Mangaluru: Dr B. M. Zeeshan Hameed, Professor and Senior Consultant in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplant at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangaluru, has been featured in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier list of the world’s top 2% scientists. He is among 18 Indian urologists, nephrologists, doctors and scientists recognised in the research subfield of Urology and Nephrology.
Dr Hameed’s research focuses on urology, artificial intelligence (AI) applications in healthcare, medical technology and advanced surgical techniques. His work includes research on using AI and machine learning to identify kidney stones through CT scans and support the management of prostate cancer.
He has also contributed to the development of medical innovations aimed at improving urological procedures and patient care. These include Zedd Scissors, a surgical instrument designed to assist in removing non-muscle-invasive bladder tumours, and UROSTENTZ, a mobile application that helps doctors and patients monitor ureteric stents and related symptoms. His Rector Scissors-Needle System, developed for intracavitary hydro-dissection and tissue removal, received a grant of Rs 50 lakh under the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council’s (BIRAC) BIG-16 programme in 2020.
His academic contributions include 89 indexed research publications and five book chapters. He has received several recognitions for his research and innovations, including the Urology Society of India’s S. S. Bapat Innovation Award in 2020 and 2021, the society’s Best Poster Award in 2021, and the USI Got Talent Award in 2020. He was also honoured with the Outstanding Achievement Award in Uro-technology in 2024.
Dr Hameed completed his MBBS in 2008, MS in General Surgery in 2011 and MCh in Urology in 2015 from Kasturba Medical College under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Before joining KMC Mangaluru in April 2024, he served as Professor and Head of the Department of Urology at Father Muller Medical College. He is also associated with professional organisations including the SAARC Urology Association, the European Section of Urolithiasis and the International Training and Research in Uro-oncology and Endourology group.
The Stanford–Elsevier database evaluates researchers through citation-based indicators, including citations, the h-index and co-authorship-related measures. According to reports on the 2026 listing, Dr Hameed recorded a global rank of 301,034 based on the composite score excluding self-citations. His inclusion highlights the research contributions of an Indian medical professional working in the fields of urology and medical innovation.