Honored with 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva - Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award'

IIT Madras extends heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Radha Krishna Ganti from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal from the Department of Mechanical Engineering on being honored with the prestigious 'Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: Vigyan Yuva - Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award for 2024' by President Droupadi Murmu!

Professor Prabhu is the advisor (innovation and entrepreneurship) at the Institute and he pioneered the automated ultrasonic inspection of marine and fluid-handling assets, such as pipes, terminals and tanks, using tethered and automated submersible vehicles. He has contributed to remote non-destructive evaluation of structures and processes through advances in ultrasonics and robotics, besides guiding start-ups to take the innovations to the field.

Prof. Radha Krishna Ganti has made significant strides in developing indigenous hardware and wireless communication systems. He led the creation of 5G radio systems at #IITMadras and is now advancing 6G technologies.

We are incredibly proud of their dedication and transformative research. This award is a testament to their exceptional contributions and impact in their fields.


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