BN College of Pharmacy Alumnus Prof. Ashutosh Pareek Among World’s Top 2% Scientists
Udaipur, October 14, 2026: Professor Ashutosh Pareek, an alumnus of BN College of Pharmacy, Udaipur, and a professor in the Department of Pharmacy at Banasthali Vidyapith, has achieved international recognition. He has been included in Elsevier’s prestigious ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ list for 2026.
Among 166,116 researchers worldwide in pharmacology and pharmacy, Prof. Pareek has secured a place among the top 2,500. This places him among approximately the top 1.45% of researchers in the field.
In a comparison based on external citations received per research paper among 371 researchers from India listed in this field, he ranks among the top 45. Among the 20 scientists from Rajasthan included in the list, he has secured a place in the top five.
Strong Academic Connection with Udaipur
Prof. Pareek has a strong academic connection with Udaipur. He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) and Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) in Pharmaceutics at BN College of Pharmacy. He received gold medals for outstanding academic performance in both programmes.
With nearly 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical sciences, higher education and research, his key research areas include novel drug delivery systems for asthma, neuropharmacology and cancer treatment.
His research has been published in reputed international journals, including The Lancet Microbe.
Global Recognition for Research and Innovation
The World’s Top 2% Scientists list is prepared by scientists at Stanford University and published through Elsevier’s data repository.
Prof. Pareek has also received several national and international honours for his contributions to research and innovation. These include the Prof. M. L. Shroff Memorial National Award, the IPGA Young Scientist Award and the Zee National Achievers Award.
BN College of Pharmacy Congratulates Its Alumnus
Prof. Pareek’s achievement has brought recognition to both Udaipur and his alma mater, BN College of Pharmacy.
Congratulating him on the achievement, the institution’s President, Prof. Shiv Singh Sarangdevot; Secretary, Dr. Mahendra Singh Rathore; Managing Director, Mohabbat Singh Rathore; University President, Dr. Chetan Singh Chauhan; Dean, Dr. Yuvraj Singh Sarangdevot; Principal, Dr. P. S. Naruka; and Dean of Student Welfare and Placement Director, Dr. Kamal Singh Rathore, extended their best wishes and wished him continued success in the future.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
