The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has recognized three faculty members at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) as part of the first batch of INSA Young Associates. Surendra Kumar Makineni, Ved Vivek Datar, and Awadhesh Narayan, all Assistant Professors at IISc, are among the 20 elected associates.
Makineni was acknowledged for his research in developing lightweight cobalt-base superalloys for high-temperature applications and his work in microscopy techniques for studying engineering alloys. Datar’s expertise in the differential geometry of Kahler manifolds and their connections with mathematical physics and complex algebraic geometry was 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 is 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.
Young Associates will receive a one-time travel grant for attending international conferences within two years, starting in January of the following year, along with a certificate. They will also receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 10,000 for one year, starting in January of the subsequent year, through their respective institutes. The INSA Young Associates initiative aims to recognize and support young scientists who have made significant contributions to their field while still early in their careers.
