State Awards for Scientists and Engineers

   
 

State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
for the Years 2022 and 2023

 

(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Award
for the year 2022 and 2023)

 

With a view to recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Scientists and Engineers of the State who have made significant contribution towards the development of the State in various fields of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year since 1996.

The Government of Karnataka has constituted a Selection Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar to select eligible Scientists & Engineers for these awards. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) has been entrusted with the responsibility of implementation of this programme.

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for Senior Scientists

Sir M. Visvesvaraya award is given to the senior scientists considering their lifetime contributions for the development of science and technology in the State. This award is being given to two senior scientists, every year. This award carries a cash prize of Rs.2,00,000/- each (Rupees Two Lakh), a memento and citation.

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers

Dr. Raja Ramanna award is given to the scientists / engineers who have made a significant contribution in the field of History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society / Science Education. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand), a memento and citation.

Sir C.V. Raman Award for Scientists

Sir C V Raman award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation. This award is given to scientists, below the age of 50 years, who have made outstanding achievements in the following fields

  • Life Sciences

  • Physical Sciences & Mathematics

  • Chemical Sciences

  • Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry

  • Medical Sciences

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for Young Engineers

Prof. Satish Dhawan award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and citation. This award is given to Engineers, below 50 years of age, who have made outstanding contributions in the field of Engineering Sciences.

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientists

Dr. Kalpana Chawla award is given to a woman Scientist / Engineer for the outstanding work towards the development of Science and Technology in the State. This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and citation.

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The KSCST invited nominations for the State Awards for the year 2022 and 2023 during July 2023 and received a total of 331 nominations for these awards in various categories. The Selection Committee under the Chairmanship of Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman ISRO, recommended 28 Scientists and Engineers for the State Awards.

The awards presentation function is organised on 26th September 2024 at 4.00 PM at J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Shri Siddaramaiah, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Karnataka has kindly agreed to present the State Awards in presence of Bharat Ratna Prof. C N R Rao, FRS, Linus Pauling Research Professor, Honorary President, JNCASR and Shri N. S. Boseraju Hon'ble Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka will preside over the function.

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 


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  Recipients of State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
for the year 2022
 

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for the year 2022

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Prof. Yadati Narahari
Honorary Professor,
Department of Computer Science and Automation
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Prof. Rayappa Ramappa Hanchinal
Former Chairperson,
PPV & FRA, GoI, New Delhi
and Former Vice-Chancellor, UAS, Dharwad

   
 

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for the year 2022

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science Education

Prof. Kapaettu Satyamoorthy
Professor and Director (Research)
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) University, Dharwad

Prof. Prabhugouda M. Patil
Professor,
Department of Mathematics,
KLE Technological University, Hubballi

Sir C. V. Raman Award for the year 2022

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Physical Sciences

Prof. A. P. Gnana Prakash
Senior Professor,
Department of Studies in Physics,
University of Mysore,
Manasagangotri, Mysuru

Chemical Sciences

Prof. Satish Amrutrao Patil
Professor & Chairman,
Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit,

Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru

Medical Sciences 

Dr. Rajesh Kumar T
Professor,
Dept of Biochemistry,
JSS Medical College, Mysuru

Life Sciences 

Dr. Mohan C D
Senior Scientist,
CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology, Research, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
(former Associate Professor,
Mysore University)

Agricultural Sciences and Animal Husbandry 

Dr. Sathish Bhadravati Shivachandra
Principal Scientist,
ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI), Bengaluru

 
 

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for the year 2022

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Engineering Sciences

Prof. Shubhangi Digamber Chikte
Professor, Department of CSE,
Special Officer - Research and Development, IPR & Women Empowerment, VTU, Kalaburagi and
Presiding Officer, ICC (Women Cell),
VTU, Belagavi

Prof. Hemantha Kumar
Professor,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Mangaluru

Prof. Jayashree Agarkhed
Professor,
Department Computer Science & Engineering,
P.D.A College of Engineering,
Kalaburagi

Dr. Madeva Nagaral
Manager (Design),
Aircraft Research and Design Centre, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru

 
   
 

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for the year 2022

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Dr. Pushpa S. Murthy
Senior Principal Scientist and Head,
Department of Plantation Products,
CSIR- CFTRI, Mysuru

 
   
  Recipients of State Awards for Scientists and Engineers
for the year 2023
   
 

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award for the year 2023

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Dr. Shubha V
Former Distinguished Scientist,
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories, Bengaluru

Prof. Madan Rao
Senior Professor,
National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru

 
   
 

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for the year 2023

Field

Name and Address

Photo

History & Philosophy of Science / Science and Society / Science Education

 

Dr. C. V. Yelamaggad,
Scientist-F,
Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Arkavathi, Dasanapura Hobli,
Bengaluru

Prof. Ramanathan Srinivasan Sowdhamini
Senior Professor,
National Centre for Biological Sciences, UAS-GKVK Campus, Bengaluru

   

Sir C. V. Raman Award for the year 2023

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Mathematical Sciences

Prof. Prasannakumara B. C.
Professor,
Department of Studies in Mathematics, Davangere University, Shivagangotri,
Davangere

Chemical Sciences

Prof. Narendra Reddy
Professor,
Centre for Incubation Innovation Research and Consultancy,
Jyothy Institution of Technology, Bengaluru

Medical Sciences 

Dr. Dwarakanath Srinivas
Professor and Unit Head,
Department of Neurosurgery,
Neurocenter, NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Life Sciences 

Prof. Sandeep M Eswarappa,
Associate Professor,
Department of Biochemistry,
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Agricultural Sciences and Animal Husbandry 

Dr. Basavaprabhu L. Patil
Principal Scientist
Division of Biotechnology, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR),
Bengaluru

   
 

