AWARD WINNERS

The VASVIK Research Awards are given with the aim of promoting industrial research, Science and technology in India. These awards are presented in the following categories to scientists and researchers who have excelled in their particular field. Click on desired field to view detailed list of Award Winners.

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Agricultural Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Dr. Kajal Chakraborty Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi	For his pioneering research in the frontier area of bioactive molecule discovery from marine organisms as promising therapeutic agents against various diseases, food chemistry, aquatic food product technology and development of high-value products as dietary supplements and health management.
2022	Dr. G. Taru Sharma National Institute of Animal Technology, Hyderabad	For her outstanding basic and applied contributions on buffalo reproduction. She has developed a novel, innovative and efficacious three-dimensional (3D) microenvironment model for extended in-vitro culture of buffalo preantral follicles, using gel synthetic surface matrix and micro encapsulation.
2021	Dr. A. Kumaresan Principal Scientist ICAR-NDRI, Bengaluru	For his contribution in basic and applied research on rice genetics and breeding.
2020	Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan Director ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi	For his contribution to the Genetic Stock Identification (GSI), species inventory, taxonomy, breeding and seed production of threatened and important species for mariculture, which has helped improve scientific knowledge on indian fishery.
2019	Dr. A.K. Singh Director IARI, New Delhi	For his contribution in basic and applied research on rice genetics and breeding
2018	Dr. Amrish Kumar Tyagi PS & Head, Animal Nutrition Division, NDRI, Karnal	For his contribution towards developing technologies to produce conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)-rich milk and ghee. Ruminant fat is the only significant source of CLA in the human diet to provide health benefits such as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous and anti-obesity by reducing the risk of cardio-vascular and other diseases.
2017	Dr. Shelly Praveen Head & Principal Scientist, Division of Biochemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Delhi	For employing latest biotechnological tools and viral ‘R’ genes for developing virus-resistant plants with no footprints of any exogenous protein.
2016	Dr. Pritam Kalia Principal Scientist, Division of Vegetable Sciences, IARI, New Delhi	Understanding of genetic mechanism for hybrid breeding and development of nutraceutical-rich varieties of vegetables through traditional and molecular breeding.
2015	Dr. M. S. Chauhan Director, ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats (CIRG), Makhdoom, Mathura (UP)	In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) of embryos in cattle, buffalo, goat and yak, production of embryonic stem cell lines in buffalo cloning in buffalo and Ovum pick up (OPU) – IVF technology in cattle and yak. These technologies have helped produce superior quality animals — cloned buffaloes, Sahiwal cattle and yak in the country.
2014	Dr. P. K. Mukherjee Scientific Officer G, Nuclear Agriculture and Biotechnology, Division, B.A.R.C, Mumbai.	For the development of technology to cultivate the most widely used bio-control fungus Trichoderma and for the development of novel genes and gene products for use in agriculture for biological control of plant diseases.
2013	Dr. Sanjay Kumar Senior Principal Scientist, Biotechnology Division, CSIR- IHBT, Palampur,H.P.	For the development of technology of a novel enzyme “Superoxide dismutase” (SOD) associated with controlling oxygen toxicity arising out of oxidative stress in any living system.
2012	Dr. T. K. Srinivasa Gopal Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin	For development of Technology for Processing, Packaging and preservation of fish and other sea food products and for producing thermoformed trays – replacement for imported HDP containers.
2011	Dr. T. R. Sharma Principal Scientist, NRC on plant Biotechnology, IARI, New Delhi	He has conducted genome sequencing projects for crops like rice, tomato, pigeonpea (Toor Dal), mesorhizobium mango and puccinia.
2010	Dr. Subodh Kumar Bhatnagar Professor & Head, SVP University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut	He has contributed significantly to Agro Science based on fundamentals of Agro growth and increased crop yields.
2009	Dr. K. Gopakumar Former Deputy Director General (Fisheries) ICAR, New Delhi	For his contribution in research of structure, composition and biosynthesis of fatty acids in tropical fish, microbiology, Processing, development of fisheries products and waste utilization resulting into many novel and attractive processes.
2008	Dr. W. S. Lakra Vice Chancellor & Director, Central Inst. of Fisheries Education, Mumbai	For developing DNA barcoding of a variety of Indian fish species and of fish cell and tissue culture techniques.
2007	Dr. R. K. Jain Head, Division of Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi	For development of virus resistant transgenic crop varieties of groundnut and papaya.
2006	Dr. D. D. Patra Scientist G & Head Agronomy & Soil Science, CIMAP, Lucknow	For the development of the scientific understanding of the N 2fixation method and development of a slow release urea formulation for sustained availability of Nitrogen for plants and maintenance of soil fertility.
2005	Dr. Paramvir Singh Ahuja I.H.B.T., Palampur	For Development of tea biotechnology consisting of micro propagated shoots on seedlings, characterising and DNA fingerprinting of tea germplasm and Catechinbiosynthetic pathway in tea.
2004	Dr. C. Chattopadhyay NRC on Rapeseed Mustard, Bharatpur	For Development of integrated disease management in oilseeds and vegetable crops using eco-friendly strategies, plant extracts and identification of disease resistance in oilseed crops.
2003	Dr. Naseema Beevi Dr. Thomas Biju Mathew Dr. K. Saradamma Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani	For Development of Eco-Friendly pest control of coconut and palm health care practices.
2002	Dr. R. K. Pathak Central Institute for Sub-tropical Horticulture, Lucknow	For development of agro-techniques for aonla, cultivation on sodic land, rejuvenation of mango, plant nutrient management and pest management.
2001	Dr. Subhas Chandra Mukherjee Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai	For development of Polyvalent Vaccine for immunization against aeromonas hydrophila.
2000	Dr. P. Ananda Kumar IARI, Delhi	For development of fruit borer resistant Bt strains for brinjal, tomato, potato and cabbage.
1999	Dr. T. S. Verma IARI Regional, HP Dr. S. Joshi Dr. P. C. Thakur Principal Scientists, IARI	For development of a variety of Paprika for Oleroresin extraction. The variety Kt P1-19 has been produced and distributed to commercial units for Oleroresin extraction and powder making.
1998	Prof. Jeevan Prakash Verma Plant Pathology, IARI, New Delhi	Development of bacterial damage control of cotton.
1998	Dr. Om Prakash Govila Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi	Development of Downy mildew resistant hybrid for breeding of pollinator.
1997	Dr. Y. R. Sarma Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut	Contribution to disease control of black pepper, cardamom, ginger and cashew.
1996	Dr. Raj Krishan Gupta A.D.G (Soil) I.C.A.R. Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi	Development of nutrient sorption of alkali soil, salt tolerance of plants, tree sapling in saline soil and skimming fresh water from saline ground water.
1995	Dr. V. Arunachalam M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai Shri M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai	Rationalizing genetic concepts in plant breeding.
1994	Dr. Rattan Lal Yadav Cropping Systems Research Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Meerut	Developing of Integrated Nutrient Supply and Management system for Soil Fertility and Productivity of sugarcane.
1993	Dr. Jawaharlal Sehgal National Bureau of Soil Survey, Nagpur	Developed a 3-tier resource mapping methodology using image interpretation, field surveys and cartography. Soil resource mopping and agro-ecological zoning have provided rationale to take land use planning decisions for increased agricultural production on sustainable basis.
1992	Dr. Shanti Lal Mehta Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi	Significant research contributions have been made in the areas of Genetic Engineering of Lathyrus sativus to obtain low toxin cultivar molecular mechanism of storage protein biosynthesis in high lysine cereals, Co-sensitivity of cytochrome oxides differences in plants and nutrition.
1991	Dr. Raj Mani Pandey	For his pioneering work in tissue culture especially pertaining to the cultivation of papayas of a known sex type is one of the most speedy and cost-effective methods to date.
1990	Dr. Yash Pal Abrol	Elucidated the biosynthesis of a number of cyanogenic compounds.
1989	Dr. Anupam Varma	For developing technologies for quick and reliable diagnosis of viral and mycoplasmal diseases (VMDs) of crop plants.
1988	Dr. G. S. Sekhon Potash Research Inst. Of India, Gurgaon	Studies on soil potassium, evaluation of phosphorus Fertilizers, soil testing, plant analysis, environmental pollution leading to optimum use of fertilizers and nutrients.
1987	Dr. S. M. Patel Indian Institute of Low Resistance	Improvement of existing agricultural pump sets. Development of low resistance foot valve for lift irrigation.
1986	Dr. S. C. Mohapatara Central Avian Research Institute, Izatnagar	Poultry Breeding commercial exploitation of IL-I-80 Strain.
1986	Dr. Dalbir Singh College of Agriculture PAU, Ludhiana	Poultry Breeding leading to commercial exploitation of two strains PB – I and Pb – II.
1985	Dr. Inder Pal Abrol Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Haryana	Research and Development of Salt affected soils. Reclamation and utilization of Alkali soils for agriculture and agro forestry.
1984	Dr. S. Bhaskaran Hindustan Level Research Centre, Bombay	Plant Tissue Culture-application to Coconut plantation, cardamon, sugarcane and tomato.
1983	Dr. Akhtar Hussain Central Institute of Medical & Aromatic Plants Lucknow	Development of Agro Technology including disease control, cultivation and processing of Medicinal plants and essential oil bearing plants.
1983	Dr. B. R. Tyagi Plant Breeding Centre Institute of Control, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Lucknow	Development of Agro Technology including disease control, cultivation and processing of Medicinal plants and essential oil bearing plants.
1982	Dr. S. K. Sinha Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi	Cultivation practices of pulses and wheat selection of mutants’ responsive irrigation photosynthesis and nitrogen fixation in pulses.
1981	Dr. B. H. Katarki Agricultural Research Station Dharwad (Karnataka State)	Cotton research leading to development and release to varalaxmi, Jayalaxmi, Soubhagya and DB-3-12 varieties and various hybrids.
1980	Dr. E. A. Siddiq Division of Genetics Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi	Physiochemical and genetic aspects of rice quality leading to quick maturing varieties of basmati rice.
1979	Dr. N. Ganga Prasad Rao National Research Centre, Hyderabad	The improvement of oilseeds, Pulses and discovery of apomixes in sorghum.
1978	Dr. S. H. Patil Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Bombay	Development of 20 Trombay groundnut varieties with use of mutations giving more oil content and higher yields per hectare.
1978	Dr. G. S. Venkatraman Indian Agricultural Research Institute New Delhi	Algology-biological Nitrogen fixation by blue-green Algae and its utilization for rice cultivation.
1977	Dr. C. T. Patel Research Project Co-ordinator I.C.M.F. Surat	Evolution of varied types of cotton and Hybrid-4 variety in particular.
1977	Shri M. J. Balkrishna Rao Geneticist Botanist central Rice Research Institute Cuttack (Orissa)	Development of varieties of rice like Padma, Krishna and Bala.
1976	Dr. G.J. Patel Project Co-ordinator (Tobacco), Agricultural University Anand	High Yield hybrid variety of bidi tobacco.

