Rawalpindi Women University has announced that Dr Banzeer Ahsan Abbasi of the Department of Botany has been named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists, a list compiled by Stanford University and published by Elsevier. The recognition highlights Dr Abbasi’s dedication to innovative research and academic excellence within Pakistan’s scientific community.
Being included on the Top 2% Scientists list brings national and international attention to the Department of Botany and reinforces Rawalpindi Women University’s growing research profile. Colleagues say this achievement will inspire students, encourage collaborative projects, and help attract further research opportunities and partnerships.
University officials and department staff expressed pride in Dr Banzeer Ahsan Abbasi, noting that the honour reflects sustained commitment to scientific inquiry, research collaboration and academic integrity. Recognition from Stanford and Elsevier underscores the global relevance of the department’s work and its role in shaping higher education standards in Pakistan.
