Sat Oct 04 13:23:59 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Professor Sheshanath Vishwanath Bhosale, a UGC-Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK), has been named among the world’s top 2% scientists in Organic Chemistry for 2025 by Stanford University and Elsevier. This is the sixth consecutive year he has received this recognition based on his research impact, publications, and citations. CUK officials have expressed pride in his achievement, noting it will motivate other researchers. Professor Bhosale’s extensive research involves designing and synthesizing organic molecules for applications in nanomaterials, sensors, and renewable energy.
**News Article:**
**Karnataka Professor Named Among World’s Top Scientists for Sixth Year Running**
**KALABURAGI, October 4, 2025** – Professor Sheshanath Vishwanath Bhosale, a distinguished UGC-Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Central University of Karnataka (CUK), has been recognized as one of the world’s top 2% of scientists in the field of Organic Chemistry. The prestigious ranking, compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier, marks the sixth consecutive year Professor Bhosale has received this honor, solidifying his place among the global leaders in his field.
The ranking is based on a comprehensive assessment of a scientist’s career research impact, evaluating factors such as publications, citations, h-index, and composite scores. Professor Bhosale’s extensive contributions to organic chemistry have consistently placed him in the top tier of researchers worldwide.
“It is a remarkable achievement that brings glory to the University and will motivate other researchers to aim high,” said CUK Vice-Chancellor Professor Battu Satyanarayana, in a statement congratulating Professor Bhosale. Registrar Professor R. R. Biradar also extended his best wishes on the achievement.
Professor Bhosale joined CUK in March 2023 and holds fellowships and memberships with several prestigious scientific organizations, including the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. He earned his Ph.D. from Freie University, Berlin, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Geneva. His research expertise lies in the design and synthesis of organic molecules with applications in areas such as nanomaterials, sensors, artificial photosynthesis, and renewable energy technologies. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers in leading international journals and supervised 15 Ph.D. scholars. He also serves on the editorial boards of well-regarded journals.
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