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VSU V-C ranks among world’s top 2% scientists
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Vikrama Simhapuri University VC Prof Allam Srinivasa Rao achieved international acclaim by securing a position in Stanford/Elsevier’s top 2% scientists list in Applied Physics.

VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof Allam Srinivasa Rao
Nellore: Prof Allam Srinivasa Rao, Vice-Chancellor of Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU), has earned international recognition by securing a place in the list of the world’s top 2% scientists. The distinction recognises his significant research contributions in the field of Applied Physics at Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi. His achievement has been welcomed by academicians and researchers.
The recognition is based on the 2026 version 9 research database compiled by Elsevier and Ioannidis, considering citation impact for 2025.
As of 2025, Prof Allam Srinivasa Rao had published a total of 256 research publications. His research received 1,395 citations during 2025, including 1,068 citations excluding self-citations. His H-index stands at 15.
The recognition was awarded for his research contributions in Applied Physics, a specialised area within the broader field of Physics and Astronomy. Notably, he secured 2,144th rank among 323,282 scientists in the relevant subfield, highlighting the impact of his research at the international level.

