Two scientists from Karnataka's Tumkuru among world's top 2% scientists list by Stanford University
Tumkur: Two professors from Tumkur University, Dr. H. Nagabhushan, professor in the Physics department, and Dr. D. Suresh, coordinator of the Chemistry department have been included in the list of the world’s top scientists released by Stanford University, a prominent American educational institution.
The list of the World’s Top 2% of Scientists was recently released by Stanford University after reviewing internationally published research publications, references, co-authored research publications, and H Indexes. Notably, this list has included two professors from Karnataka.
Stanford University’s list which is prepared on a global scale classifies scientists into 22 scientific fields and 176 subfields including up to 2 lakh professors from around the world. 3,796 professors from India have secured a place on the list, in which two professors from Tumkur University have also been included. Dr. Nagabhushan and Dr. Suresh have achieved their rightful place in the list in the field of materials, applied physics, and physics & astronomy.
Both professors from the Paavagada Taluk have obtained unforgettable achievements whilst serving as professors at a university in their home district. Tumkur University Chancellor Prof. M. Venkateshwaralu and Vice Chancellor Prof. K. Shivachittappa have expressed their commendations in this regard.
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Mangaluru International Airport earns ACI Level 4 accreditation for customer experience
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 26 (PTI): Mangaluru International Airport has earned the prestigious Level 4 accreditation in Airport Customer Experience from Airports Council International (ACI), positioning itself among a select group of global airports recognised for excellence in customer-centric service, officials said on Saturday.
The accreditation, awarded on July 16, 2025, is valid for one year and follows the airport’s attainment of Level 3 accreditation in February 2024, they said.
According to a statement from the airport spokesperson here, the ACI programme is the first global initiative dedicated to advancing customer experience management in the aviation sector.
According to ACI, Level 4 accreditation demonstrates a strong foundation of customer-focused practices and a readiness for the strategic, enterprise-wide transformation required to reach Level 5 — the highest level of the programme.
Over the past year, the airport has implemented several key initiatives including the launch of the Adani OneApp and Digi Yatra, deployment of AI-based surveillance systems, smart cleaning robots, improved flight information displays, and free Wi-Fi kiosks. These upgrades have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also improved the overall passenger experience, it stated.
The spokesperson for the airport said, “This Level 4 accreditation is a testament to our team’s dedication to providing a seamless and memorable journey for travellers. We remain committed to being a modern and efficient gateway for the region.”
The airport’s strategy, customer insights, digital innovation, and governance were among the factors evaluated for the accreditation.
