18 Dentists, Doctors, Scientists Recognised in Stanford University's 2026 list of world's top 2% scientists
New Delhi: In 2026, a total of 18 Dentists, Doctors, and Scientists from India's various prestigious health and medical institutes have been recognised among the world's top 2% of scientists in the prestigious database curated by Professor John P.A. Ioannidis of Stanford University, in collaboration with the Elsevier Data Repository, for their research in Dentistry.
Being recognised in Stanford University's top 2% list of scientists acknowledges their pioneering research, clinical achievements, and consistent impact on the field.
The database of Stanford University for the year 2026 of top-cited scientists provides standardised information on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted h-index, citations to papers in different authorship positions, and a composite indicator (c-score). The selection is based on the top 100,000 scientists by c-score (with and without self-citations) or a 2% or above percentile rank in the sub-field.
Altogether, 18 Indian dentists, doctors, and scientists have been featured in Stanford University's list for 2026. Their subfield of research is Dentistry. Below are their details:
(1) Anil P. Sukumaran- Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre:
Anil P. Sukumaran from Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 31548 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 35830 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 15, with altogether 922 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Polymers.
(2) Senthil Rethinam- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences:
Senthil Rethinam (B.SC, M.SC, Ph.D.) completed his Ph.D. degree (2016) from Central Leather Research Institute-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Chennai.
He has published more than 55 research articles, field over 10 National and International patents, and commercialized 3 products to relevant industries, as well as book, book chapters, conference proceedings, and awards. His research interest lies in solid Leather waste management, Leather waste utilization, Leather composites, polymer matrix composites, biomaterials, regenerative medicine, etc.,
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 50702 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 46236 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 9, with altogether 258 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Materials.
(3) Dr Hunny Sharma- AIIMS Raipur:
Dr. Hunny Sharma is a Public Health Epidemiologist and MDS Specialist (Public Health Dentistry). He pursued his BDS from JSS Dental College and Hospital and MDS from Rungta College of Dental College Science and Research. He is currently pursuing his PhD from AIIMS Raipur.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 78834 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 91475 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 195 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Anaesthesiology.
(4) Dr Sachin Chakradhar Sarode- Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital:
Dr. Sachin Chakradhar Sarode (BDS, MDS, Ph.D., FNDRF (USA), MFDS RCPS (Glasg)) is a Professor in the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital and Director of Research at Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 90530 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 97423 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 22, with altogether 8801 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(5) Dr Gargi Sachin Sarode - Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital:
Prof. (Dr.) Gargi Sachin Sarode (BDS, MDS, Ph.D., FCB (Italy), MFDS RCPS (Glasgow)) is a Professor in Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. She holds a rank of 91687 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 99320 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 18, with altogether 8359 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(6) Dr Nikhilesh Vaiid- Saveetha Insitiute of Medical and Technical Sciences:
Professor Nikhilesh R Vaid is the Immediate Past President of the World Federation of Orthodontists and Editor in Chief of Seminars in Orthodontics. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Saveetha Dental College in Chennai, India and former Professor and Vice-Dean of the European University College in Dubai, UAE.
He has a private practice in both Dubai and Mumbai, India. He is an active member of the Edward H. Angle Society-North Atlantic component. He has published more than 200 peer reviewed papers and text book chapters and has lectured in more than 50 countries around the world.
Dr. Vaiid has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 92860 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 67572 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 11, with altogether 531 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging.
(7) Kaumudi J. Joshipura - Ahmedabad University
Kaumudi Joshipura joined Ahmedabad University as the Dean of the Bagchi School of Public Health and the Susmita and Subroto Bagchi Professor in Public Health in 2023. Professor Joshipura is also an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health (HSPH). She served as the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Endowed Chair and as Director of the Center for Clinical Research and Health Promotion (CCRHP) at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus.
Professor Joshipura has a Master's degree in Biostatistics and a Doctorate in Epidemiology from Harvard University (completed in a record time of two years). Her research has focused on evaluating lifestyle factors, microbial and inflammatory markers, and other modifiable risk factors for cardiometabolic and other non-communicable diseases.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. She holds a rank of 101799 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 110628 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 12, with altogether 665 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Endocrinology and Metabolism.
