Three young Indian scientists win prestigious UK award

Three young Indian scientists win prestigious UK award

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Category : Awards Published on: February 02 2024

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  • Three young Indian scientists, Rahul R Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat have received the prestigious Blavatnik Prize in Britain.
  • The Blavatnik Prizes recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of early-career scientists in a variety of fields.
  • The award ceremony will take place at a black-tie gala event in London on February 27.
  • The total grant amounted to £480,000, supporting promising researchers such as Nair, Malik and Bharat.
  • Awarded for his work in materials physics, Rahul R Nair has developed innovative membranes using 2D materials with potential applications in energy-efficient separation and filtration.
  • Professor Mehul Malik's research in quantum physics focuses on harnessing high-dimensional entanglements for secure quantum communication over long distances
  • Both Bharat and Malik will receive the grant, along with other awardees, to further their research endeavours.
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