Five professors from Davangere University among the top 2% of world scientists

Professor KR Raghunath of Davangere University | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Five professors from Davangere University have been named in Stanford University’s top 2% list of world scientists, according to a university report.

Professors BC Prasannakumar, DG Prakasha and US Mahabaleshwar from the Department of Mathematics and Govindappa Mellappa from the Department of Botany are on the list for the fifth consecutive year, while KR Raghunath, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics, has made it to the list for the first time.

The list is compiled based on several parameters, including research output, publication impact, and citations.

Prof. Prasannakumar, whose research focuses on mathematical sciences, is a recipient of the Sir CV Raman Award from the Government of Karnataka and a research grant from the Government’s Government Science and Technology Group.

Professor DG Prakasha of Davangere University | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Prof. Prakasha, who is also the director of the University’s Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board, works in differential geometry, fractional calculus, differential equations and mathematical modelling. His research publications have received more than 5,500 citations and has an h-index of 45.

Professor Govindappa Mellappa of Davangere University | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The research of Prof. Mellappy focuses on mycology, plant pathology and bioactive compounds of plant origin. His work also includes the synthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles for potential antimicrobial, antioxidant and anticancer applications.

Professor US Mahabaleshwar of Davangere University | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

Prof. Mahabaleshwar, Director of Student Welfare, specializes in fluid dynamics, non-Newtonian flow and biomechanical problems. He has published more than 250 research papers and held research fellowships at the Universities of Cambridge, Oxford, Twente and Shizuoka. He is also an honorary professor at the University of Miskolc, Hungary.

Professor BC Prasannakumar of Davangere University | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

The research of Prof. Raghunatha covers applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, heat and mass transfer, and numerical methods for nonlinear differential equations. His work has applications in thermal engineering and industrial systems.

Vice-Chancellor BE Rangaswamy congratulated the professors on their achievement and said it was a matter of pride for the university.

Published – 17 Oct 2026 18:36 IST