Prof. Ravindra Khaiwal, from the Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has been recognized as a 2024 Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS, a globally renowned platform that ranks researchers based on research productivity, impact, and quality.
This prestigious distinction places Prof. Khaiwal among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide, acknowledging his outstanding scientific contributions to public health, environmental monitoring, climate change and air pollution. According to the latest ScholarGPS 2024 rankings, he holds the #1 position in North India and globally ranks #21 in Environmental Monitoring, #16 in Air Pollution, #36 in Pollution, #40 in General Public Health, and #174 in Public Health.
Prof. Khaiwal’s research has been instrumental in addressing critical environmental and health challenges, both in India and on the global stage. His pioneering work on air pollution and climate-related health risks has informed policy, supported public health initiatives, and fostered cross-sectoral collaboration between environmental and health stakeholders.
A prolific researcher, Prof. Khaiwal has authored over 170 peer-reviewed publications, accumulating more than 17,000 citations and earning a H-index of 61 (based on Scopus and other databases). He was also recently recognized by Stanford University among the top 1% of environmental scientists globally, with a #1 ranking in India and ranked #130 globally in the category of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Over the years, Prof. Khaiwal has been honored with numerous awards and fellowships for his contributions to environmental health. Notable recognitions include:
• Finalist, Elsevier NASI-SCOPUS Young Scientist Award, 2014
• International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Fellowship, U.S. Department of State, 2018
• PN Raju Oration Award, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 2019
• Presidential Award, Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine (IAPSM), 2021

ScholarGPS ranks more than 30 million scholars worldwide using objective, quantitative metrics such as publication counts, citation impact, and h-index across 14 fields, 177 disciplines, and 350,000+ specialties. These rankings serve as an important benchmark for academic excellence and research leadership.
Prof. Khaiwal’s continued dedication and impact exemplify the power of science to shape healthier, more sustainable communities. PGIMER celebrates this global honor and reaffirms its commitment to advancing public health through world-class research and innovation.
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