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Three Indian scientists win Tata Transformation Prize
The Tata Transformation Prize, in its second year and a collaboration between Tata Sons and the New York Academy of Sciences, recognizes transformative research tackling global challenges.
Indian scientists Professors C Anandharamakrishnan, Amartya Mukhopadhyay, and Raghavan Varadarajan have been awarded the prestigious Tata Transformation Prize for their groundbreaking contributions to science and technology.
The prize, a collaboration between Tata Sons and the New York Academy of Sciences, aims to honor Indian scientists developing innovative solutions with significant societal impact. This year’s winners were chosen from 169 entries representing 18 states across India. Each laureate will receive US$ 240,000 (INR 2 crore) in prize money at an award ceremony scheduled for December in Mumbai.
The jury consisted of scientists, doctors, technologists, and engineers from various industries, government, and academic institutions, including Apple, IBM Research, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Institute of Advanced Studies, and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore.
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of the Board of Tata Sons, said, “We are pleased to announce the Tata Transformation Prize Winners for the second year. By supporting pioneering Indian scientists in scaling up their pathbreaking innovations, Tata Group hopes to improve the lives of the Indian people and develop India into a world-class innovator. This prize is intended to provide these scientists with the international visibility to promote these Indian technologies to the rest of the world.”
Nicholas B. Dirks, president and CEO of The New York Academy of Sciences, mentioned, “Congratulations to the second cohort of Winners of the Tata Transformation Prize. From addressing India’s issues such as malnutrition and diabetes to an RSV vaccine that reduces mortality in the most vulnerable populations, to improving India’s energy storage capacity through greener, more cost-effective battery technologies – these scientists are using their innovations to bolster Indian society."
Professor C Anandharamakrishnan, from the CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, was awarded for his work in tackling malnutrition and diabetes. His team developed a novel rice variety that addresses these critical health issues, marking a step forward in ensuring food security and better nutrition for vulnerable populations.
Professor Amartya Mukhopadhyay, from IIT Bombay, earned recognition for his advances in sustainable energy storage. His cutting-edge sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery technology offers a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This innovation holds the potential to revolutionize India’s energy storage solutions while reducing reliance on scarce and often unethically sourced materials like lithium and cobalt.
Professor Raghavan Varadarajan, from IISc Bangalore, was lauded for developing a cost-effective vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). By utilizing advanced protein production techniques, his team achieved a breakthrough that could reduce vaccine costs by up to 95 percent. RSV, which affects over 30 million people annually, disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations in developing nations. This innovation promises to bridge a critical healthcare gap.
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