Biological Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Dr. Atul Goel CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow	For developing a new drug candidate CDRI-1500 from identification to Phase-1 human clinical trial for rapid healing of bone fractures.
2022	Dr. T Govindaraju Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru	For his innovative research, which cuts across the disciplines of chemistry, biology, and biomaterials science with a particular emphasis on the chemical biology of ‘functional and disease amyloids’, has resulted in groundbreaking inventions, and established new paradigms.
2021	Dr. Diwan S. Rawat Professor University of Delhi, New Delhi	For his contribution in synthesis of small organic molecules as potential anti-cancer, anti-parkinsonian and anti-tuberculosis drugs using molecular hybridisation technique.
2020	Dr. Debojyoti Chakraborty Senior Scientist CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, New Delhi	For his successful demonstration of reprogramming patient-derived Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) into Induced Pluripotent Cells (IPSCs).
2020	Dr. Souvik Maiti Principal Scientist CSIR-Institute of Genomics & Integrative Biology, New Delhi	For his contribution to our current understanding of drug development and Toxicity. He has designed, developed and applied small molecules, nanoparticles and molecular tools for chemically modulating gene expression by targeting nucleic acid structures.
2019	Dr. P. Sharat Chandra Professor & Head, Neurosurgery AIIMs, New Delhi	For his contribution to the development of Epilepsy and spine surgery– bloodless surgery to make a very complex procedure Chemispherotomy very safe, effective and highly minimally invasive.
2018	Dr. Pankaj Seth Scientist VI and Professor, National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon	For development of human neutral stemcell model system, which has advanced our knowledge in the area of healthy and diseased brain functions.
2017	Dr. Shyam Sundar Professor of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	For his pioneering work on rapid rK39 strip test which has resulted in breakthrough in the treatment of Kala-azar. There is a global application of this tool for the diagnosis of kala-azar.
2016	No Award
2015	Dr. K. S. M. S. Raghavarao Chief Scientist, Department of Food Engineering, CSIR-CFTRI, Mysore	Application of principles of Chemical Engineering for process and product/ equipment development in the area of food engineering and biotechnology.
2014	Prof. Pradeep Ratilal Vavia Professor of Pharmaceutics Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	For developing the Novel Drug Delivery Systems, Synthesis and application of novel polymers and excipients and targeted drug delivery in cancer treatment.
2013	Dr. Rohit Srivastava Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioenginering, IIT Bombay, Mumbai	For development of a portable urine analysis systemuChek – a low cost smartphone based urine dipstick reader.
2012	Dr. Nihar Ranjan Jana Professor, National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, Gurgaon	For his pioneering work in identifying two Ubiquitin Ligases (CHIP and Ube 3a) as important molecules that can enhance the clearance of mutant proteins in plyglutamine neurodegenerative disorders like Huntington’s Disease (HD).
2011	Dr. Anirban Basu Associate Professor, National Brain Research Center, Haryana	He has discovered that activated microglia aggravate brain damage suppressors of central neurons system inflammation have a beneficial effect in a mouse model of JE.
2010	Prof. Arvind M. Lali Prof. of Chemical Engg. & Head, DBT-ICT Centre for Energy Biosciences, ICT, Mumbai	He has contributed extensively in the area of bioprocessing and enzyme catalysis especially developing novel technology solutions for the modern day biotech and biopharma industry in India and abroad. Has developed a novel basic technology platform for India’s first major cellulosic Bio ethanol pilot plant.
2009	Prof. Kasturi Datta Distinguished Biotechnology Prof. DBT, School of Environmental Sciences, New Delhi	She has contributed in the advancement of identifying a human novel gene habpl and its biological function in cellular signaling.
2008	No Award
2007	Dr. Navin Khanna Senior Scientist & Group Leader, ICGEB, New Delhi	For development of Hepatitis B Vaccine & diagnostic kits.
2006	Dr. A. Ahmed Senior Scientist E-II National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	For development of the technique for the synthesis of nano – materials mimicking biological systems & processes.
2005	Dr. Samir K. Brahmachari Director General CSIR, New Delhi	For Development of structural flexibility of DNA, molecular analysis of genetic disorders and predictive markers of complex disorders.
2004	Dr. Balram Bhargava AIIMS, New Delhi	For Development of coronary stent using platinum-iridium alloy for angioplasty.
2003	Dr. S. P. S. Khanuja Director CIMAP, Lucknow	For development of elite chemo types of medicinal plants high value crops for agriculture and molecular markers for engineering the genotypes of plants.
2002	Dr. Mrs. Kiran Katoch Dy. Dir. & Head, Central JALMA Institute for Leprosy, Agra	For development of vaccine for immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis of leprosy.
2001	Dr. Sudhanshu Vrati Staff Scientist, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi	For contribution in treatment of Japanese Encephalitis, major epidemic form of brain infection of children.
2000	Dr. Girish Sahni Scientist E II (CSIR).	For development of Streptokinase for treatment of myocardial infarction.
1999	Dr. P. V. Subba Rao President, The U B Group	For development of biotechnologies such as Hydroxycitrisol.
1998	Dr. Rabindranath Mukhopadhyaya Cell & Development Pathology Division, Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai	Characterization of HIV isolates and developments of Western Bolt for sero detection of HIV infection.
1998	Dr. Mrs. Surekha M. Zingde Chemistry division, Cancer Research Institute, Mumbai	Checkmite and Soluneem based on natural products and antidotes for snakebites from chicken egg yolk.
1997	Dr. Vijay K. Chaudhry Delhi University
1996	Dr. N. Kochupillai All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi	Development of Radio-immunoassay (RIA) for eradication of nutritional iodine deficiency.
1995	Dr. Suresh Ramnath Naik Dr. Girish Mahadeorao Bhopale Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd, Pune	Development of toxoplasma detection kits for antibodies in toxoplasmosis diseases.
1994	Dr. S. K. Gupta National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi	Development of immunodiagnostic kits for pregnancy detection, streptococci infection and causative agent for rheumatic fever.
1993	Dr. Ramamoorthy Vaidyanatha Swamy Director Dr. Karumuru Mallikarajana Rao Joint Director, Defense Research & Development Establishment Gwalior	This research team in DRDE, Gwalior has developed after intensive laboratory, field and pilot plant studies (over a period of one decade), a technology for manufacture of the new multi-insect repellent namely N, N-diethylphenylacetamide (DEPA).
1992	Dr. Lalji Singh Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology, Hyderabad	Dr. Singh and his colleagues in the CCMB, at Hyderabad, developed a probe called Bkm-derived probe for NDA fingerprinting, As a fall out of their earlier Internationally well known work on the mechanisms of determination of sex.
1991	No Award
1990	No Award
1989	Dr. Suprabhat Ray Dr. Ved Prakash Kamboj Centaur Drug Research Institue, Lucknow	For having made outstanding contributions in the area of contraceptives by developing a novel non-steroidal postcoital orally effective drug Centchroman.
1988	Dr. A. F. Mascarenhas Scientist-F Div. of Biochemical Sciences National Chemical Laboratory Pune	Application of plant cell culture Obtaining high multiplication rates for sugarcane Co-740 and elite varieties of cardamom for rapid clonal propagation of Eucalyptus tereticornis.
1987	Dr. V. C. Vora Dr. M. C. Bhatia Dr. S. K. Chatterjee Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow	Development of Fermentation Process Technology for converting benzaldehyde to 1-Phenyl acetyl carbinol an intermediate for 1-ephedrine hydrochloride.
1986	Dr. B. N. Dhawan : Scientist Central Drug Research Institute Chattar Manzil Palace Lucknow	Pre-clinical and clinical evaluation leading to development of DILEX-C, CEMTOCAIN, CENTOSYN AND GUGLIP.
1985	Dr. Prabhakar Shripad Borkar Dr. S. Ramachandran Dr. Churya Sivaraman Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd. Pimpri Pune-411 018	Development of high-tech process for production of 6-APA.
1984	No Award
1983	Dr. A. P. Joshi Dr. S. V. Gangal C.S.I.R. Centre for Bio-Chemicals University of Delhi, New Delhi 110007	Production of Allergens for respiratory allergies. Propagation of therapy.
1982	No Award
1981	Dr. N. M. Khanna Dr. Jagat Pal Singh Sarin Dr. Satyawan Singh Shri Ramesh Chandra Nandi Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow	Medicinal chemistry, development of new contraceptive agents, devices and drug delivery systems and drug Standardization.
1980	No Award
1979	Shri P.S. Appukuttan Dr. Subal Bishayee Dr. Avadesha Suroli Dr. D. Thambi Dorai Indian Institute of Experimental Medicine, Calcutta Dr. Shiv Pillai Kothari Centre of Gastro-enterology, Calcutta.	Development method of indigenous production of lectins having wide application in medicine and industry.
1978	Dr. V. Jagannathan Dy. Director & Head, Biochemistry Division National Chemical Laboratory Pune.	Development of high-yielding virus-free sugarcane though tissue culture.
1977	No Award
1976	No Award

