Srinivas R. Kulkarni, an Indian-origin U.S. scientist, honored with the Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024.
Srinivas R. Kulkarni is the brother of renowned author Sudha Murty.
Achievements: Recognized for groundbreaking discoveries in millisecond pulsars, gamma-ray bursts, supernovae, and other transient astronomical phenomena.
Kulkarni's career includes a tenure as director of Caltech Optical Observatories (2006-2018).
Earned an M.S. from the Indian Institute of Technology (1978) and a Ph.D. from the University of California (1983).
Instituted by philanthropist Run Run Shaw, it awards $1.2 million for achievements in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences.
The Shaw Prize honors exceptional contributions to science, highlighting the impact of Kulkarni’s work in astronomy.
