From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world

  • September 16, 2023
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From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world

Subject: Science and technology

Section: Msc

Introduction:

Earlier this week, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced its flagship Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022, after holding it back for a year.

About Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards

  • Founded in 1958, the Awards are India’s top science and technology honors.
  • Named in honor of renowned Indian scientist Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, a pioneer in chemistry.
  • Presented annually by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to Indian scientists under 45 for exceptional contributions.
  • Recognizes achievements in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, engineering, medical, and earth sciences (7 disciplines)
  • The rigorous selection process with nominations from peers and experts, followed by expert committee evaluation.
DisciplineScientistAffiliationResearch Details
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PhysicsBasudeb DasguptaTIFR, MumbaiInvestigating neutrinos and dark matter detection, including their behavior, state changes, and implications for star explosions and element formation. Additionally, exploring theorized dark matter.
PhysicsAnindya DasIISc, BengaluruResearching Anyons and their role in quantum computing, using graphene for detection.
CHEMICAL SCIENCES
Organic ChemistryAT BijuIISc, BengaluruDeveloping eco-friendly methods for synthesizing biologically important compounds.
Organic ChemistryDebabrata MaitiIIT-BombayEnhancing C-H bond activation using transition metals and ligands for efficient chemical transformations.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
MicrobiologyAshwani KumarCSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, ChandigarhInvestigating Mycobacterium tuberculosis behavior, biofilm formation, and their implications for TB treatment.
Cell BiologyMaddika Subba ReddyCentre for DNA Fingerprinting Diagnostics, HyderabadStudying protein complexes’ role in maintaining cell stability and their implications for diseases.
ENGINEERING SCIENCES
Civil EngineeringDipti Ranjan SahooIIT-DelhiAdvancing earthquake-resistant building designs, including energy-dissipating devices and construction materials to enhance building safety.
Chemical EngineeringRajnish KumarIIT-MadrasInnovating methods for methane recovery from marine gas hydrates, carbon capture, and industrial effluent purification.
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
MathematicsApoorva KhareIISc, BengaluruAdvancing matrix analysis and algebra, with applications in climate change analysis and disease detection.
Mathematics and ComputingNeeraj KayalMicrosoft Research Lab India, BengaluruExploring complexity theory, computer algorithm efficiency, algebra, number theory, and geometry.
EARTH, ATMOSPHERE, OCEAN AND PLANETARY SCIENCES
Environmental ScienceVimal MishraIIT-GandhinagarInvestigating climate change’s impact on water resources, including hydrological cycles, groundwater, and extreme weather events.
MEDICAL SCIENCES
ImmunologyDipyaman GangulyCSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, KolkataUnderstanding autoimmune diseases, autoreactive inflammations, and immune cell responses to advance clinical insights.
From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world Science and tech