(8) Dr Mohmed Isaqali Karobari- Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals:
Prof Mohmed Isaqali Karobari (BDS, MDSc, Endo, PhD Endo, FDS, FPFA, FICD, MFDS), is Associate Dean of International Collaborations, Professor & Head of Endodontics at SIMATS Deemed University, SDC; Adjunct Clinical Professor at the University of Puthisastra; Adjunct Professor at Universitas Airlangga.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 113995 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 113549 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 14, with altogether 957 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(9) Dr. Vinod Krishnan- Sri Sankara Dental College:
Dr. Vinod Krishnan is the professor and head of orthodontics, Sri Sankara Dental College. He holds a PhD and MDS in orthodontics from University of Kerala, FDSRCS and M.Orth. RCS from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, U.K.
He edited two post graduate text books titled “Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement” and “Integrated Clinical Orthodontics.” He is serving now as editor-in-chief of Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists, peer reviewer for various international journals and has published numerous papers high impact factor journals. He edited three issues of seminars in orthodontics and has received Young Dentist Researcher Award at Greater New York Dental Meeting.
Dr. Krishnan has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 124094 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 140156 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 184 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Biomedical Engineering.
(10) Dr Akhilanand Chaurasia- King George's Medical University:
Dr.Akhilanand Chaurasia (MDS in Oral Medicine and Radiology) is a clinical consultant, academician and Researcher at King George’s Medical University, India.
He has made scientific contributions at the interface of digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and oral disease diagnostics, with a strong emphasis on translational and clinically impactful research. His work has significantly advanced the use of machine learning and deep learning methodologies for early detection, risk prediction, and stratification of oral potentially malignant disorders, oral squamous cell carcinoma, and temporomandibular joint disorders using multimodal data sources, including radiographic imaging, digital pathology, clinical parameters, and salivary biomarkers.
Dr. Chaurasia has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 137446 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 144416 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 24, with altogether 4894 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(11) S. B. Mali- College and Hospital Nashik:
S. B. Mali from College and Hospital Nashik has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. Mali holds a rank of 141507 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 164166 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 5, with altogether 118 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Mali's main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(12) Dr Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan- Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals:
Dr Vijayashree Priyadharsini Jayaseelan from Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. She holds a rank of 182228 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 154069 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 281 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Pharmacology and Pharmacy.
(13) Dr Jogikalmat Krithikadatta- Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences:
A Professor at Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Dr Jogikalmat Krithikadatta (MDS), has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. She holds a rank of 183500 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 207099 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 246 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Biomedical Engineering.
(14) Dr A. R. Pradeep- Government Dental College and Research Institute, Bangalore:
Dr. A R. Pradeep is a Dentist with around 46 years of experience in the field. He practices in Bangalore and is a Professor at Government Dental College and Research Institute. He completed BDS from Government Dental College, Bangalore in 1980 and MDS from Government Dental College, Bangalore in 1985.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 200449 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 232600 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, his h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 422 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(15) Dr Divya Mehrotra- King George's Medical University:
Prof (Dr) Divya Mehrotra (FDS RCPS(G), FDS RCS(E),FFD RCSI, FAMS) is skilled in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Epidemiology, Lecturing, Healthcare, Clinical Research, and Medical Education and is working as a Professor at King George's Medical University.
She has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. She holds a rank of 225090 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 258645 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, her h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 8, with altogether 519 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
Her main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(16) Raghu Anekal Radhakrishnan- Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal:
Raghu Anekal Radhakrishnan from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 227502 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 244836 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, His h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 13, with altogether 6468 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
(17) Dr. Abhinav Singh- AIIMS Bhopal:
Dr. Abhinav Singh is an Assistant Professor of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Bhopal. He pursued his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from Index Medical College and Research Centre, Indore, and MCh in Burns and Plastic Surgery from Mahatma Gandhi Medical College Jaipur. His areas of interest include Hypospadias, Microsurgery, Trauma, onco-plastic reconstruction, pressure injuries, and pilonidal sinus disease.
He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 234450 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 262442 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, His h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 12, with altogether 7389 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry and subfield 2 is General and Internal Medicine.
(18) Paramasivam Arumugam - Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals:
Paramasivam Arumugam is a research scientist at Saveetha Dental College And Hospitals. He has been recognised as one of the top 2% of scientists worldwide, according to Stanford University's 2026 list. He holds a rank of 236870 in the list based on the composite score excluding self-citations, and 207114 when all citations are included. By the end of 2025, His h-index, excluding self-citations, stands at 7, with altogether 277 citations for 2025 (excluding self-citations).
His main field of research is Clinical Medicine; subfield 1 is Dentistry, and subfield 2 is Oncology and Carcinogenesis.
