Lucknow: Four faculty members from Amity University Uttar Pradesh have secured place among top 2% of global researchers from India. This list of top 2% of global researchers was released and compiled by Stanford University, USA.
After assessing scientists from across the world for their contributions in terms of citations and other indicators, the PLOS biology journal, monthly peer-reviewed scientific journals, ranked the scientists and published their research papers.
That list has Dr. Ajit Varma, ranked 916 in plant biology research stream, and Dr. Dattatray Late, Dr. Ajay Gupta, and Dr. DK Awasthi, who have also been ranked for their work in applied physics. Dr. DK Awasthi was associated with Amity University till September 2019.
Working in the area of research is Soil Sustainability Dr. Ajit Varma said, “I have discovered a novel bio-fertilizer which is named Serendipita indica. This web of fungi can shape the future of forest and agriculture and promote soil health,” Dr. Varma further said that the fungus was discovered from desert soil of Rajasthan and works for crop improvement from Rajasthan to Laddakh. It worked in a temperature range of -30 degrees to 50 degrees, it benefits mostly crops, cereals, legumes and vegetables, he said.
Congratulating all scientists, Dr. Ashok K. Chauhan, Founder president, Amity education group, said that their success is the result of their hard work, dedication and commitment. “These scientists worked for the cause of science, which has brought appreciation not only for them, but also to the university and the country.
Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science, Technology and Innovation Foundation, said this prestigious recognition is one of the great achievements in the lives of these scientists.
