Institute for Research and Development Congratulates Two SSRU Researchers Named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026

The Institute for Research and Development, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, extends its sincere congratulations to two SSRU faculty members and researchers who have been recognized among the World’s Top 2% Scientists 2026 in the Single-Year Data category.

The ranking is based on researchers’ publication and citation records from Elsevier’s Scopus database, using a methodology developed by a research team from Stanford University.

The two SSRU researchers recognized are:

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanawat Chaipongpachara

College of Allied Health Sciences

Main Field: Clinical Medicine

Subfield: Tropical Medicine

2. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sumitra Nuanmeesri

Faculty of Science and Technology

Main Field: Information & Communication Technologies

Subfield: Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing

This recognition reflects the outstanding research potential and quality of Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University’s faculty members, whose academic contributions have achieved international impact in the fields of medicine and health, as well as information technology and artificial intelligence. These areas of expertise play an important role in advancing science, technology, and innovation.

The Institute for Research and Development proudly congratulates both researchers on this remarkable achievement. Their success is a source of pride for the university and serves as an important driving force in enhancing research quality, promoting academic excellence, and strengthening the university’s research capacity toward sustainable international recognition.