Chemical Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Dr. Ashwin Patwardhan Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	For his significant contribution to the process of liquid-liquid extraction of active materials from phosphoric acid.
2022	Dr. Shirish Sonawane National Institute of Technology, Warangal	For his development of a novel cavitation-based processes for pigment grade nano-iron oxide, nano-calcium carbonate and nano-ceramic membrane which has been transferred to a company in Ahmedabad and are in commercial production.
2021	Prof. T. Pradeep Professor of Chemistry TM, Chennai	For his significant contribution to the discovery of advanced materials and phenomena to remove containments, ‘especially pesticides and arsenic, from water, He is a pioneer in nano-technology for drinking water purification,
2021	Dr. P. Thanikalvelan Senior Principal Scientist CCSIR-Central Leather Research Institute Chennai	For his ground breaking contribution to the understanding of leather making processes from first principles in rendering them environmentally more sustainable and economically viable.
2020	Dr. Parmod S. Kumbhar President & Chief Technology Officer Praj Industries Led, Pune	For his development of unique furfural technology first for an Indian company, from CS sugars derived from Biomass, which is licensed to BASF, an European Chemical Giant.
2019	Dr. N. V. Choudary Scientist Emeritus HPCL, Bengaluru	For development of over 40 products & processes, which include adsorbents and adsorption processes,catalyst and catalytic processes, processes chemicals for petroleum refining.
2019	Dr. S. V. Joshi Head, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology ICT, Mumbai	For Introducing cost-effective technologies for many generic APIs on ‘commercial scale, leading to the availability of generic APIs to Indian population at affordable prices.
2018	Dr. Srivari Chandrasekhar Director, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad	For contributions to the total synthesis of scarce marine natural products and organ catalysts which are globally recognized. Fourteen processes developed for semi-synthetic drugs and pharmaceuticals have been commercialized.
2017	Dr. Madhukar O.Garg President, Refining and Petrochemicals R&D, Reliance Research and Development Center, Mumbai	For significant contributions in the area of petroleum refining and petrochemicals through commercialization of twenty-five technologies as regards solvent extraction and thirteen technologies in refining and petrochemicals.
2016	Dr A. A. Kulkarni Scientist, CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	Evolution of engineering designs for several multi-phase reactors, including micro-reactors and flow reactors.
2016	Dr. R. S. Somani Inorganic Materials & Catalysis Division, CSIR-CSMCRI, Bhavnagar	Development of technology for the manufacture of Zeolite-A (detergent builder) from sodium aluminium liquor and from low grade Kutch Bauxite.
2015	Dr. A. K. Das Head (Refinery R&D and Process Dev), Reliance Industries Ltd., Jamnagar Refinery, Jamnagar	Development of several processes, namely Indane maximization – INDMAX,Needle coke, etc. from concept to commercialization for conversion of residues to LPG and light olefins. Setting up facilities for refinery process research and FCC laboratory; development of FCC kinetic model and marketing of refining technologies.
2014	Dr. V. V. Ranade Dy. Director, NCL, Pune	For the development of CFD Simulation for design of chemical equipments which has been widely accepted by diverse range of chemical industry.
2014	Dr. R. Natarajan Director, Reprocessing Group, IGCAR, Kalpakkam	For developing process and equipments for processing and reprocessing of nuclear reactor fuel.
2013	Dr. Ulhas Kharul Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR – NCL, Pune	For developing technologies for manufacturing ultra-filtration membranes for drinking water purification.
2013	Dr. A. V. R. Reddy Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR- CSMCRI, Bhavnagar	For developing the thin film composite R. O. membrane for desalination and hollow fibre membrane technology for drinking water purification.
2012	Dr. R. B. N. Prasad Chief Scientist & Head, IICT, Hyderabad	For developing a novel enzymatic degumming process for rice bran oil production.
2012	Prof. B. N. Thorat Dept. of Chemical Engg.ICT,Mumbai	For developing ‘Solar Conduction Dryer’ technology having significant potential in post harvest preservation of food products.
2011	Prof. Ashok Kumar Shukla Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	He has developed several of electrochemical energy storage systems which have been patented and some of them have been commercialized by companies in India.
2011	Dr. Darbha Srinivas Chief Scientist & Professor AcSIR National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	His research on solid catalyzed transesterification of fatty acid triglycerides to biodiesel has been licensed to a US Company which has built a pilot installation which is working satisfactorily.
2010	Dr. Pushpito Kumar Ghosh Director, CSMCRI, Bhavnagar	His accomplishments cover a wide range of derived products and biofuels.These include, water desalination technologies. Innovations related to common salt production, low sodium salt, recovery of potash, production of carrageenan, biodiesel from Jatropha etc.
2009	Shri Sandip Kumar Ghosh Director, Chemical Engg. Group, BARC, Mumbai	He has significant contribution in the process development and recovery of nuclear materials of interest to DAE from ores, intermediates and waste streams.
2009	Dr. N. P. H. Padmanabhan MGM Chair Professor, School of Minerals Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar	He has made a Group to develop a technoeconomically viable process flow-sheet to extract Uranium from the ores of Tummalapalle, Andhra Pradesh and the process has been translated into a 3000 tpd operating industrial plant.
2008	Dr. A. J. Varma Dy. Director (Scientist ‘G’), NCL, Pune	For contribution in the development of high pressure steam based process for the conversion of waste NCL, Pune agricultural product such as sugarcane bagasse into high value constituent polymers such as Cellulose, Hemicellulose and Lignin.
2007	Dr. V. K. Gupta Head & Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd, Hazira Mfg Dvn, Surat	For contribution in the development of RELCAT and series of catalyst for the manufacture of a polypropylene.
2006	Dr. R. V. Jasra Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries Ltd, Vadodara	For development of catalysis based synthesis routes for chemicals such as Styrene Epoxide, 2 ethyl – Hexanol & Food Grade Hexane which have been commercialized.
2005	Dr. A. B. Halgeri IPCL, Baroda	For development of new generation super selective geolite based catalyst for manufacture of Para diethyl benzene (P D E B) by adsorptive separation process.
2004	Dr. K.R. Krishnamurthy Vice President (R&D) & Head, IPCL, Baroda	For development of catalysts and catalytic processes in petrochemical and petroleum refining industries.
2003	Shri Prashant Purushottam Barve Scientist E-II, National Chemical, Laboratory, Pune	For development of Arylamido Tert Butyl Sulfonicacid (ATBS) specialty polymers used in acrylic fibers enhanced oil recovery and water treatment.
2002	Dr. R. A. Joshi Division of Organic Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	For pioneering contributions in drugs and pharmaceuticals. He has developed chiral drugs such as S-amlodipine besylate as well as Vitamin B6, cetirizine hydrochloride, nevirapine, atorvastain and pioglitazone.
2001	No Award
2000	Dr. G. N. Qazi Director, RRL, Jammu	For development of environmentally sound fermentation process for production of D-gluconates.
1999	Dr. J. S. Yadav Deputy Director, IICT, Hyderabad	For his contributions in development of drugs and their intermediates and agrochemicals.
1998	Shri Maheshkumar Ramniklal Gandhi Central Salt & Marine Research Institute Bhavnagar	Development of detergent grade Zeolite.
1997	Dr. T. Ramasami Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai	Development of chromium aluminum synthetic tanning agent, Alcrotan.
1996	Dr. A. B. Pandit U D C T, Mumbai	Development of multiphase reactor and bubble dynamics in large- scale fermenter.
1995	Dr. G. D. Yadav University Dept of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	Contribution to phase transfer catalysis, flow through porous media and enhance oil recovery.
1994	Dr. M. K. Gurjar Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad	Contribution towards the synthesis of drugs and development of novel method for drug manufacturing.
1993	Dr. Vasant Ramchandra Choudhary Scientist-F, Chemical Engineering Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	He has made several original contributions, with many firsts to his credit, in frontier areas of great scientific and technological importance. National Chemical Laboratory, Pune His very recent work on the complying of exothermic and a endothermic process (by carrying out them simultaneously) in the conversion of natural gas to ethylene and syngas has eliminated most of the serious limitations of the oxidative natural gas conversion processes, thus increasing greatly their techno economical feasibility.
1992	Prof. Joshi Jyeshtharaj Bhalchandra Professor of Chemical Engineering, Dept. of Chemical Technology, University of Bombay, Matunga, Bombay	Developed reliable, rational and unified design procedure for mechanically agitated and sparked multiphase reactors.
1991	Shri Subramanian Sivasanker	For developing catalysis and processes for the dewaxing of Petroleum fractions in the diesel and lube oil ranges.
1990	No Award
1989	Dr. Raghunath Vitthal Chaudhari	For his outstanding contributions in the area of Chemical Reaction Engineering and Industrial Homogeneous Catalysis.
1988	Dr. U. T. Bhalerao Dr. A. A. Khan Shri R.N. Parlikar Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad	Development of Process Technology of pesticides-Chlorpyriphos Monocrotophos, DDVP Butachior (Herbicide).
1987	Dr. S. Sivaram Sr. Manager (R&D) Dr. M. Ravindranathan Manager (R&D) Research Centre Indian Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. Vadodara	Development of active Copper Catalysts for hydration of acrylonitrile to acrylamine under neutral conditions a useful organic monomer.
1986	Prof. Rajinder Kumar Chemical Engineering Indian Institute of Science Bangalore	Development of new technologies for production of Copper Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate and activated Carbon. Design of energy efficient domestic stoves with agricultural waste as fuel.
1986	Dr. G. R. Venkitakrishnan Dy. Director & Head Process Development Division National Chemical Laboratory Pune	Development of process technologies for industrial organic chemicals.
1985	Dr. Gopalakrishna Thyagarajan Director Central Leather Institute Adyar, Madras	Development for processes for new types of pesticides used in agriculture and for tranquilizer drugs.
1984	Dr. A. V. Rama Rao National Chemical Laboratory Pune	Organic Chemical Synthesis of biologically active drugs, pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, vitamins, industrial chemicals and intermediates.
1983	Shri M.R. Kurup Director, SHAR Centre P.O. Nellore A.P	Development of propellants and propellant systems for rockets for launching of space satellites.
1982	Dr. Paul Ratnasamy : Head, Inorganic Chemical Division. National Chemical Laboratory Pune	Heterogeneous Catalysis-Elucidation of surface-structure of Cobalt- Molybdenum catalyst for Petroleum Refining Iron and Lanthanum Silicate Zeolites.
1981	Prof. A. R. Vasudev Murthy Prof. G. Suryan Indian Institution of Science Bangalore	Synthetic quartz, ferromagnetic garnets and silicon leading to production of silicon based materials such as Silicon tetrachloride and ethyl silicate and electronic grade silicon.
1980	Dr. L. K. Doraiswamy Director National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	Chemical reactions engineering and chemical engineering thermodynamics leading to development of indigenous technology and production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
1979	Dr. K. S. G. Doss Former Director Central Electrochemical Research Institute Karaikudi	Discovery of Faradic rectification Radio frequency Polarograhy used to determine traces of metals and unique method of determining rates of fastest electrode reaction.
1979	Dr. Sukh Dev Director Malti-Chem Research Centre Nandesari	Carene Molecule, production of menthol from careen, transformation of carene into transchrysanthermic acid.
1978	Dr. N. V. Bringi Chief Scientist Hindustan Lever Research Centre Bombay.	Upgrading and utilization of minor oils such as Kusum, Karanja Neem, rice bran oil, castor oil for manufacture of soap.
1977	No Award
1976	No Award

Electrical & Electronic Sciences & Technology

Note: Since 2001, Electrical Sciences & Technology has been merged with Electronic Sciences & Technology to form a new category called Electrical and Electronic Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	No Award
2022	No Award
2021	Dr. Mayank Shrivastava Faculty Member IISc, Bengaluru	For his pioneering contribution in the field of applications of emerging materials like Gallium Nitride (GaN), atomically thin two-dimensional materials like Graphene and TMDCs, in electronic and electrooptic devices.
2021	Dr. Kannan Lakshminarayan Professor, Dept. of Engineering Design ITM, Chennai	For successfully designing and developing high Efficiency Traction Motors for electrical vehicles and its gainful commercialisation.
2020	Dr. Yogesh Singh Chauhan Professor IT Kanpur	For developing World’s first Industry Standard Model for Gan HEMT Model – ASH-Gan-HEMT and pioneering work for development of compact models for futuristic devices, including GAA, NCFET, I-IV and TMD transistors.
2020	Dr. Prabhjot Kaur Co-founder & CEO Esmito Solutions Pvt Ltd	For his contribution to design, development and setting up the innovative EV charging solutions and battery swapping platform as also development of Solar DC technologies & Electric vehicles.
2019	Prof. Shanthi Pavan Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering IITM, Chennai	For his fundamental contribution in the areas of analog and mixed signal VLSI design through new designs and design techniques. His contribution to integrated filters and data convertors have been used in multiple industrial products worldwide.
2018	Prof. Kiran Kuchi Professor, Electrical Engineering, IIT Hyderabad	For invention of India’s first 5G standards essential patents and significant contribution to SEPs on low PAPR waveform “pi/2 BPSK with spectrum shaping” in 5G NR, NB-IoT TDD in 3GPP and study item on massive MIMO cloud RAN based on non-linear precoding.
2017	Prof. V. Kamakoti Professor – Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai	For development of Shakti Series of Processors – a culmination of various processor research projects. For efforts in developing computational hardware which helps build capabilities to secure and control data movement and transportation at the interfaces of computing machines.
2016	Shri Rakesh Goel Managing Director & CEO, S.K. Dynamics Pvt. Ltd., Roorkee	For designs of power-electric systems in India, which include Motors and Motor Controls, Electromechanical Engineering, Digital Signal Processing & Processors, Embedded Software, Power Electronics, FPGA, Analog and Digital Electronics, System Engineering, Prototype Manufacturing Capability & Product Engineering.
2015	Prof. G. Venkatesh ADI Chair Professor, Dept of EE, IIT Madras, Chennai	Contribution to the field of wireless and broadband embedded communications from India.
2014	Dr. C. S. Rao President of Reliance Communications Ltd. Bangalore	For his contributions in development of several First time designs of network for Indian Army, Indian Navy, VSNL and Design of the Advanced Radio Network Controller SW suite for 3G/UMTS.
2013	Prof. Shabbir N. Merchant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IITB, Mumbai	For developing solutions of signal and image processing problems faced by Indian defence and ‘A channel estimation based approach to Backoff adjustment method for MAC System’.
2012	Prof. Rudra Pratap Professor and Chairperson, Centre for Nano Science and Engg. IISc., Bangalore	For the development of MEMS based electrostatic acoustic transducer ,FET sensor for sensing pressure/force and inertial displacements and CAPFET sensor for sensing analytic.
2011	Shri Narasimhan Venkatesh Vice Chair., Communications and Signal Processing Societies join Chapter, IEEE, Hyderabad	He has made significant and innovative contributions to the IEEE, 802.11 series of standards for WLAN methodologies and protocols (specifically 11 b/a/g, 11a and 11ac). He was instrumental in incorporating these innovations into WLAN chipsets.
2010	Dr. Abhay Karandikar Prof. & Head, Dept. of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai	He has made pioneering contributions towards the development of technology for telecom and broadband Internet access with a specific focus on Indian service providers. He has evolved an Innovative architecture that leverages the potential of Ethernet for providing Quality of Service (QoS) based triple play services.
2009	Dr. A. N. Rajagopalan Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering IIT Madras, Chennai	He has devised novel methods to extract 3D shapes using the degree of blur in an image as a cue for depth estimation and continues to define and revolutionize this exciting area.
2008	Dr. Kumar N. Sivarajan Chief Technology Officer, Tejas Networks India Ltd. Bangalore	For contribution in the area of communications and data transmission and sharing the same through high speed optical and other net work design and developments efficiently.
2007	No Award
2006	Shri Vinay L. Deshpande Chairman& CEO, Encore Software Ltd, Bangalore	For development of hardware solutions such as PCs, notebooks, handheld devices and compatible software products such as machine compilers, software for modems and cell phone.
2005	Prof. M. Balakrishnan Prof. P. V. Madhusudhan Rao Prof. Kolin Paul IIT, New Delhi Shri Dipendra Manocha National Assn for Blind New Delhi	For Development of Smart Cane for visually Challenged persons. It consist of ultrasonic ranger, vibrator and microcontroller having a range of 3 meter.
2005	Dr. K. Radhakrishnan Diector, NRSA (ISRO) ,Hyderabad	For Development of data acquisition system for remote sensing satellites, environment security and disaster management system.
2004	Shri V. Chander Director, Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory, Cochin.	For Development of Sonar system for ships, submarines and helicopters.
2004	Shri B.K.Sinha Founder and former Director, SAMEER Mumbai.	For Development of microware, antenna, linear accelerator, integrated optics and atmospheric probing instruments.
2003	Dr. M. D. Raj Narayan Founder& former Director DERL (DRDO) Hyderabad	For Development of Radar and Electronic warfare technologies.
2003	Dr. R. R. Navalgund Director, Space Applications Center, ISRO, Ahmadabad	For Development of remote sensing application programs for space application, integrated mission for sustainable Development and Disaster management support program.
2002	Mr. S. Rangarajanl Sterling Group & Pentamedia Graphic Ltd., Chennai Dr. Krishna Rao Venkatesh Spectrum Infotech, Bangalore Mr. A. Rudhiramoorthy Bharat Electronics Ltd., Bangalore	For development of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) BEL model.
2002	Mr. J. B. Venkataratnam Electronic Manufacturing Services Div., Hyderabad Mr. Gadde Raja Koteswara Rao FOSAPP/ISD/ECIL, Cherlapally, Hyderabad	For For development of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) ECIL model.
2001	Dr. K. N. Shankara Director, Space Applications Centre, Indian Space Research Organization, Ahmadabad	For pioneering role in design and development of variety of transponders for INSAT Communication Satellite Program.
2001	Dr. E. Bhagirath Rao Formerly Director, Institute of Armament Technology, Pune	For development of S-Band Troposcatter equipment for Indian Air Force.

