Dear BiT–BDU Community and Esteemed Scholars, Bahir Dar Institute of Technology proudly celebrates our four outstanding scientists recognized in the 2026 Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists Ranking​, a testament to our growing research excellence and commitment to global impact. Special congratulations to Dr. Tadele Assefa Aragaw, ranked No. 1 among Ethiopian scientists in the 2026 single-year ranking and among the country’s top five for career-long scientific impact. This achievement brings immense pride to our Institute and inspires our entire academic community. We recognize that many of our researchers are making significant contributions, and these three outstanding scholars are shining examples of the excellence and global impact that our research community can achieve. This is not the limit of our success, but a foundation for even greater achievements to come. As an Institute, we are proud of all three scientists and deeply appreciate the mentors, colleagues, collaborators, and support teams.