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for the year 2023

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Engineering Sciences

Prof. Madhav Ramakrishna Rao
Associate Professor,
Head of ECE Department,
IIIT-Bangalore, Electronics City,
Bengaluru

Dr. Jaya Prakash
Assistant Professor,
Instrumentation and Applied Physics,
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

Prof. Amarnath Hegde
Associate Professor,
Department of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad

Prof. Srisha Rao M. V.
Associate Professor,
Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

   
 

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for the year 2023

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Dr. Sandhya Shenoy U
SERB Research Scientist,
Department of Materials Science and Engineering,
Institute of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University,
Mangaluru

   
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Department of Electronics, Information Technology,
Biotechnology and Science & Technology,
Government of Karnataka

State Awards for Scientists and Engineers

Nominations invited for the years 2022 and 2023

Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award
for Senior Scientists / Engineers

Dr. Raja Ramanna Award
for Scientist / Engineer

Sir C. V. Raman Award
for Scientists

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award
for Engineers

and

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award
for Women Scientist
 


Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840
Website: https://www.kscst.org.in / https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in
E-mail: office@kscst.iisc.ernet.in

 

Last date of submission of nominations : 21st August 2023

 

State Award for Scientists and Engineers
for the years 2022 and 2023

(Instituted by Government of Karnataka)

With a view to recognize and reward Scientific and Technological talent in the state, the Government of Karnataka has instituted several awards to the Scientists and Engineers of the State who have made significant contribution towards the development of the State in various fields of Science and Technology. These awards are being given every year since 1996.

 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Lifetime Achievement Award for Senior Scientists / Engineers

The Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M. Visvesvaraya award to recognize and honour the senior Scientists / Engineers for their lifetime contributions for the development of science and technology in the State. Two awards will be given every year.

Eligibility:

  • They should be born in Karnataka or must have served in Karnataka for over twenty years.

  • They must have contributed significantly in their field of Fundamental Research.

  • They must have significant contributions to National and Human development.

  • Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year 2022 and 28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).

  • They must not have received the same award earlier.

This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakhs), a memento and a citation.

 Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for Scientists / Engineers

The Government of Karnataka instituted Dr. Raja Ramanna Award in the year 2004. This award is given to a Scientists / Engineers who has made a significant contribution in the field of Science Education / History & Philosophy of Science / Science & Society.

Eligibility:

  • They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least twenty years in Karnataka.

  • They must have done exceptional research work in the State of Karnataka.

  • They should have published at least five research papers in National / International journals.

  • Candidates should be above 50 years of age as on 28th February of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year 2022 and 28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).

  • They must not have received the same award earlier.

This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.

 Sir C. V. Raman Award for Scientists

To encourage Scientists in the state, the Government of Karnataka instituted Sir C. V. Raman Award. This award is given to scientists who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. Five awards will be given in this category. The award committee invites nominations from eligible scientists in the following fields.

  • Life Sciences

  • Physical Sciences & Mathematics

  • Chemical Sciences

  • Agricultural Science and Animal Husbandry

  • Medical Sciences

 Prof. Satish Dhawan Award for Engineers

To encourage Engineers in the State, the Government of Karnataka instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003. This award is given to Engineers who have made outstanding contributions in the Engineering fields including Earth Sciences. Four awards will be given in this category.

 Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer

To encourage the women Scientists and Engineers in the state, the Government of Karnataka has instituted an award in the name of Dr. Kalpana Chawla in the year 2003. This award is given to a woman Scientist / Engineer who has made outstanding contributions in her field for the development of Science or Technology in the state.

Eligibility for Sir C.V. Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan and Dr. Kalpana Chawla Awards

  • They should be born in Karnataka or domiciled for at least for twenty years in Karnataka.

  • They should have published at least five research papers in National / International journals.

  • They must have done exceptional research work in the State of Karnataka.

  • Candidates should be below 50 years of age as on 28th February of respective award year (i.e., 28.02.2022 for the award year 2022 and 28.02.2023 for the award year 2023).

  • They must not have received the same award earlier.

These awards carry a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh), a memento and a citation.

Women Scientists / Engineers (below 50 years of age) are eligible to apply for Sir C V Raman and Prof. Satish Dhawan Awards in addition to Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award. However, they have to submit the separate nominations for each award.

Nominations may be sent in an envelope superscribed "Nomination for ___________________ Award for the year ..............." with all necessary details, as per the PROFORMA, along with two latest passport size photographs and documents.

The nominations (hard copy) should be sent, on or before 21st August 2023 to the following address:

The Secretary
Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology

Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore - 560 012
Ph. 080-23341652, 23348848, 23348849, 23348840
E-mail: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in
Website: https://www.kscst.org.in / https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in

NOTE:

  • PROFORMA and Excel data sheet can be downloaded from our websites: https://www.kscst.org.in OR https://kscst.karnataka.gov.in

  • Separate nominations should be sent to each award clearly mentioning the year of award.

  • Hard copy of the filled Proforma along with necessary documents can be sent to KSCST on or before the last date.

  • Softcopy of the filled Data Sheet (Excel File) can be sent to KSCST by email: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in.

  • Women Scientists / Engineers (below 50 years of age) are eligible to apply for Sir C V Raman and Prof. Satish Dhawan Awards in addition to Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award. However, they have to submit the separate nominations for each Award.

  • Original documents should be produced whenever called for.

  • Canvassing in any form entails disqualification.

  • Decision of selection committee is final and binding.

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Click on this link to download the Proforma in MS Word to be submitted in hardcopy

Click on this link to download the data sheet in MS Excel
(to be sent by email after filling the information)

Last date of submission of nominations : 21st August 2023

Email: office.kscst@iisc.ac.in

 

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Recipients of State Awards for
Scientists and Engineers

 

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