Listed in Stanford University’s "World's Top 2% Scientists" (2024)
Included in the prestigious global ranking based on standardized citation metrics compiled by Elsevier through Scopus data. Ranked #144 out of 14,394 in the subfield of Legal & Forensic Medicine under the main field Clinical Medicine, based on a composite citation score.
(Source: Elsevier & ICSR Lab, Stanford University Database of Top Scientists)
Highly Cited Research Recognition (2021–2022)
Journal of Medical Virology
– For articles on Omicron and Delta variant comparative modeling.
– Acknowledged for being among the most read and cited publications of the journal.
AD Scientific Index 2025
Dr. Suresh Kumar is a leading academic and researcher in the fields of Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Infectious Diseases, currently serving at Management & Science University (MSU), Malaysia. His research excellence and scientific contributions have earned him top rankings in the AD Scientific Index 2025, where he holds the #1 position in both Natural Sciences and Molecular Biology & Genetics at MSU.
In the domain of Natural Sciences, Dr. Kumar is ranked first among 1,026 scientists at MSU and is positioned in the top 0.1%, reflecting his exceptional impact within the institution. In Molecular Biology & Genetics, he ranks first among 11 peers, placing him in the top 9.09%. His work has gained recognition at the national and international levels, with rankings that include:
1,696 scientists in Malaysia
84,175 scientists across Asia
309,746 scientists globally in Natural Sciences
and
350 scientists in Malaysia
12,899 in Asia
58,423 worldwide in Molecular Biology & Genetics
Dr. Kumar’s interdisciplinary approach bridges computational biology and applied medical research, with a special focus on COVID-19, antibiotic resistance, and genomic surveillance of emerging pathogens. His extensive body of work and academic leadership have significantly advanced molecular-level understanding of infectious diseases, making him a prominent contributor to the global scientific community.
Dr. Suresh Kumar has received multiple recognitions for his research excellence, innovation in bioinformatics, and contributions to public health during global crises such as COVID-19 and Monkeypox. His work has not only been highly cited but also awarded at national and international levels.
Best Researcher Award (2023)
Awarded by Management and Science University (MSU), Malaysia
– In recognition of outstanding research productivity, impact, and mentorship.
Best Oral Presenter Award (2024)
International Conference in Computational Biology and Precision Medicine (INCOBIOM)
– For presentation on bioinformatics strategies for infectious disease analysis.
Silver Medal (2020)
Research Innovation, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Showcase (RICES), Multimedia University
– Project: Bioinformatics Database for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Discovery
Bronze Medal (2018)
PERINTIS – Invention and Innovation Competition for Private Institutions of Higher Education, Malaysia
– Project: Drug Design Against Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Successfully supervised:
2 Ph.D. dissertations
2 M.Sc. (by Research) theses
Over 100 B.Sc. research projects
Director and Organizer of:
InBHIs – International Bioinformatics and Health Symposium
INCOBIOM – International Conference on Computational Biology and Precision Medicine
iMPaCHS – International Medical, Pharmaceutical, Cosmeceutical, and Health Science Symposium
Invited as:
External Examiner for Ph.D. theses in Bioinformatics & Biotechnology at VIT University, India
Panel Member for university research grant defense (MSU Research Committee)
Program Committee Member – BIOINFORMATICS 2025, Porto, Portugal