IIT Bombay is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of two of its esteemed faculty members, Prof. Rohit Srivastava and Prof. Vikram Vishal, who were recently honoured with distinguished national awards, underscoring their exceptional contributions to science and technology.

Prof. Rohit Srivastava

In a grand ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 22, 2024, the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar – Vigyan Shri award upon Prof. Rohit Srivastava. This eminent recognition serves as a testament to his groundbreaking research and unwavering commitment to advancing technology in the medical sciences. Prof. Srivastava’s work has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, making significant impacts in his field and bringing honour to the Institute.

Prof. Vikram Vishal

Similarly, on August 20, 2024, Prof. Vikram Vishal was awarded the National Geoscience Award – 2023 in the field of Applied Geology, also by the Hon’ble President of India. This accolade highlights Prof. Vishal’s landmark contributions to the domains of reservoir geomechanics, geological carbon dioxide sequestration, and unconventional petroleum systems. An IIT Bombay alumnus and recipient of two Fulbright Awards and three National Awards, Prof. Vishal’s expertise in carbon dioxide capture and storage is instrumental in shaping India’s climate mitigation strategies.

These awards reflect not only the individual brilliance of Prof. Srivastava and Prof. Vishal but also the high standards of academic excellence at IIT Bombay. Their achievements continue to inspire the next generation of scholars and underscore the Institute’s role as a leader in cutting-edge research and innovation.

Congratulations to Prof. Srivastava and Prof. Vishal!

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