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THE University of the South Pacific (USP) is proud to announce that five of its academics have been recognised among the world’s Top 2% scientists by Stanford University for 2025.
This prestigious ranking identifies researchers whose work is among the most cited globally, reflecting their significant impact on their respective fields.
This is a landmark achievement for USP, marking the highest number of USP academics featured on the list. It also highlights the University’s growing international influence and commitment to research excellence.
The five distinguished academics and their research fields are:
Professor Gurmeet Singh – Business & Management
Professor M. Rafiuddin Ahmed – Mechanical Engineering & Transport
Professor Surendra Prasad – Analytical Chemistry
Dr Shavneet Sharma – Sport, Leisure & Tourism
Dr Vikas Gupta – Sport, Leisure & Tourism
Special congratulations are extended to Professor Surendra Prasad and Professor M Rafiuddin Ahmed, who have been recognised for career-long impact for four consecutive years, reflecting their sustained contribution and global influence in their respective fields.
This achievement highlights USP’s dedication to producing world-class research that not only advances knowledge but also addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of the Pacific region. Our academics continue to demonstrate leadership in their disciplines, setting a benchmark for research excellence and inspiring the next generation of Pacific scholars.
USP’s presence on this prestigious list reflects the university’s strategic focus on research that is globally relevant and locally impactful. Across the Pacific, USP academics are addressing pressing issues ranging from sustainable development and climate change to business innovation and public health, ensuring that research outcomes contribute both to academic discourse and to practical solutions for regional challenges.
This recognition highlights the outstanding contributions our academics are making to their fields, advancing knowledge and creating a global impact. We also commend all USP academics and researchers for their dedication, creativity, and diverse outputs that drive innovation, address societal challenges, and enrich the broader academic community.
The Stanford Top 2% Scientists List is compiled by researchers at Stanford University using data from Scopus, one of the world’s largest bibliometric databases. Scientists are ranked using multiple metrics, including total citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, and career-long impact. Being listed is a highly regarded recognition, placing the researcher among the most influential and highly cited scientists globally.