Original Category – Electrical Sciences & Technology

2000	Dr. Bhaskar Ramamurthi IIT, Chennai	For contribution to image coding,modern algorithms,wireless local loop system and direct internet access system.
1999	Prof. B. B. Bhattacharya Prof. M. K. Kundu Prof. C. A. Murthy ISI, Kolkata	For development of new techniques for processing digital images.
1998	Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar Space Apllication Centre, Ahemdabad	Development of electro optical imaging instruments for meteorological and remote sensing applications.
1997	Shri P. S. Veeraraghavan Shri John P. Zachariah Dr. R. Vikraman Nair Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Tiruvanathapuram	Development of Automic Launch Processing System(ALPS) for the PSLV misssion of ISRO.
1996	Prof. L. M. Patnaik Professor, Microprocessor’s Application Indian Institute of Science, Banglore	Pioneering contribution to computer science and engineering.
1995	Prof. M. V. Pitke TATA Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai	Development of Technology for Digital Switching System.
1994	Prof. Bharathi Bhat Prof. Shiban K. Koul IIT, New Delhi	Development of Ka-bend Wave component and Ferrite phase shifter for defence organisations.
1993	Dr. Vijay P. Bhatkar Executive Director, Center for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune	Delivered the PARAM 8000 system on par in technology and performance with the developments in Europe. 26 installations of PARAM, 4 of which are outside India.
1992	Smt. D. Lakshmi BEL, Bangalore	The Versatile Console Systems was designed, developed, manufactured and installed on the INS VIKRANT, INS GODAVARI, INS GANGA, and INS GOMATI. Extensive sea trials were conducted ‘on each of the above warships to commission and prove the system developed from indigenous and technological efforts for operations use.
1991	Smt. Lakshmi G. Menon OCS, Mumbai	As Engineer-in-Charge R&D, Overseas Communication Service, responsible for installation /tests/co-ordination with supplier of computer Controlled Telex/Telegraph Systems and for specifying new systems.
1990	Dr. Vasudev K. Aatre Dr. G. Devarajan Shri S. Kedarnath Shenoy	For the design & development of Airborne Sonic Processor System & Modular Fibre Optic Data Bus NPOL, Cochin.
1989	Dr. V. Prasad Kodali Dept. of Electronics, New Delhi	For his contribution in the development of tracking radars as Project Leader for Microwave Transmit Receiver Chains. These radars are still being used as vital ground support facility for the Nation’s space program.
1988	Dr. M. S. Narasimhan I.I.T., Madras	Developing Design Methodology of large reflector antennas and high performance feed systems. Design analysis of tropo-antennas of INDO-USSR tropolink RCPO tropo-antennas and of EMI between DF antennas and radar reflector in a war vessel.
1987	Shri S. Rajendran Director LRDE, DRDO, Bangalore	Development of high performance Doppler Surveillance Radar.
1986	Shri K. P. P. Nambiar Dept. of Electronics, New Delhi	Establishment of Industrial Electronic R&D Center in India, establishment of a chain of Industrial complexes in Kerala; establishing leadership in development of Electronics Industry in India.
1985	Prof. P. V. S. Rao Group Captain A. B. Mehta Wing Cdr. J. R. Bankapur Mr. Sugata Sanyal Mr. Aniruddha Sen Wing Cdr. T. V. Venkataraman Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay	Design, development and production of an Automatic Data Handling System (ADHS) for strategic air defence of India.
1984	Prof. A. B. Bhattacharya IIT, New Delhi	Solid-state devices LSI/VLSI Technology. Production of indigenous components.
1983	Dr. R. P. Shenoy V. Subramaniam Shri Y. Pichi Reddy R. L. Verma Electronics & Radar Development Establishment High Grounds, Bangalore	Military radar and communication systems such as Mortar Locating Radar, VHF/ UHF Direction finding equipment, Automatic Electronic Switch.
1982	Dr. Srinivasan NPOL, (DR&D) Cochin Dr. A. Paulraj Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	Oceanographic Instrumentation Underwater detection techniques and sonar systems
1981	Dr. B. D. Pradhan Dr. S. R. Borkar Shri N. A. Gandhi Shri S. A. Mhatre Tata Electronics Companies, Bombay	Development and production of advance defence electronic equipment in the field of radar systems.
1980	Prof. U. R. Rao Director I.S.A.C., Bangalore	Design, fabrication and launching of Aryabhata and Apple Satellites.
1979	Shri T. V. Ramamurti Shri N. Radhakrishna Nair Central Electronics Ltd., Sahibabad	Development and Production of high permeability ferrites used in telecommunications television industry.
1978	Dr. V. Narayan Rao Shri C.R. Chakravarty Dr. M. S. V. Gopal Rao Defence Electronics Research La., Hyderabad	Sonar, underwater sound propagation and Electronic and naval weapon system and Digital Electronics and application to communications and radar system.
1977	Dr. J. Das Dr. M. N. Faruqui Dr. P. K. Chatterjee Dr. C. V. Chakravarty Shri T. S. Lamba Dr. S. Rakshit Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	Development of Digital Communication Systems Speech processing.
1976	Shri R. V. Sitaram Head, Microwave Engineering Division Shri K. V. Ramanathan Head, Solid Electronics Division Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay	Development of Microwave Technology & Solid State Technology devices and equipment.

Original Category – Electronic Sciences & Technology

2000	No Award
1999	Prof. R. Arockiasamy IIT, Delhi	For development of pollution free electric and hybrid electric vehicles for city transportation.
1998	Shri G. P. Shrivastava Head Control Instrumentation Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai	Development of instrumented pipeline inspection gauge for measurement of pipe thickness of oil pipelines.
1997	No Award
1996	Shri Sudhir Ganan Bhat Managing Director, Dura Magnets (P) Ltd, Satara	Development of Alnico Magnet.
1995	Shri G. B. Meemamsi Member Steering Committee, Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), New Delhi	Development of electronic switching systems.
1994	Prof. V. T. Ranganathan Prof. V. Ramanarayanan Indian Institute of Sciences, Banglore	Development of power electronic products.
1993	Dr. A. R. Kalyanaraman Senior Deputy Director The South India Textile Research Association, Coimbatore	He has designed ancillaries, which are energy savers when used in textile machines. Already about 5 lakhs energy saving spindles are in use in the industry. The SITRALISED ENERGY SAVING TAPE designed by hi ensures a saving in energy even with respect to Synthetic Laminated tapes.
1992	Dr. P. S. Goel Controls & Mission Area, I.S.A.C., Bangalore	He developed close control for spinning satellites for the first time in the world. He developed the challenging 3-axis stabilization technology for first time for APPLE Satellite, a major breakthrough for ISRO.
1991	Dr. S. C. Kapoor	For the following development activities: 1.Development of 800 Kv Equipment Specification 2. GIS Specification & Engineering aspects. 3. Back-to-back HVDC Valve Module Testing facility 4. Synthetic test facility for SVC’s Valves 5. Automation for Sub-stations
1990	Dr. S. C. Gupta Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram	For his work, which has resulted in self-reliance in all aspects of control, navigation and guidance of rockets and satellite launch vehicles and of major components of the attitude control system of satellites.
1989	Dr. Hari Ram Sharma Member (Hydro) Central Electricity Authority, Delhi	For the extensive work in the field of Hydro Power on subjects like design of power intake in run-of-the river Hydro Electric Schemes, Operation Schedule for the Yamuna Hydro Scheme, criteria for elimination of surge tanks at Hydro Power Plants fed by long pressure conduits, tidal power technology in the country.
1988	Shri Mukesh Bandari Managing Director Electrotherm Machines (I) P. Ltd., Vatva, Ahmedabad	Development of medium frequency solid-state generators up to 500 KW for applications in melting, heating and hardening and firing circuits for electronic drilling rigs.
1987	Prof. V. V. Sastry Dept. of Electrical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, Madras	Phase shift modification for speed change of Induction machines. Design optimization of electrical machines using CAD. Developing smart motor controller for energy saving.
1986	Dr. M. Ramamoorty Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore	Development of solid state Relays, high voltage switchgear, high frequency Inverter of 200 KW for induction melting.
1983 & 1984	Shri S. N. Seshadri Head, Reactor Control Division BARC, Mumbai	Design, fabrication and installation of control system of fast critical facility – Radio telescopes and Servomechanism control engineering.
1976 & 1982	No Award

