Jalandhar, October 19
In a remarkable achievement, three distinguished members of the faculty at DAV University, Jalandhar – Dr. Manik Sharma, Dr. Keshav Walia, and Dr. Rajesh Joshi – have once again secured their positions in the coveted list of the world's top two percent scientists. The latest list, recently published by Stanford University, reaffirms their exceptional contributions to their respective fields.
The selection of these exemplary scholars was based on rigorous parameters, including the number of publications, journal impact, citations, and composite scores derived from their Scopus profiles.
Dr. Manik Sharma, currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Technology at DAV University, boasts over 15 years of teaching and research expertise. His research interests span machine learning, optimization techniques, health informatics, and smart systems. Dr. Sharma is actively engaged in designing an innovative decision-support system to diagnose and manage behavioral and mental disorders effectively. Notably, he holds the distinction of being a senior member of IEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization. He is also a fellow member of the European Alliance for Innovation.
Dr. Rajesh Joshi, serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics, has made significant contributions to Information Theory. He has authored numerous research papers in esteemed international journals and focuses on coding theory, divergence measures, dissimilarity measures, and fuzzy set theory.
Dr. Keshav Walia, an Associate Professor and Coordinator in the Department of Physics, is a dedicated researcher in theoretical plasma physics. His scholarly pursuits encompass laser-plasma interaction, nonlinear waves in plasma, and particle acceleration. Dr. Walia's research aims to provide an alternative source of energy by harnessing laser-driven fusion techniques.
Dr. Manoj Kumar, the Vice-Chancellor, extended his warm congratulations to the three accomplished researchers, emphasizing the University's strong commitment to innovation and research. The Registrar, Dr. S.K. Arora, and Dean of Sciences, Dr. R.K. Seth, also commended the exceptional achievements of these scholars.