Pakistani Scholar Named Among World’s Top 2% Scientists for Sixth Consecutive Year
Punjab University’s former academic leader earns sixth consecutive global recognition
By Anique Butt | Resident Editor2 min read
LAHORE: Professor Dr Khalid Mahmood, a former senior academic and administrator at the University of the Punjab, has been recognised among the world’s top 2 per cent of scientists for the sixth consecutive year, highlighting the international impact of his research in Library and Information Science.
According to Punjab University, Dr Mahmood is the only scholar from South Asia in the field of Library and Information Science to have featured in the global list for six consecutive years.
Dr Mahmood previously served as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab and also held the position of Acting Vice Chancellor between March 2023 and September 2024. He has since retired from the university.
During his career at Punjab University, he also served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, and Director of the Institute of Information Management.
He completed his postdoctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in the United States. Across a career spanning around 35 years, he has published approximately 250 research papers.
His continued inclusion in the international ranking represents a significant recognition of Pakistani scholarship and research, particularly in a specialised field such as Library and Information Science.
Dr Mahmood’s latest recognition adds to his longstanding contribution to academic research and strengthens the visibility of Pakistani scholars on the international research landscape.
According to Punjab University, Dr Mahmood is the only scholar from South Asia in the field of Library and Information Science to have featured in the global list for six consecutive years.
Dr Mahmood previously served as Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of the Punjab and also held the position of Acting Vice Chancellor between March 2023 and September 2024. He has since retired from the university.
During his career at Punjab University, he also served as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, Dean of the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, and Director of the Institute of Information Management.
He completed his postdoctoral research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in the United States. Across a career spanning around 35 years, he has published approximately 250 research papers.
His continued inclusion in the international ranking represents a significant recognition of Pakistani scholarship and research, particularly in a specialised field such as Library and Information Science.
Dr Mahmood’s latest recognition adds to his longstanding contribution to academic research and strengthens the visibility of Pakistani scholars on the international research landscape.
