IIT Bombay Professor Wins NASI Young Scientist Award 2026
Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka of IIT Bombay has been selected for the prestigious National Academy of Sciences India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026, recognising his outstanding contributions to scientific research.
Key points
- Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka of IIT Bombay selected for NASI Young Scientist Award 2026
- Award conferred by the National Academy of Sciences India (NASI)
- Honour recognises outstanding early-career scientific research
- IIT Bombay continues to strengthen its standing as a premier research institute
- NASI is one of India's oldest and most respected scientific academies
Important details
| Organisation | IIT Bombay / National Academy of Sciences India (NASI) |
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| Official website | https://www.iitb.ac.in |
The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) has added another feather to its cap as Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka, a faculty member at the institute, has been chosen for the NASI Young Scientist Award 2026, conferred by the National Academy of Sciences India — one of the country's oldest and most respected scientific bodies.
About the NASI Young Scientist Award
The National Academy of Sciences India (NASI) Young Scientist Award is presented annually to recognise exceptionally talented young researchers across India who have demonstrated significant scientific achievements early in their careers. The award is considered a mark of distinction in India's academic and research community and is given across multiple scientific disciplines.
Who Is Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka?
Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka is a faculty member at IIT Bombay whose research work has earned national recognition through this award. The selection reflects the high-quality scientific inquiry being carried out at IIT Bombay and underscores the institute's commitment to fostering cutting-edge research at the national level.
Significance for IIT Bombay
This recognition further strengthens IIT Bombay's reputation as a leading institute of national importance in the field of research and innovation. IIT Bombay has consistently produced faculty and students who go on to make meaningful contributions to science, technology, and public life in India.
- The award is presented by the National Academy of Sciences India (NASI).
- Prof. Karthikeyan Lanka is a faculty member at IIT Bombay.
- The NASI Young Scientist Award 2026 recognises early-career scientific excellence.
- IIT Bombay continues to be a hub for nationally and internationally recognised research output.
For official information about NASI awards and IIT Bombay faculty achievements, students and researchers are encouraged to visit the IIT Bombay official website and the NASI official portal.
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