IISc Faculty Members Recognized in INSA’s Young Associates Program: Promoting Innovation and Advancing Science in India

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has recognized three of its faculty members in the first batch of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) Young Associates. Surendra Kumar Makineni, Ved Vivek Datar, and Awadhesh Narayan, all Assistant Professors at IISc, were among the 20 elected associates. INSA established the Young Associates and Associate Fellows initiatives to recognize the potential of young scientists in India.

Makineni was acknowledged for his research in developing lightweight cobalt-base superalloys for high-temperature applications and his work on microscopy techniques for studying engineering alloys. Datar’s contributions to the field of differential geometry of Kahler manifolds and their connections with mathematical physics and complex algebraic geometry were highlighted by IISc. Narayan was recognized for his contributions to the field of quantum theory of materials.

The selection criteria for INSA Young Associates and Associate Fellows are based on scientific and technological research contributions, such as new discoveries, technological advancements, and economic impact. Nominees were evaluated based on publications, patents, scientific reports, and the impact of their work.

As part of the recognition program, Young Associates will receive a one-time travel grant for attending international conferences within two years starting from January of the following year along with a certificate. They will also receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 10,000 for one year starting from January of subsequent year through their respective institutes.