Mangaluru, October 10th, 2024: Dr. Hemantha Kumar, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) has been conferred with Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers State Award in the field of Engineering Sciences for the year 2022.
This award, instituted by the Government of Karnataka, recognises outstanding contributions in the field of Engineering Sciences.
The Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, presented the award in the esteemed presence of Bharat Ratna Shri C.N.R. Rao, Hon’ble Minister of Science and Technology, Shri N.S. Boseraju, Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar, Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Smt. Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, and other distinguished dignitaries at a solemn ceremony held at J N Tata Auditorium, IISc campus, Bengaluru on 26th September 2024.
The award instituted by the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology to encourage engineers and scientists aged under 50 who have made outstanding contributions in engineering and earth sciences carried a purse of ₹1,00,000, a memento and a citation.
In response to the award, Prof. Hemantha Kumar expressed his gratitude to his colleagues, students, and the NITK community for their support. He also acknowledged the role of funding agencies and collaborators in fostering his research endeavours.
NITK Director Prof. B. Ravi congratulated Prof. Hemantha kumar for his remarkable achievement.
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