State Awards for Scientists and Engineers


State Award for Scientists and Engineers
for the Year 2017

 

(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Award
for the year 2017)

 

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 high level committee under the Chairmanship of Bharath Ratna Prof. C.N.R. Rao 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 honor 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 a scientist / engineer 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 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, within 50 years of age, who have made outstanding contributions in Engineering and Technology.

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for Women Scientist / Engineer

Dr. Kalpana Chawla award is given to a woman scientist/engineer for the outstanding work in her field for the development of science or 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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KSCST had invited the nominations from the Scientists and Engineers for State Awards for the year 2017 during July / August 2017 through advertisement in regional / national newspapers and also by way of circulation of information brochure to various institutions.

The Council has received total 178 nominations from various institutions in all the fields. Selection committee met under the Chairmanship of Prof C N R Rao and recommended the eminent Scientists and Engineers.

Karnataka State Council for Science & Technology is organising the awards presentation function on 6th August 2018 at 4.00 pm at J N Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru on behalf of the Department of IT, BT & Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka.

Sri H D KumaraSwamy, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Karnataka and President, KSCST has kindly agreed to present the awards to the eminent Scientists and Engineers. Sri K. J. George, Hon'ble Minister for Large & Medium Scale Industries, Sugar and IT, BT Science & Technology will preside over the function. Bharath Ratna Prof. C N R Rao, FRS, Linus Pauling Research Professor, Honorary President, JNCASR, Chairman, Vision Group on Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka will be the Chief Guest and Prof. Anurag Kumar, Director, Indian Institute of Science and Chairman, Executive Committee of KSCST will be the guest of honour.

Recipients of State Awards for Scientist and Engineer
for the years 2017

 

Sir M. Visvesvaraya State Award 2017

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Prof. B. G. Mulimani
President,
Dr. M. I. Savadatti Vidyavardhak Samsthe, Dharwar.
"Chandra", P.No. 154,
Rani Chennamma Nagar,
Dharwar - 580001

Science and Technology

Dr. S. Ayyappan
NABARD Chair Professor and
Adjunct Professor, National Institute of Advanced Studies
Former Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education, Director General, ICAR, Bengaluru

 

Dr. Raja Ramanna State Award 2017

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science Education

Dr. G. Gururaj, MD, FAMS
Senior Professor and Dean of Neuro Sciences
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru - 560 029.

 

Science Education

Prof. H. A. Ranganath
Visiting Professor, Division of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012.
Distinguished Professor of University of Mysore. Former Director, National Assessment & Accreditation Council
Former Vice Chancellor, Bangalore University.

 

Sir C V Raman State Award 2017

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Physical Sciences & Mathematics

Dr. Karunakara N.
Professor & Co-ordinator
Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER), Mangalore University, Mangalore 574199

Chemical Sciences

Dr. Arun Mohan Isloor
Associate Professor,
Department of Chemistry,
National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal, Mangalore 575 025

 

Medical Sciences

Dr. Jagadisha Thirthalli
Professor, Department of Psychiatry,
National Institute of Mental Health & Neuro Sciences
Bengaluru - 560 029

 

Life Sciences

 

Prof. Patrick D'Silva
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Division of Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore - 560012

 

Agriculture Sciences & Animal Husbandry

Dr. Nataraja Karaba N.
Professor, Department of Crop Physiology, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bengaluru 560065

 


 

Prof. Satish Dhawan Award 2017

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Engineering Sciences

 

 

Prof. Praveen C Ramamurthy
Associate Professor
Department of Materials Engineering,
Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru 560012

 

Engineering Sciences

Dr. K. Vidya Shetty
Associate Professor,
Department of Chemical Engineering,
National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal,
Mangalore 575025

Engineering Sciences

Dr. Chandra R. Murthy,
Associate Professor,
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Indian Institute of Science,
Bengaluru 560012

 

 

Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award 2017

Field

Name and Address

Photo

Science and Technology

Prof. Maneesha S Inamdar
Professor and Dean,
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Jakkur,
Bengaluru 560064.

 

 

 

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Click here to view Press Note in Kannada

 

 

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Click here to view the Programme invitation

 

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Click here to view the electronic book on achievements of the
awardees of the year 2017

 

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