Professor Moniruzzaman Khan Named Among World’s Top 2% Scientists for Third Consecutive Year

North South University (NSU) Professor Dr. Mohammad Moniruzzaman Khan has been included in the 2026 list of the world’s top 2% scientists. His inclusion for the third consecutive year highlights his continued achievements in research.

The list was jointly published on October 7 by Stanford University in the United States and Elsevier, an international academic publishing company based in the Netherlands. According to the published data, Professor Khan ranks 37th among researchers from Bangladesh and 39,573rd worldwide in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier database. He was also included in the list in 2024 and 2025.

Professor Khan’s main research areas include information and communication technology (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), image processing, networking and telecommunications. He also conducts research in electrical and electronic engineering, wireless communication, RF and microwave engineering, antenna technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, computer vision and robotics.

The Stanford–Elsevier list evaluates researchers based on several scientific indicators, including the number of citations their research papers receive, the H-index, publication impact and contributions to scientific research. These indicators are used to assess scientists who have made significant contributions to their respective fields.

Professor Dr. Mohammad Moniruzzaman Khan studied at BCSIR High School in Dhaka and Government Science College. He later earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree with First Class Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) in the United Kingdom. He also completed his PhD at the same university. His doctoral research was fully funded by Queen Mary University of London.

As a teacher, researcher, project supervisor and technology innovator, Professor Khan is involved in various interdisciplinary research projects. One of the main goals of his work is to develop practical applications of advanced engineering and intelligent technologies in healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, automated waste management, communication systems and digital services.

He is particularly focused on the effective use of technology in areas such as smart healthcare and telemedicine. His research aims not only to develop innovative technologies but also to provide practical solutions to various social and industrial challenges.

Professor Khan is actively involved in various research projects and initiatives supported by domestic, international and institutional funding. He has authored and co-authored more than 350 research publications, including articles in peer-reviewed journals, papers presented at international conferences and book chapters.

In recognition of his contributions to education and research, he has received several awards. He has also participated as a keynote and invited speaker at various international conferences. Being named among the world’s top 2% scientists for the third consecutive year is considered a significant achievement in Professor Khan’s research career. The recognition also highlights the contributions of Bangladeshi researchers to the international research community and underscores the importance of research and technological innovation at the country’s higher education institutions.