Narayan Pradhan named for GD Birla Award for Scientific Research
Highlights:
- Professor Narayan Pradhan has been selected for the 31st GD Birla Award for Scientific Research for his outstanding contribution in the field of material sciences.
- He has provided his expertise in crystal modulations to help design new shapes of these tiny lighting materials.
- Instituted in 1991, the award recognises eminent Indian scientists below the age of 50 for their original and outstanding contributions to any branch of science.
- It carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh.
- The recipient is chosen by a selection board, whose present head is professor Chandrima Shaha, the president of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).
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