STATE AWARDS FOR SCIENTISTS
AND ENGINEERS
FOR THE YEAR 2010
(Sir M Visvesvaraya, Dr. Raja
Ramanna,
Sir C V Raman, Prof. Satish Dhawan,
Dr. Kalpana Chawla State Scientists and Engineers Awards
for the year 2010)
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.
Government of Karnataka has constituted a
high-level committee consisting of many eminent scientists under the
Chairmanship of Karnataka Rathna Prof. C N R Rao, National Research Professor
and Linus Pauling Research Professor, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced
Scientific Research, Bangalore to select eligible Scientists & Engineers for
these awards. Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) has
been entrusted with the responsibility of operationalisation of these awards.
Sir M. Visvesvaraya Award
for Senior Scientists
The Government of Karnataka instituted Sir M.
Visvesvaraya award to 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 since 1996. This
award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) a memento and a
citation.
Dr. Raja Ramanna Award for
Scientists / Engineers
Dr. Raja Ramanna was one of the eminent
scientists from Karnataka who made exceptional contribution in the field of
Science and Technology in the country, especially in the field of atomic
energy. To honor Dr. Raja Ramanna, the Government of Karnataka instituted an
award in his name in the year 2004. The award is given to a scientist /
Engineer who has made a significant contribution in the field of History &
Philosophy of Science / Science & Society / Science Education. This award
carries a cash prize of Rs. 75,000 (Rupees Seventy Five Thousand), a memento
and a citation.
Sir C.V. Raman Award for
Scientists
To encourage the young Scientists in the state,
the Government of Karnataka instituted Sir C V Raman Award. This award carries
a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.
This award is given to scientists who have made outstanding achievements in
the following fields
Prof. Satish Dhawan Award
for Engineers
To encourage young Engineers in the State, the
Government of Karnataka instituted Prof. Satish Dhawan Award in the year 2003.
This award carries a cash prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a
memento and a citation. This award is given to Engineers who have made
outstanding achievements in the following fields.
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Award for
Women Scientist / Engineer
To encourage the women scientists/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 work in her field for the
development of science or technology in the state. This award carries a cash
prize of Rs. 50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand), a memento and a citation.
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During August 2011, the KSCST invited the
nominations for the above State awards for the year 2010. The nominations were
scrutinised by the selection committee and recommended to the Government. The
Government has approved the nominations recommended by the selection
committee.
The Karnataka State Council for Science &
Technology is organising the awards presentation function on 31st January 2012
at J N Tata Auditorium Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
Sri Anand Vasant Asnotikar, Hon'ble Minister
for Science & Technology and Fisheries, Government of Karnataka will preside
over the function.
Karnataka Rathna Prof. C. N. R. Rao, FRS,
National Research Professor and Chairman, Scientific Advisory Council to Prime
Minister and Prof. P. Balaram, Director, Indian Institute of Science will be
the Chief Guests.
Prof. B. N. Raghunandan, Divisional Chairman,
Earth & Environmental Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will be
the Guest of Honour.
List of
Recipients of State Awards for Scientists and Engineers for the year 2010
|
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Senior Scientist / Engineer Awardee |
|
Prof. Roddam Narasimha
Chairman, Engineering and Mechanic Division
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for
Advanced Scientific Research,
Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064 .
E-mail: roddam@caos.iisc.ernet.in |
Science & Technology
|
 |
|
Dr. Srinivas K. Saidapur
INSA Senior Scientist
Former Vice Chancellor, Karnataka University
Flat no 108, Sripadh Nagar, (Near Rani Channamma Nagar)
Saptapur Dharwad 580 001
E-mail: saidapur@gmail.com |
Science & Technology
|
 |
|
Dr. Raja Ramanna State
Scientist Awardee |
|
Prof. S. C. Sharma
Vice-Chancellor
Tumkur University
Tumkur
E-mail: scsrvd@yahoo.co.in |
Science Education |
 |
|
Sir C. V. Raman Young
Scientist Awardee |
|
Dr. D. S. Shankar Rao
Scientist
Centre for Liquid Crystal Research
PB No.1329, Jalahalli,
Bangalore 560013
E-mail: shankar@csmr.res.in |
Physical Sciences |
 |
|
Prof. Mahadevappa Y. Kariduraganavar
Professor
Department of Chemistry
Karnataka University,
Dharwad 580 003
E-mail: mahadevappak@yahoo.com |
Chemical Sciences |
 |
|
Prof. B. S. Shankaranarayana Rao
Additional Professor
Department of Neurophysiology
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
PB No.2900, NIMHANS Deemed University
Hosur Road, Bangalore 560 029
E-mail: bssrao.nimhans@gmail |
Medical Sciences |
 |
|
Prof. Satish Dhawan Young
Engineers Awardee |
|
Prof. Sekhar Muddu
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore 560 012
Email: muddu@civil.iisc.ernet.in |
Earth Sciences |
 |
|
Dr. Kalpana Chawla Young
Women Scientist Awardee |
|
Prof. Shobhana Narasimhan
Professor & Chairman
Theoretical Sciences Unit
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur PO, Bangalore 560 064
E-mail: shobhana@jncasr.ac.in |
Science & Technology |
 |
Awards Presentation function
for the awardees - Recipients of State Awards for
Scientists and Engineers for the year 2010
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