Environmental Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Prof. Ligy Philip Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai	For her contribution to both basic and applied research, particularly on water treatment, solid waste management and decontamination.
2022	Dr. Gangagni Rao Anupoju CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad	For his significant contribution to both basic and applied research for waste to energy and better air for the welfare of the society. He has developed novel high-rate anaerobic wastewater treatment processes for organic liquid effluents and executed full scale “BIOFILTER” for the purification of waste and off gases emanating from industry.
2021	Dr. K. P. Nyati Environment Professional New Delhi	For his contribution to the establishment of industrial pollution prevention and control services at NPC and thus to the goal of sustainable development. Also for contribution to the work of UN-IPCC– a joint winnner of the Nobel Peace Prize, 2007.
2020	Dr. Makarand Ghangrekar Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering IT, Kharagpur	For his contribution to the development Of Bioelectric Toilet, which offers effective onsite treatment of the waste, generated from tollet and simutaneously produce electricity for illuminating toilet and premises at night and treated water reused back to maintain cleanliness.
2020	Dr. Nitin Kumar Labhasetwar Chief Scientist & Head CCSIR-NEERI, Nagpur	For his contribution to the Fundamental Science of Environmental Catalysis, Photocatalysis and Nano-materials and development of ‘Green Dispo’, an energy efficient improved sanitary pad incinerator.
2019	Dr. Mukesh Sharma Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering IT, Kanpur	For his pioneering research in Air Quality Monitoring through Air Quality Index, Management & Control, which has served the Nation and Humanity in terms of better Air Quality & Public Health.
2018	Dr. P. Chandramohan Former Scientist, CSIR-NIO, Goa Managing Director, INDOMER, Chennai	For developing a very strong and vital database for the entire India Coast on coastal environment parameters on waves, currents, tides and sediment characteristics.
2017	Dr. S. Venkata Mohan Principal Scientist , Bioengineering and Environmental Sciences Lab, CEEFF, CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad	For his significant contributions in the domain of environmental engineering specifically in the interface of biotechnology and bioenergy. His interdisciplinary research approach has established a comprehensive and systematic link between waste remediation and renewable energy generation.
2016	Prof. Vinod Tare Department of Civil Engineering, 116 Western Laboratory, IIT Kanpur	contribution in the area of Processes for Natural Resource Conservation and Regeneration, Physiochemical, Biological and Ecological Processes, Water and Wastewater Treatment and Modelling and Simulation of Environmental Systems, EIA & EA.
2015	Prof. Deepak Kantawala Independent Consultant, Mumbai	contribution in the area of environment protection ingeneral and wastewater treatment in particularfor various industry subsectors, such as pharmaceuticals and pesticides, common effluent treatment plants for industrial estates, sewage treatment plants and river basin surveys.
2014	Prof. Virendra Sethi Professor, CESE, IITB, Mumbai	For the development of simple and low cost gasification clean up system for hot producer gas from thermo-chemical gasification of biomass.
2013	Dr. S. R. Wate Director, NEERI, Nagpur	For the development of technology and construction and operation of on-site waste treatment for re-drill site waste management to control oil pollution.
2012	Dr. B. N. Goswami Director, IITM, Pune	For the development and installation of State of the art Climate Prediction System and short and medium range weather prediction system.
2011	Dr. Rakesh Kumar Scientist & Head Mumbai Zonal Center National Environmental Engg. Research Institute, Mumbai	He has contributed extensively in a variety of areas related to environmental science and technology, air and water pollution, solid waste management, environment modeling, environment impact and risk assessment and so on.
2010	Prof. C. K. Varshney Professor Emeritus (JNU), New Delhi	He has been researching in the field of environmental science for over five decades – especially in the fields of natural wetlands and state of rivers and surface water bodies in India, biodiversity and environmental impact assessment and so on.
2009	Dr. Ashok K. Singhvi Outstanding Scientist & J. C. Bose National Fellow, Physical Research Lab, Ahmedabad.	He has made outstanding contribution to Environmental Science & Technology, particularly in the area of geoscienes.
2008	Dr. S. K. Dube Former Director, IIT Kharagpur and currently in IIT, New Delhi.	For contribution and the development of various mathematical models accounting for the atmospheric and metrological phenomena in the prediction of tropical storms and its effects mosquitoes and bio-environmental malaria control.
2007	Dr. Tapan Chakrabarti Acting Director, NEERI, Nagpur.	For contribution Environmental Biotechnology and its application for the remediation of toxic wastewater and hazardous sludge treatment and management.
2006	Shri Paritosh C. Tyagi Former Chairman, CPCB, New Delhi.	For contributed to the development of the sustainableframework and its implementation through a variety of State and Central governmental agencies and NGO’s.
2005	Prof. C. R. Babu Professor Emeritus CEMDE, School of Environment Studies, University of Delhi.	For Contribution to conservation of Biodiversity ecosystem, management and environmental microbiology.
2004	Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami DG CSIR/Secretary DST.	For Development of Pollution Control system in leather industry.
2003	Prof. H. Y. MohanRam INSA Honorary Scientist (2006), (Former Prof. Of Botany , University of Delhi).	For Development of tissue culture of bamboos, bananas and legumes.
2002	Prof. R. Gadagkar Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.	For contribution to structural evolution of insect societies leading to better understanding of social life in animals.
2001	Dr. V. P. Sharma Formerly Addl. DG, ICMR and Director, Malaria Research Centre, New Delhi.	For pioneering work on entomology, genetic control of mosquitoes and bio-environmental malaria control.
2000	Dr. A. P. Mitra NPL, New Delhi.	For contribution in the field of upper atmospheric and ionospheric research.
1999	Prof. A. K. Sharma Calcutta University, Kolkata.	For contribution to cell and chromosome research with particular reference to plant sciences and evolutionary biology, biodiversity and their relationship to the environment.

Mechanical & Structural Sciences & Technology

YEAR	WINNERS	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Dr. Nagahanumaiah Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI), Bangalore	For his pioneering initiatives in technology marketing and incubation initiatives, elevating the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 65 potential technologies slated for transfer.
2022	Prof. Dilip Kumar Pratihar Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur	For his contributions in identifying the root causes of failure of the Gas Turbine Unit and Pigtail of catalyst tube. He has contributed significantly in the development of fuzzy logic-based data mining tools. These developments have immensely benefitted the Industry and Society.
2021	Dr. Kirti Chandra Sahu Professor, Dept.of Chemical Engineering IIT, Hyderabad	For his immense contribution in the field of Earth Science, Mathematics & Physics, which include cloud and raindrops, multiphase and interfacial fluid mechanics, linear stability theory and pattern formation, micro-e bio-fluid mechanics and electrohydrodynamics.
2020	Dr. Tarun Kant Professor Emeritus Dept. of Civil Engineering IIT, Mumbai	For his seminal contribution in the areas of solid mechanics, Plates, shells, fibre reinforced polymer composites, refined higher-order theories, thermal stresses, transient dynamics, finite element and other numerical methods.
2019	Dr. P. V. Venkitakrishnan Director, ISRO Bengaluru	For his pioneering contribution to the indigenisation of space grade minimum alloys, titanium alloys, super alloys and special grade steels for cryogenic applications of Indian space Programme.
2018	No Award
2017	No Award
2016	No Award
2015	Dr. Naresh Chandra Murmu Pr. Scientist & Head CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur	Contribution in the field of micro/ nano-manufacturing, bearing and lubricants, surface coating and nano composites.
2014	Shri M. Vasudevan Unni (Team leader) Shri G. Radhakrishnan Shri K. M. Chandran Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre ,Trivandrum	For developing indigenous design and realization of a high capacity electrodynamic shaker-slip table system for environmental vibration testing of launch vehicle sub-assemblies.
2013	Prof. R. N. Iyengar Director, Centre for Disaster Mitigation, Jain University, Bangalore	For developing the methods to analyze and improve performance of Nuclear Plants, Railway Tracks, Defense Equipments and Civil Structures subject to uncertain forces.
2012	Prof. D. V. Singh Former Director, IIT Roorkee	For developing and providing solutions to dynamic problems of Single Track Vehicles, design of hydrostatic bearing with restrictor system, and developing the Pavement Management System (PMS).
2011	Dr. G. N. Dayananda Chief Scientist & Head Centre for Societal Missions and Special Technologies, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore	For his innovative research and development in the area of advanced materials and structural systems. A group led by him has successfully designed and developed aerospace-grade Autoclaves (high pressure vessels with internal temperature control) which are critical for the manufacture of the carbon fibre composite (CFC) structural components for the airframes of aerospace vehicles.
2010	Prof. Pradip Dutta INAE Chair Prof. Dept. of Mechanical Engg. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	He has contributed significantly in basic and applied research in heat transfer, energy systems and other advanced technologies pertaining to thermal sciences that include innovative process development for defect free light metal castings, development of new cooling technologies for thermal management, solar thermal technologies, development of new adsorption-based technologies for refrigeration and natural gas storage, together with the development of advanced CFD models and tools pertaining to the above processes.
2009	Dr. Perumal Chellapandi Outstanding Scientist, Director, Reactor Design Group Indira Gandhi Center for Atomatic Research, Kalpakkam	He has made sustained contributions in the challenging conditions of structural integrity under static, transient and seismic conditions for sodium cooled fast breeder reactors.
2008	Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka President, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, Mumbai	For contribution in the area of Indigenous development of Automobiles and its components.
2007	Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao Distinguished Scientist & Director Naval Science & Technological Lab. DRDO, Visakhapatnam	For the successful design and development of various stealth technologies for warships submersible and submarine systems as also the developed indigenous cochlear implant device.
2006	Captain N. S. Mohan Ram Advisor, TVS Motor Co. Ltd. Tamil Nadu	For development of India’s first indigenous frigatewarship and conducting researches and exploration of the methods for recycling of automobiles and also designing Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Vessels, Jacket Launch barge, Voith Schneider Tugs, Diving Support Vessels and Passenger ferries.
2005	Dr. Milind V. Rane Professor Mechanical Engg Department, IIT Mumbai	For Development of Matrix heat recovery unit for recovering heat from engine exhaust, engine cooling fluid and refrigeration system.
2004	Dr. Prabir Chandra Basu Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, Mumbai	For Development of high performance concrete (HPC) and high volume fly ash concrete (HVFAC) for nuclear power plant structures.
2003	Mr. Subhash Chander Chetal Indira Gandhi Center for Atomic Vellayani Research, Kalpakkam	For Development of Fast Breeder reactor for Nuclear power generation.
2002	Shri R. S. Yadav Shri A. B. Mukherjee BARC, Mumbai Shri C. N. Ravi BHEL, Tiruchy	For development of Pipe-in-Pipe nozzle, large size sealing arrangement in pressure vessel and heat exchanger for critical equipment in compact reactor.
2001	Shri P. M. Kantak Dy. General Manager, Air India, Mumbai	For development of static balancing method for air craft rotor.
2000	Shri Ratan Kumar Sinha Shri B. B. Rupani Shri B. S. V. G. Sharma BARC, Mumbai	For various sensors for inspection, rehabilitation camera based alignment system and life management of pressure tubes of pressurized heavy water reactor.
1999	Dr. V. S. Chandrasekharan IIT, Mumbai	For development of Geotechnical centrifuge for foundations, dams, tunnels, offshore structures and earthquake engineering.
1998	Shri R. K. Gargye Maintenance Superintendent, Narora Atomic Power Station, U.P.	Development of the method for en-masse coolant channel replacement in nuclear reactor.
1997	No Award
1996	Dr. H. S. Chandraseckariah Senior Scientist, Prototype Fabrication Group, Gas Turbine Research Establishment, Bangalore.	Development of investment casting and light alloy structure casing.
1995	Shri M. K. Abdul Majeed Group Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Trivandrum.	Development of Stage Auxiliary system and Mechanism for launch vehicle.
1994	Dr. S. V. Damle Professor Tata Institute for Fundamental Research, Mumbai.	Development of scientific balloon for carrying heavy telemetry instruments to stratospheric altitudes.
1993	Shri P. Muthukumaraswamy Research Associate Dr. S. S. Ramasamy The South India Textile Research Association Coimbatore	They designed Polynomial High Speed Cams for Weft Knitting Machine, which has got substantial advantage. It is possible to convert all the existing Indigenous Circular Weft Knitting Machine with High Speed Cam system.
1992	Shri S. B. Bhoje Director, Reactor Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam	He co-ordinated the work in progressively raising the power of Fast Breeding Reactors. This was achieved to a level of 1 MWT. Without system generator and during this low power phase, the reactor availability was increased to 50%.
1991	Shri S. B. Bhagat Shri Arun Kumar Roy	He has developed milling of crankshaft pin and journal. He has developed double twist bunching machine, steel wire shaving machine and magnetic clutch for Tata P&H excavator.
1990	Shri Madhav Prabhakar Kawthekar Shri Shreesh Prabhakar Kawthekar	Development of 4 axis CNC electric discharge machine.
1989	Shri Prem Nath Bhambi Shri Harish Kumar Madan Shri Kuldeep Narayan Dobhal	Development of film burner for residual fuel.
1988	Shri S. K. Mehta Director, Reactor Group B.A.R.C., Bombay Shri S. M. Sundaram Chairman & Chief Executive Heavy Water Board Anushaktinagar Bombay	Design, engineering, construction and commissioning of high Neutron flux thermal research reactor “DHRUVA”.
1987	Shri P. C. Sasidharan Nair Asst. General Manager Shri P. Venkatraman Dy. Chief Engineer Shri E. K. Sasidharan Sr. Design Engineer Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd., Kalamsary	Development of advanced “Medium duly slant bed CNC Turning Centre STC-25”.
1986	Dr. S. Rajagopalan Dr. A. Krishnan National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore Shri A. V. Ramani Shree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Science and Technology, Trivandrum	Development of Electrochemical Milling Technology, Electrochemical Milling Machine and its applications.
1985	Shri Areckal Paul Jayarajan Shri Suresh Chandra Tapda Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore 560034	Development and construction of Asia’s largest Vainu Bappu reflection Optical Telescope. Co-ordinating the project management task of commissioning at Kavalur Observatory.
1984	No Award
1983	Dr. V. Ramamurti Professor Dept. of Applied Mechanics Indian Institute of Technology Madras 600036	Improved design, performance and development of equipment and machinery such as Cement Plant Machinery, Turbo machinery.
1982	No Award
1981	Shri Santosh Kumar De The SKD Combustion & Engineering Calcutta.	Design and engineering of oil injection system for Blast furnaces using light naphtha/furnace oil and in low shaft furnace.
1981	Shri Torun Chandra Boruah Tocklai Experimental Station Jorhat. Assam State.	Development of continuous Roller Machine for rolling withered leaves for production of black and green tea.
1980	No Award
1979	Prof. S. Durvasula Prof. S. N. V. Rao Prof. T. N. Krishnaswamy Shri K. Ramamurthy Reddy Indian Institute of Science Bangalore	Analytical and experimental techniques in the field Aero-Elasticity, Aerodynamics, Oscillation of structures, Buckling and Random vibrations.
1978	Dr. S. R. Valluri Director National Aeronautical Laboratory Bangalore.	Metal fatigue and fracture related to Aeronautics.
1977	Shri Satish Mehta Dy. Operations Manager W.G. Forge & Allied Industries Bombay.	Developing Electrical Discharge Machine for manufacture of dies.
1977	Shri S. V. Kothari Partner Paramount Furnace Co. Nagpur.	Development of Induction Furnace suitable for operations with H2/N2 gas mixtures for application in power metallurgy and electronics.
1976	Shri R. S. Bir Consulting Engineer Ind. Design Center Bangalore	Design and development of machine tools.
1976	Dr. C. V. Venkatesh Prof & Head Production Engineering Section Madras.	Design and development of Cutting tools and machine tools including machinery for processing plastics. Indian Institute of Technology

