Bareilly: Prof. Vinay Rishiwal of the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has been included in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% scientists in the Single-Year Impact category. He also serves as the university’s Dean of Student Welfare.
The 2026 listing is based on Scopus data and research citations received during 2025. Scientists are evaluated using parameters such as citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, authorship positions and a composite citation score.
According to the released details, Rishiwal’s primary research area is Information and Communication Technologies, with Networking and Telecommunications as his major subfield. He has secured a global rank of 4,046 in this subfield.
His research interests include artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, computer networks, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G and 6G communications, smart cities and cyber-physical systems. His academic record includes 126 research publications, 87 patents, 10 published books, supervision of 10 PhD graduates and nine sponsored research projects. His work has received more than 2,200 Scopus citations, and his current Scopus h-index stands at 25.
Prof. Rishiwal is a Senior Member of IEEE and ACM and a Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India). He has delivered more than 100 keynote addresses and expert talks and participated in academic and research collaborations across more than 12 countries. He has also been associated with Taylor’s University in Malaysia and Nusa Putra University in Indonesia as an adjunct or visiting professor.
Alongside his research contributions, Rishiwal is actively involved in student welfare and social responsibility initiatives. As Dean of Student Welfare, he coordinates programmes related to student assistance, healthcare, health camps, drug de-addiction awareness, stress management, mental health, inclusivity and gender equality. As founder of the Social Justice Forum, he also works towards the academic and social advancement of students from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, economically weaker sections and other disadvantaged groups.
His inclusion in the list marks a significant academic achievement for MJPRU and highlights the university’s research and innovation efforts, as well as its international academic collaborations.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
