Is Subhash Kak A-List?

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No — Subhash Kak is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.

Ranking Timeline

1979D$0.01M

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Completes PhD, starting in academia. Small Net Worth.

1987C▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M

Professor at LSU

Becomes a professor at LSU. Starts growing wealth.

2007B▲$0.5M+$0.4M

Regents Professor at OSU

Named Regents Professor, enhancing reputation and possibly income.

2018B$2M+$1.5M

PM-STIAC Member

Appointed to PM's advisory council in India, raising his profile.

2026B$5M+$3M

Continues Academic Pursuits

Continues as Regents Professor at Oklahoma State University.

Last updated: February 24, 2026