Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai Campus, celebrates a significant research achievement as two of its faculty members, Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy and Dr. Arif Hussain, have been featured in the 2026 Stanford/Elsevier science-wide database of top-cited scientists, widely recognised as the World’s Top 2% Scientists list.
The recognition highlights MAHE Dubai’s growing research contributions across two distinct disciplines: Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing, and Oncology and Carcinogenesis. It reflects the university’s commitment to advancing impactful research, fostering academic excellence and contributing to scientific knowledge across disciplines.
Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy, Dean of the School of Engineering & IT at MAHE Dubai, has been recognised in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing. His inclusion highlights the importance of research in emerging technologies, particularly as artificial intelligence continues to transform industries, reshape business practices and influence the future of society.
Dr. Arif Hussain, from the Manipal Institute of Health & Life Sciences at MAHE Dubai, has been recognised in the field of Oncology and Carcinogenesis. His inclusion underscores the significance of scientific research in understanding cancer and advancing knowledge in a field that remains central to global healthcare challenges.
The Stanford/Elsevier science-wide database provides a comprehensive assessment of researchers worldwide based on standardised citation indicators. Developed using bibliometric data from Scopus, the database identifies scientists based on their research citation impact, including those ranked among the top 100,000 globally or within the top 2% of their respective scientific sub-fields.
The inclusion of faculty members working in two diverse areas of research is particularly significant for MAHE Dubai. It demonstrates the breadth of the university’s academic expertise and its contribution to research in both technology-driven innovation and the life sciences.
As MAHE Dubai continues to strengthen its research ecosystem, achievements such as these reinforce the importance of bringing research excellence into the academic environment. Faculty-led research contributes to a culture of inquiry, critical thinking and innovation, while offering students opportunities to engage with emerging developments in their respective fields.
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy and Dr. Arif Hussain on this recognition, celebrating their contributions to their respective fields and the wider global research community.