India, October 06, 2026: Shoolini University, one of India’s top private universities, has achieved a remarkable research milestone with Professor Pankaj Raizada being recognised as the Most Outstanding Researcher in the Country in Chemical Engineering at the third Faculty Research Awards at the India Research & Impact Summit 2026.
Prof. Raizada was among an elite group of 54 awardees across 27 domains, hailing from leading Indian institutions such as IIT Bombay and Kharagpur, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, and IIM Mumbai, among others. Only academics with at least 10 publications between 2015 to 2025 were considered, and were evaluated based on their publication output, citation count, and h-index.
The award was presented by Prof. GD Yadav, President of the Indian Chemical Society and Vice-President of the Indian National Science Academy, which came with a citation and a cash prize of ₹50,000 at the Careers360 event.
Prof. Raizada’s work largely focuses on developing advanced materials that can be used to remove toxic pollutants from water. She has authored 363 research papers, holds an h-index of 97 on Scopus, has received more than 25,000 citations, and holds 21 patents and nine book chapters. Her research journey has also been recognised through honours including the DST Fast Track Young Scientist Award and the Research Excellence Award at Education Conclave 2026.
Prof. Raizada’s recognition adds to Shoolini University’s research achievements in Chemical Engineering and reflects the university’s focus on research across scientific disciplines.
About Shoolini University
Shoolini University is a leading research-driven private university located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 2009, the university is known for its strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and global academic excellence. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes across disciplines such as engineering, management, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and liberal arts.
Recognised among India’s top private universities, Shoolini has consistently featured in prominent national and global rankings. It is ranked among the top universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) and has earned global recognition in QS and Times Higher Education rankings for its research output, international outlook, and academic quality.