Information & Communication Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Prof. Dr Rabinder Henry Pralhad P. Chhabria Research Center, Pune	For his significant contribution in Microware Photonics, Medical systems engineering, Embedded Robotics, Cognitive Technology
2022	Dr. Rajendra Ramchandra Joshi HPC-Medical and Bioinformatics Applications Group, C-DAC, Pune	For his significant contribution in the use of high-performance parallel computing for biological research. His research contribution includes development of Integrated Computing Environment for Next Generation Biology using Cloud based HPC and Big Data.
2021	Dr. Milind Pande Pro-Vice Chancellor MIT World Peace University, Pune	For his significant contribution to the development of social products in the healthcare, agriculture and education sector by creating mobile-based Education Platform for Villages (MobiTech), which have helped farmers & agro-exporters get updated information about soil condition, weather condition and crops.
2020	Dr. B. Krishna Murthy Sr Director (Scientist) Ministry of Electronics & IT, New Delhi	For his pioneering contribution to the Sr Director (Scientist) algorithm for Universal Health Ministry of Electronics & IT, Identification, Java Computer Software New Delhi and Brain Computer Interface-based ‘Computer Control Applications, using Eye Blinks detected from Electro Encepha lo Gram (EEG) signals.
2019	Dr. N. Sarat Chandra Babu Executive Director Society for Electronics Transactions and Security Chennai	For his contribution to the field of Cyber Security, E-learning, Analog Circuits, HPC Grid & Cloud Computing, Parallel Chennai Computing, Internet of Things (I0T) and Big Data Analytics for critical infrastructure.
2018	Dr. Sushil Chandra Head of Biomedical Engineering Department, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Delhi	For his contribution towards neuro-cognitive assessment, rehabilitation, training and enhancement using modern techniques based on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
2017	Prof. B. S. Jagadeesh Distinguished Scientist & Associate Director (C), E&I Group& Head, Computer Division, BARC, Mumbai	For outstanding contributions in systems and application software in High Performance Computing, Parallel Processing, Grid Computing, Cloud Computing and Computer Networks projects of strategic importance in the Department of Atomic Energy and other institutions in the Country and international mega science projects.
2016	Dr. V. RamgopalRao Director, IIT Delhi	Contribution in the area of nano-technology. Development of the system-on-chip technologies used in modern consumer applications. Combination of chemistry with nano-electronics to build sensor platforms for future IoT applications.
2015	Prof. Anurag Kumar Director, IISc, Bengaluru	Development of the theory and practice of performance analysis and management of telecommunication networks.
2014	Shri Sunil Khandbahale Founder, KHANDBAHALE.com, Nasik	For building a technology enabled Multi-lingual translation platform for languages with extensive vocabulary and for his first ever search-engine algorithm for Marathi language and spell checker software programme.
2013	Dr. Hemant Darbari Executive Director, C-DAC, Pune	For the development of Computer Assisted Translation Systems, Natural Language Based Information Extraction / Retrieval System, Packages for learning Indian languages through Artificial Intelligence and high performance computing system.
2012	Prof. Shiban K. Koul Dy. Director, (Strategy & Planning), IIT, Delhi	For development of an housing assembly for Phase Shifter and products made thereof (Patent assigned to AstraMicrowave -DRDO), suspended stripline to NRD guided transition and Hybrid integrated NRD guided Branch Line Coupler.
2011	Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sinha Senior Director (HPC and R & D), Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, Pune	He has led national programs for building Supercomputing Systems and National Supercomputing Facilities, which have helped researchers and scientists carry out their research effectively. He steered the development and deployment of ICT enabled healthcare solutions for better healthcare services to citizens.
2010	Prof. Rajat Moona, Director General, C-DAC, Pune	He has contributed in the development of several large scale applications of ICT at C-DAC and also lead the initiatives in High Performance Computing, multilingual computing, professional electronics, cyber security, cyber forensics, health informatics, software technologies and education and training.
2009	Dr. Raghunath K. Shevgaonkar Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi	He has outstanding accomplishments in use of ICT for Higher Education.
2008	Shri Vivek Sawant Managing Director, Maharashtra, Knowledge Corporation Ltd. Pune.	For contribution in the field of e-Governance & I.T. literacy in the State of Maharashtra.
2007	Dr. Rajeev Sangal Director, International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad.	For development of “anuskara system” (Paninian Grammer framework for Natural language Processing, NLP) where translation of Information from regional such as Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali & Punjabi into Hindi is made feasible languages.
2006	Dr. Surendra Prasad Director, IIT, Delhi.	For development of new techniques and algorithms for signal processing and its application in Sonar and Seismic signal processing and in Digital Communication Networks
2005	Dr. Rajendra Pawar Chairman NIIT Ltd.	For contribution to education and training in information technology.
2004	Prof. D. Dutta Majumdar Professor Emeritus,ISI Kolkata.	For pioneering contributions in computer’s memory system, intelligent recognition of non-numerical information and fuzzy soft computing approaches to pattern recognition.
2003	Dr. R. Narasimhan Former Professor of Eminence,TIFR, CMC Fellow, Banglore.	For his contribution to parallel-processing techniques retinal-image processing system and visual data processing
2002	Dr. Om Vikas Senior Director, M/o Communications & Information Technology, New Delhi.	For contribution to Indian language processing, translation support and human machine interface systems.
2001	Dr. N. Vijayaditya Director General, National Informatics Centre, New Delhi.	For contribution in Computer data base management system NICNET.
2000	Dr. P. P. Gupta Former Mng. Director, CMC.	For significant and distinguished contributions to the growth of Information Technology in India.
1999	Shri F. C. Kohli Dy. Chairman, TCS.	For contribution to information technology. He participated in information revolution and software development. He has been pioneer in emerging technologies such as speech and handwriting recognition systems.

