Kerala’s Dr. Anil Sukumaran Honoured in Stanford’s Top 2% Global Scientists List for 2025

Kerala-born dentistry researcher Dr. Anil Sukumaran has been honoured by being named in Stanford University’s prestigious list of the world’s top 2% scientists for 2025. The fact that he is included explains why he is one of the most quoted and recognised researchers in the international field, and that he ranks among the top few hundred or thousands of dentistry scholars in the world. 

How is the Global Scientist Ranking of Stanford done? 

The list at Stanford University is recognised globally as a result of their data-driven, strict selection criteria. The ranking uses the standardised measures of citation referred to as the c-score, which measures the career-long contribution of a researcher using published papers and citations. The database represents a quantitative analysis of 22 scientific fields and 174 subfields, putting on a fair footing irrespective of the size of the discipline or citation practices. Addition to the list is an indication that a scientist has a high level of worldwide exposure and cross-disciplinary impact on his/her work.

Who is Dr Anil Sukumaran? 

Dr. Anil Sukumaran is a renowned dentist and professor from Kerala, India, with over 35 years of experience in teaching, research, and clinical practice. Dr Sukumaran has taught and worked in top universities across India, the Middle East, and other countries, apparently contributing significantly to dentistry and dental research. He has published over 400 research papers, and has received several awards for his achievements. Dr Sukumaran has also supervised many students and helped them with their research.

Academic Qualifications of Dr. Sukumaran

Dr. Sukumaran earned his MDS in Periodontology in Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram and subsequently received a PhD in Periodontics/Oral Microbiology. During his career, he has worked in several high-level academic and research roles:

• Senior Consultant, Professor and Chairman of the hospital research committee at Hamad medical corporation, Qatar University. 
• Saveetha University, Chennai, Consultant and Professor. 
• University positions in Jazan University and King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. 
• Global Recognition and Influence.

His work cuts across immunology of periodontal disease, oral-systemic health connexions, osseointegration, periodontal regeneration, and oral microbiology. Dr. The contributions made by Sukumaran have been hugely cited and referred to by researchers across the world, and there has been a lot of impact on basic science as well as clinical development. He is himself also fellow of famous institutions:

• Royal College of Pathologists (London). 
• Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh and Glasgow)
• International College of Dentists (USA) 

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Sukumaran has been awarded several awards, such as:

• Golden Quill Award of research at King Saud University.
• Dr. Ratan H Doctor Memorial National Award (Indian Dental Association)
• Young Achiever Award (Junior Chamber of India)

The Scope of Dental Research

Current research in dentistry encompasses the fields of materials science (composites, implants), population health (epidemiology of oral diseases), and types of clinical specialties such as periodontology and endodontics. A presence in such a crowded and competitive field displays profundity and wide scope of the research knowledge of Dr. Sukumaran. 

Why does it matter? 

Dr. Anil Sukumaran’s inclusion in Stanford University’s 2025 global ranking is a milestone for Kerala and India’s research community, celebrating his worldwide leadership in dentistry and medical science.