Dr. Wasim Siddiqui Named Among World’s Top Scientists for Fourth Consecutive Year

Chirag Gupta

Sabour: Dr. Mohammad Wasim Siddiqui, an agricultural scientist at Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being listed in Stanford University’s prestigious “Top 2% Scientists of the World” for four consecutive years. This recognition, published by Elsevier, highlights leading researchers globally based on their research output and impact.

Dr. Siddiqui’s inclusion in this esteemed list reflects his significant contributions to agricultural science, particularly in reducing postharvest losses in fruits and vegetables. His innovative work on palm-based industries in Bihar has also earned national and international patents. With over 90 high-quality research articles and 25 books published, Dr. Siddiqui’s research impact is evident through his notable H-index and i10 index scores.

In addition to his role at Bihar Agricultural University, Dr. Siddiqui serves as the Executive Director of the World Food Preservation Center in the USA and as an Adjunct Professor at Bangladesh State University. This global recognition underscores his profound impact on the field of agricultural science and highlights the advanced research capabilities of his institution.

The “Top 2% Scientists” list, compiled using data from Elsevier’s Scopus, evaluates researchers based on a range of indicators such as the composite C-score, field standings, and long-term impact. Dr. Siddiqui’s consistent ranking is a testament to his exceptional contributions and the global recognition of his work.

Dr. D. R. Singh, Vice Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University, expressed pride in Dr. Siddiqui’s achievement and hopes that more scientists from the university will gain similar recognition due to its outstanding research and teaching facilities.