Material & Metallurgical Sciences & Technology

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Prof. Kamal K Kar Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	For his research and manufacturing more than 40 types of high-quality carbon-nanotubes/graphene, multi-doped ferrite/titania-based nanostructured composites for water purification, highly efficient Pb-oxide and graphene nano-inclusions for thermoelectric applications and rubberized road wheel of the MBT-Arjuna Tank.
2022	Dr. Dhruv Kumar Singh Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai	For his significant contribution by developing scalable processes for the separation of several rare earth compounds and the production of rare earth magnet alloys leading to the indigenous production of these metals and alloys at Indian Rare Earths Ltd.
2021	No Awardee
2020	Dr. Kinshuk Dasgupta Head, Advanced Carbon Materials Section, G&AMD, Materials Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.	For development of the lightest and the most ‘economical AK-47-HSC (hard steel core) bullet-resistant level Ill + bullet proof jacket–Bhabha Kavach, resulting in import, substitution and saving of forex.
2019	Dr. B. B. Kale Scientist G, Director General, Nanocrystalline Materials Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET), Govt. of India	For development of indigenous material and process for optical fibre grade SiCI4 (99.99%) for optical fibre cables, commercialised by Optel, resulting in import substitution and low- cost optical fibre and (ii) indigenous technology for Li-ion battery, useful for electronics and e-vehicles
2019	Dr. Pritam Deb Professor, Dept. of Physics Tezpur University, Tezpur	For his pioneering contribution in the field of nano technology, biomedical molecular imaging,using nanoprobes, Environment and Energy Technology encompassing innovative materials.
2018	Dr. Vivekanand Kain Outstanding Scientist & Head, Materials Processing & Corrosion Engineering Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai	For extensive research on corrosion of iron, nickel and zirconium based alloys, which has been extensively used in nuclear industry.
2018	Dr. Ashim Kumar Mukhopadhyay Outstanding Scientist & Associate Director. Defence Metallurgical Research laboratory, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad	For his exemplary contribution towards self-reliance in aluminium materials technologies by indigenous development and production, quality assurance and type testing of various grades of specialty aluminium alloys for targeted applications in ongoing space programmes and defence sector
2017	Dr. Raghavan Gopalan Associate Director, International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy & New Materials (ARCI), Balapur, Hyderabad	For his research leading to industrial scale production of magnetic materials, thermo electric materials and materials for energy storage batteries (i.e. Lithium ion batteries). Some of these products are used for space application.
2016	Dr. S. C. Sharma Scientist, Deputy Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, ISRO, Trivandrum	Major materials and technology development programme for space applications.
2016	Prof. Subroto Mukherjee Associate Dean – Academics Head – FCIPT Division Institute for Plasma Research, Gandhinagar, Gujarat	Contribution in the field of Plasma surface engineering and materials processing, plasma physics principles for developing process and equipment for surface treatment, incineration and implantation and in real applications, including biomedical waste, plasma nitriding and surface modifications.
2015	Dr. Madangopal Krishnan Head, Glass & Advanced Materials Division, BARC, Mumbai	Contribution to the scientific understanding and technological application for Ni-Ti shape memory alloy development and heat shrinkable sleeves made of these alloys for design, development and production of components and certification for use in lighter combat aircrafts.
2015	Dr. Dinesh Srivastava Outstanding Scientist & Head Mechanical Metallurgy Division, BARC, Mumbai	Development of fabrication processing of nuclear structural materials for large scale production of Zircaloy tubular and rod products.
2014	Prof. V. S. Raja Institute of Chair Professor,Dept. of Metallurgical Engg. & Material Science, IITB, Mumbai	For the development of Polyethylene eco-coatings, nitrogen implant type 316L stainless steel for body implants, novel hot-dip galvanized coating, and stress corrosion cracking mechanism.
2014	Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam	For solving the corrosion issues in nuclear industry, which include materials selection, design improvement, quality fabrication and sustained performance of components for the fast breeder reactor and associated fuel cycle facilities of DAE.
2013	Dr. Sanjay Chandra Chief of R & D and Scientific Services Tata Steel, Jamshedpur	For the development of technology for steel industry for improved waste utilization, new process route for the production of billets suitable for single-stage conversion in special bars, new desulphurization powder and new types of rebars and wire production.
2012	Prof. B. K. Mishra Director, CSIR – IMMT, Bhubaneswar	For the development of software for designing tumbling mills, the iron ore jigging system for a close separation of the constituents, bioleaching process for copper recovery and biopolymerisation technology .
2011	Dr. Srinivasan Srikhanth, Director National Metallurgical Lab (CSIR), Jamshedpur	For his outstanding contributions in the area of thermodynamic modelling and its application to industrial processes, development of technology on pilot plant scale for jointly with the production of commercial grade ferrosilicon from copper slag.
2011	Dr. Shrikant Vishwanath Joshi Additional Director, ARCI, Hyderabad	For his outstanding contributions in establishing a comprehensive high power laser centre for materials processing in the country and developing wide ranging applications of laser hardening, welding, cutting and drilling operations for the fabrication of critical components.
2010	Dr. Dipak Mazumdar Professor, Dept. of Materials & Metallurgical Eng. Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur	For his outstanding contributions to steel education, research and its application. His decade long association with several domestic steel industries including JSW- Ispat, JSPL, RINL, Hospet Steels, MUSCO and JSW has led to innovative tundish designs which are aimed at reducing skull losses and improving steel melt cleanliness.
2009	Dr. Ashok Kumar Suri Distinguished Scientist & Former Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai	For his outstanding contributions in extractive metallurgy of nuclear materials and in particular for the development of a process flow sheet for the recovery of uranium from low grade ores that has opened up an entirely new area of uranium exploration and processing.
2008	Dr. Guntupalli Malakondaiah Director, Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory, Hyderabad	For contribution in the development of cost effective ultrahigh strength, high toughness low alloy steel for missile and rocket casings.
2007	Dr. Pradip P. Chief Scientist & Head, Tata Research Dev. & Design Centre, Pune	For contribution in the area of mineral beneficiation, grinding circuit improvements, power and metal refinery waste utilization to cementitious products and the use of molecular modelling for process developments.
2006	Dr. M. Subba Rao Head, Design Engg. Tata Advanced, Materials Ltd, Bangalore	For contribution in the development of cost effective composite material Technology, applicable to air-craft structures.
2005	Dr. A. K. Bhaduri IGCAR, Kalpakkam	For Development of in-situ repair welding in stream turbine blades and localized post-weld heat treatment using specially designed miniature heat treatment set-up.
2005	Dr. G. K. Dey BARC, Mumbai	For Development of melt spinning and planar flow casting technique for metallic glasses.
2004	Dr. Y. R. Mahajan ARCI Hyderabad	For Development of High temperature aluminum alloys using rapid solidification process.
2004	Dr. J. Narayana Das NMRL, Ambarnath	For development of passive acoustic materials, sonar sensors and piezoceramic-polymer composites.
2003	Prof. P. M. Prasad Director (Retd), NFTDC, Hyderabad	For Development of sulphide metallurgy and aluminum technology.
2002	Dr. P. C. Deb Formerly Dir – Naval Materials Research Lab, Ambernath Dr. S. B. Krupanidhi Prof. & Chairman, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	For development of polymeric and ceramic materials, protection technology of ship structure and variety of materials for fuel cells.
2001	Dr. C. Ganguly Chairman and Chief Executive, Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad	For contribution to production of uranium, plutonium and thorium bearing metallic oxide, carbide and nitride fuels for thermal and fast reactors.
2000	Dr. P. P. Sinha VSSC, Thiruvanananthapuram	Developed various types of merging steels for space and defense programs, cryogenic materials for cryogenic engines, and special purpose materials for spacecrafts.
2000	Dr. B. K. Das CMET, Pune	Developed variety of electronic materials such as ferrites, silicon, beta alumina, and high temperature super conductors. He has also developed simulation package for oxidation and impurity diffusion in silicon.
1999	Dr. T. K. Mukherjee Indian Rare Earths Limited, Mumbai	For contribution to development of reactive metals, base metals, precious metals, nuclear metals and rare earths.
1998	Dr. K. Balasubramanian Director, Nonferrous Materials Technology Development Centre, Hyderabad.	Development of high purity oxygen free electronic copper, high purity silver and titanium based bio medical devices for reconstructive surgery.
1997	Prof. P. Ramachandra Rao Director, National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur	Development of rapid solidification techniques, production of Neodymium-iron-boron magnet and pollution control systems for metallurgical industry.
1996	Prof. Y. V. R. K. Prasad Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.	Contribution in optimization of metal processing operations including forging, rolling, extrusion and power processing.
1995	Shri Raj Kishore Mahapatra Chairman and Managing Director, Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd. Hyderabad.	Development of merging steel, powered metallurgy and soft magnetic alloy.
1994	Dr. Baldev Raj Director Metallurgy and Material Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam	Significant contribution to non-destructive testing of structural material, failure analysis of critical components and evaluation for structural integrity.
1993	Dr. R. M. V. G. Krishna Rao Head, FRP, Pilot Plant, National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore	He with his other colleagues has done the research work on the development of “Porous Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) Tubes for water desalination Plant”. He was responsible for indigenous development of a composite Scaled Model of LCA HIGH SPEED AIR INTAKE.
1992	Dr. C. G. Krishnadas Nair Managing Director, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bangalore Complex, Bangalore	Fiber reinforced plastic composites and he developed metal honeycomb sandwich structures for Cheetah and Chetak. helicopters. He has also contributed richly to India’s space and Missile programs.
1991	Shri Gadamsetty Venkateswarlu Shri B. Nageswara Rao Dr. V. Chandrasekaran	For development of technology0 for production of high-energy Samarium-Cobalt permanent magnets.
1990	Dr. Placid Rodriguez	The technology support in defining welding process parameters for the weld fabrication of large reactor components and the heat exchanges and steam generators for the FAST Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).
1989	Shri K. Balaramamoorthy	He has made sustained contributions over the years to the field of non-destructive testing, quality control and also development materials and their fabrication techniques in regard to materials used for atomic energy.
1988	Shri S. B. Subramayam Director (Projects) D.M.R.L., Hyderabad	Development of process Engineering. & Technology for Titanium and Magnesium-Adoption of Indigenous Armour Materials to Indian Army’s Combat Vehicles.
1987	No Award
1986	No Award
1985	Shri Pradip Ranjan Roy Assoc. Director Metallurgy Group B.A.R.C., Mumbai	Development and preparation of Plutonium Fuel for nuclear Reactor Development of recycling techniques for Plutonium and Uranium.
1984	Dr. P. Rama Rao Shri S. L. N. Acharyulu Defense Metallurgical Lab, Hyderabad.	Development and application of powder metallurgy alloys-Evaluation of Sintering Properties-Analysis of Mechanical and Fracture behavior.
1983	Dr. C. K. Gupta Head Metallurgy Division B.A.R.C., Mumbai	Extraction and processing of rare and refractory metals for applications in Advanced Technology.
1982	Dr. V. Ramaswamy Shri S. R. Mediratta Dr. S. M. Aeron Shri N. S. Datar Research & Development Centre, Steel Authority of India. Ranchi.	Development and production of high-value alloy steels for various applications. Improvement of performance of Wire rod Mills and Hot Strip Mill.
1981	Dr. T. Mukherjee Shri A. N. Mitra Shri M. D. Maheshwari Shri S. C. Mohanthy Tata Iron & Steel Co. Ltd. Jamshedpur.	Developments and contribution to steel technology and introducing new grades of high strength low alloy steels.
1980	Dr. V. S. Arunachalam Director Dr. T. Balakrishna Bhat Defense Metallurgical Research Laboratory Hyderabad.	High temperature super alloys and development and production of aircraft break pad friction material and development of material for protection against high-energy projectiles.
1979	Shri C. V. Sundaram Head, Metallurlgy Division, BARC, Mumbai	Development of rare metal extraction technology for application in electronics and space programs.
1978	Dr. S. Ramasheshan Former Head, Material Science Division. National Aeronautical Laboratory Bangalore.	Optics, X-ray crystallography and anomalous scattering of X-rays and development work in fiber techniques, high-pressure physic and technology electron materials and electro composites.
1977	Dr. T. R. Ananthraman Banaras Hindu University Varanasi	Study of Metallurgical processes.
1976	Dr. Brahm Prakash Director Vikram Sarabhai Space Center Trivandrum	Development of nuclear materials and fabrication of fuel elements for Nuclear Reactor.

