’s progress, and sustained investment in research is essential to building scientific capabilities, encouraging innovation and finding solutions to complex challenges. Such accomplishments strengthen India’s research standing and open new possibilities for future generations of scholars.”
Supported by more than 34,500+ publications, over 4,25,000+ Scopus citations, a Scopus H-index of 204, more than 3,200 granted intellectual property rights and over ₹98.35 crore in funded projects, LPU’s research record reflects a sustained effort to generate knowledge, address real-world challenges and contribute to scientific and societal progress.
