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