Smt. Chandaben Mohanbhai Patel

Industrial Research Award for Women Scientists

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2023	Dr. Prathma S. Mainkar CSIR- Central Drug Research Institute, Hyderabad	For developing a cost-effective Process of Favipiravir (Developed drug for COVID-19 treatment). The process has been commercialized by industry which has helped in bringing down the cost of drug.
2022	Ms. Geethanjali Radhakrishnan Founder, CEO and MD, Adiuvo Diagnostics	As a dynamic and innovative entrepreneur and a ground breaking technology which has various applications, ranging from detecting pathogens to evaluating skill parameters and diagnosing cancer. She has pioneered revolutionary Imaging device which is 100 times faster than traditional tests in terms of detection.
2021	Dr. Anuya Nisal Principal Scientist, CSIR-NCL, Pune	For contribution in the areas of polymers for healtheasre, biomaterials, medical devices and tissue engineering, as also to he Silk-based Materials Technology, which has been licensed to a startup, the first one globally, to conduct clinical trials for use of Sik in bone regeneration. NAME SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2020	Dr. Renu Swarup Secretany, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt.of India, New Delhi	For her contribution to setting up Biotechnology Industry Research ‘Assistance Council (BIRAC), the only research company of the Government, supporting over, 3500 start ups and nearly 100 SMEs and industries for Biotech Innovation Research & “Translational Research as also for development of major S&T solutions to tackle Covid-19
2019	Dr. Sudha Rao Co-founder & Executive Director Genotypic Technology Pvt Ltd Bengaluru	For establishing world-class Genomics Facilities, inculding Microarray and Next Generation Sequencing Facilities, creating the firs trained workforce in Genomics in Indian, as also developing Specific panels, which aid clear diagnosis for patients as also disease management, such as transplant and Renal disorders.
2019	Dr. Sadhana Rayalu Chief Scientist & Head Environmental Materials Division CCSIR-NEERI, Nagpur	For research on environmental and energy materials and Catalysis, with special focus in the area of molecular environmental chemistry and environmental catalysis, The technology has been transferred to more than 250 fireworks manufacturers.
2018	Dr. Usha Barwale Zehr Director and Chief Technology Officer Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Private Limited (MAHYCO), Badnapur	For research in application of plant biotechnology which has resulted in enhanced yield and plant health in a sustainable manner. Use of molecular tools to enhance breeding activity, use of genomics to gain better understanding about crops, deploying new tools to enhance nutritional value of foodgrain has led to improvement in livelihood of farmers and agriculture overall.
2017	Prof. Smita Lele Registrar and Professor of Biochemical Engineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	For development of several novel processes and products for fruits and vegetables, which has resulted into commercially successful endeavours and in turn led to substantial improvement in livelihood of farmers. Utilisation of agricultural wastes, including fruit seeds, through this novel approach addresses the problem of food security, which is a national concern.
2016	Dr. Mitali Mukerji Senior Principal Scientist CSIR Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, New Delhi	Research in the area of population genomics, genomics-aided genetic diagnostics, role of repetitive sequence in genome organization and function and Ayurgenomics, useful to thousands of families across the country through an Ataxia clinic set at AIIMS.
2015	Dr. Shubha V. Chief Scientist, Airport Instrumentation, CSIR Technical & Business Consultant, Bengaluru	Contribution for indigenous-innovative development of Airport Meteorological systems, from design concepts to technology, required for safe airport operations along with Thermophysical Instrumentation and Techniques for characterization of materials.
2014	Dr. Beena Rai Principal Scientist, TCS Ltd, Pune	For the development of a molecular modeling approach for design and development of engine oil formulations, novel coating with improved properties for metallic surgical blade used in a medical device, novel products from hazardous wastes and improved additives for titanium oxide based paints.
2013	Dr. Vandana B. Patravale Prof. of Pharmaceutics, ICT, Mumbai	For development of Platform technology based on biodegradable polymers for coronary stents, Intrauterine contraceptive device, Self microemulsifying tablets, Novel stable microemulsion based formulations and other products.
2012	Dr. Madhu Dikshit Chief Scientist, CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow	For the establishment of test systems for (1) Gastric proton pump activity and a new flow cytometry method to assess acid release from the gastric parietal cells and (2) Full spectrum of in vitro and in vivo assays to assess anti-thrombotic potential of test compounds.
2011	Dr. M. Lakshmi Kantam Director CSIR – Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Hyderabad	Her extensive efforts in basic research that resulted in the development of novel homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts and their applications towards the development of innovative green processes for fine and bulk chemicals. In particular utilization of nanomaterials, hydrotalcites, and hydroxyapatites as catalyst supports and catalysts for asymmetric catalysis and C-C / C-N coupling reactions.
2010	Prof. Jyotsna Dhawan Senior Professor & Dean, DBT Institute for Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.	For her original research, highlighting the importance of the dormant or quiescent state in the function of adult stem cells, and her contributions to the establishment of the DBT Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.
2009	Dr. Tessy Thomas, Scientist “G”, Project Director, AGNI, DRDO, Hyderabad	She has contributed substantially in various fields such as guidance, control, inertial navigation, trajectory simulation and mission design for AGNI System.
2008	Prof. Padma V. Devarajan Head, Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai	For contribution in the area of the development of engineered nano-particulate systems for slow and sustained drug release.
2007	Prof. M. S. Shaila Dept. of Microbiology & Cell Biology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	For contribution in the area of Molecular Virology, transcription complex, structure function relationship in virus proteins, cell mediated immune responses and the development of recombinant vaccines.
2006	Prof. Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath Professor & Chairman, Centre for Neuroscience, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	For contribution in the area of integrating mathematical and computational science for the understanding of complex biological systems.
2005	Smt. Charulata Padmakar Mahajan Scientist E, ARDE Pune	For Development of armaments store-influence fuze and anti-tank mines.
2004	Dr. Suman Kumari Mishra Scientist National Metallurgical Laboratory Jamshedpur	For development of advanced ceramic materials and nano hard coatings of high temperature superconductors.
2003	Dr. B. Meenakumari Principal scientist,central institute of Fisheries Tecnology, Cochin	For development of combination wire ropes and lobster traps for deep sea fishing industry.
2002	Prof. Namita Surolia Associate Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore	For Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore for development of fatty acid biosynthetic pathway in human malaria parasite.
2001	Dr. Ganga Radhakrishnan Director Grade Scientist, Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai	For contribution to leather industry by establishing Expertise Centre for Eco Testing Laboratory (EXCEL).
2000	Dr. Chitra Mandal IICB, Kolkata	For development of ELISA based diagnostic technology for detection of Alpha-feto protein.
1999	Dr. Kalpana Sastry NAARM, Hyderabad	For development of oil seed plant pathology and integrated disease management for improved yield of safflower.
1998	Dr. Sujata Vasudev Bhat Professor of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	Development of several and as well as known drugs and bioactive molecules.
1997	Dr. Nilima Arun Kshirsagar Professor Clinical Pharmacology, G S Medical Collage, Mumbai.	Use of Liposomal amphotericin for treating systematic fungal infection in AIDS, diabetes, cancer, organ transplant and Kala azar.
1996	Dr. Prabha R. Chatterji Senior Scientist, Organic Coating and Polymer, Indian institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad.	Development of petroleum sulphonate for enhanced recovery of crude oil.
1995	Dr. Shantra Krishnamurthy Principal Scientist, Post Harvest Technology, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bangalore.	Development of effective method to extend shelf life, reduce spoilage and retain quality of mangoes, banana, grape, orange, pomegranate and vegetables.
1994	Dr. Retal Goel Associate Professor Microbiology, G B Plant, University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar.	Development of Molecular markers for soil dominant pseudomonads used in growth promotion and plant disease control.
1993	Dr. (Mrs.) Sukhada Mohandas Senior Scientist, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Institute, Bangalore	1. New nitrogen fixing bacteria colonizing the endorhizospere of tomato were isolate identified and registered at American Type Culture Collection, its contribution to nitrogen economy was studied and the bacteria was given to Regional Biofertilizer Development Corporation for multiplication and distribution to farmers. 2. Vesicular Arbuscular Mycohhizal fungi have been isolated colonizing fruit crops like papaya, mango banana and citrus and multiplied in the glasshouse.
1992	Dr. (Miss.) Mohini Saxena Scientist “C” Regional Research Laboratory, Bhopal	A major highlight of her work is use of sisal fiber in place of asbestos which apart from being carcinogenic are also required to be imported. The sheets can be repaired on damages by impact.
1991	Dr. (Mrs.) Manju Sharma Dept. of Biotechnology, New Delhi	The phytochemical work of Dr. Manju Sharma has found commercial application in plantations in Malaysia boosting the yield of latex by about 100%.
1990	Dr. (Mrs.) Rajani Satish Nadgauda Division of Biochemical Sciences National Chemical Laboratory, Pune	She has carried out research which is of applied origin on different plant species viz. turmeric, cardamom, banana, ginger, sugarcane, eucalyptus and bamboo.
1989	Dr. (Mrs.) Indira Rajagopal Senior Scientist, National Aeronautical Laboratory, Banglore	Development of gold plating of magnesium alloy, gold plating of pressure transducer, silver plating of Mux-Demux filter, nickel plating of seal disc of Nuclear reactor and black chromium deposition for solar collector.
1988	Dr. (Smt.) Sharada J. Shenoy Manager, R&D Centre Searle India Ltd., Land Thane	Development of a chemical process for production of Azathioprine of live saving drug (AZORAN) for kidney transplant patients as a substitute of imported IMURAN.
1987	Smt. Malathy Puspavanam Scientist Central Electrochemical Research Laboratory Karaikudi	Development of indigenous technologies for Electroplating of Aluminium and its Alloys and for Electro-deposition for corrosion prevention and attractive appearance.
1986	Prof. (Mrs.) Sulochana Gadgil Associate Professor Indian Institute of Science Bangalore.	Study of the intra-seasonal variation of the monsoon and forecasting of associated rainfall to develop optimal cropping pattern.
1985	Dr.(Mrs.) Swarn Nityanand Scientist E-II, Head Division of Clinical Pharmacology & Experimental Medicine Central Drug Research Institute Lucknow	Development and experimental evaluation of Gugul Resin and its various fractions.
1984	Dr. Lakshmi Sita Ganugapati, Microbiology & Cell Biology Lab Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore	Plant tissue Culture large-scale propagation Sandalwood by somatic-embryogenesis.
1983	Dr. R. Vijayavali Scientist, Central Electro Chemical Research Institute Karaikudi	Electro-chemical processes for production of non-ferrous metals such as zinc, copper from by products and waste materials in metal coating and processing industries.
1982	Dr.(Mrs.) Padma Vasudevan Professor, Centre for Rural Development & Appropriate Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi.	Molecular Structure and bulk properties of Polymeric materials for applications in Medicine, Surgery, biotechnology solar devices and Agriculture.
1981	Dr. Usha Madhusudhan Joshi Institute of Research in Reproduction, Bombay.	Enzyme linked immunosorbed assay (ELISA) technology having application in veterinary sciences, agricultural sciences and food technology.

Dr. Mohan I. Patel VASVIK Award

For Leadership in Leveraging Scientific and Technological Research for Economical Growth

YEAR	NAME	SUBJECT OF RESEARCH
2024	Dr Pramod Chaudhari Executive Chairman of Praj Industries Ltd	For successfully developing technology for conversion of Cellulosic Biomass to 2nd Generation Renewable Fuels, Biogas and Renewable Chemicals & Materials. Praj is the only Indian Corporate to launch India’s first-of- its-kind Integrated Bio-refinery Demo and now executing three commercial plants for Indian OMCs. Praj has also set up first of its kind integrated demo plant of Compressed Biogas (CBG)
2022	Shri Shrikant Badve Managing Director, Badve Group of Companies Pune	For immense contribution to futher technological development with indigenous research, especially in the field of Automotive Engineering
2018	Shri Madhukar Parekh Chairman, Pidilite Industries Ltd., Mumbai	For converting an ‘unexciting’ product into one of the country’s top brands – Fevicol. For providing exemplary leadership to Pidilite Industries to become the market leader in the adhesives and sealants segment in India. He has leveraged Technology with R&D in commercializing many adhesive products.
2016	Shri Pankaj Patel Chairman & Managing Director, Zydus Cadila	Development of the first Indian made H1N1 vaccine for fighting against Swine Flu, VaciFlu-s, launching Exemptia, the world’s first biosimilar for Adalimumab and developing the largest selling therapy worldwide for inflammatory arthritis. Scientific and technological research to develop new healthcare products and processes that have enabled India fight against diabetes and many other diseases.
2014	Dr. Keki Hormusji Gharda Chairman and Managing Director Gharda Chemicals Limited	For taking lead in Scientific and technological research to develop new products and processes and providing leadership in using the same for producing many products which have resulted in the economic growth.

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