Also placed 5th in the world in Biochemistry and 30th in Nanomaterials by ScholarGPS® 2026; named among Scholarly Index Top 1000 Scholars with top-three India ranks in three research fields
Solan Nov 9
Prof. (Dr.) Sadanand Pandey of Shoolini University was ranked second in the world in Xanthan Gum research in the ScholarGPS® (California, USA) 2026 rankings, released by the US-based scholarly analytics firm.
The Professor at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology was also ranked 5th worldwide in Biochemistry and 30th in Nanomaterials for his work over the past five years. In a second honour this year, he was named in the Scholarly Index Top 1000 Scholar – 2026 list, where he ranked No. 2 in India in both hydrogels and nanoparticle-based drug delivery.
In the ScholarGPS® (California, USA) 2026 rankings, Prof. Pandey held the No. 2 global position in Xanthan Gum research in both the Lifetime All and Prior Five Years categories. This placed him among the very top researchers in the world in this specialised field. Across all academic fields combined, he was ranked 2,391st in the world.
ScholarGPS® is a California-based scholarly analytics company. It used data mining, artificial intelligence, machine learning and statistical methods to assess research performance across millions of scholarly records from researchers and institutions worldwide.
In the Scholarly Index Top 1000 Scholar – 2026 edition, based on the 2021–2025 impact window, Prof. Pandey was ranked 11th in the world and 3rd in India for graphene and nanomaterials applications. He was also ranked 11th in the world and 2nd in India for nanoparticle-based drug delivery, and 44th in the world and 2nd in India for hydrogels.
The rankings recognised the wide reach of Prof. Pandey’s interdisciplinary research. His work combined materials science, nanotechnology, polymer science, biotechnology and biomedical engineering. It focused on developing advanced materials for water purification, environmental remediation, biosensing, sustainable applications and new drug delivery systems.
Reacting to the recognition, Prof. Pandey said, “These recognitions are deeply encouraging, but I view them as the collective achievement of my research scholars, students, collaborators, mentors and colleagues. Behind every ranking are years of experimentation, perseverance, scientific inquiry and teamwork. My ultimate goal is to translate research into meaningful innovations that contribute to environmental sustainability, healthcare and societal well-being.”
Before joining Shoolini University, Prof. Pandey had worked with leading research institutions. His research journey was shaped by international collaborations, scientific innovation and the mentoring of young researchers.
The dual recognition in 2026 marked a major milestone in Prof. Pandey’s academic career. It also highlighted the growing global visibility of research at Shoolini University and the role of Indian scientists in advancing globally relevant research.
