Dr. Sanku Dey of St. Anthony’s College named among world’s top 2% scientists

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 8, 2024

St. Anthony’s College, Shillong, proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as Dr. Sanku Dey, an esteemed faculty member of the Department of Statistics, is recognized among the top 2% of scientists worldwide in the prestigious list released by Stanford University, USA, in 2024. This global recognition underscores his exceptional contributions to statistical research and academia.

Dr. Dey has an impressive 305 research publications and has garnered 5,027 citations from scholars around the world. Within the exclusive community of 223,153 scientists featured on the list, Dr. Dey achieved an impressive global rank of 57,410. This acknowledgment reflects not only his profound expertise but also his dedication to advancing knowledge in the field.

The data, published on September 16, 2024, in the Elsevier Data Repository, is part of the report titled “August 2024 Data-Update for ‘Updated Science-Wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators’.” This repository provides standardized insights on citations, h-index, co-authorship-adjusted hm-index, citations to papers in various authorship positions, and a composite indicator (c-score).

A Moment of Pride for St. Anthony’s College

“This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to Dr. Dey’s scholarly excellence and the vibrant research culture fostered at St. Anthony’s College. His dedication and ground-breaking work have not only elevated the stature of the institution but have also set a benchmark for aspiring researchers.

We commend Dr. Dey for his extraordinary achievements and for bringing global recognition to the college. This is indeed a proud moment for the Anthonian community and a powerful reminder of the transformative power of research and education,” the college said in a statement.