IITB Professor receives VSR award from ISRO chairman
Professor Abhay Karandikar from the IIT, Mumbai, was awarded for his contribution to wireless technology and standards, particularly for 4G Wireless Technology.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K Radhakrishnan gave away Dr Vikram Sarabhai Research (VSR) Awards to four scientists for their path breaking research.
The awards were given to the scientists at a function held at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) here on the birth Anniversary of Dr Vikram Sarabhai.
Speaking on the occasion, Radhakrishnan said that ISRO was working on ASTROSAT, India's Astronomy satellite, which would facilitate study of a range of astrophysical objects and would infuse young minds to explore the world of astronomy.
Professor Abhay Karandikar from the IIT, Mumbai, was awarded for his contribution to wireless technology and standards, particularly for 4G Wireless Technology.
The Vikram Sarabhai Awards were instituted from funds provided by Pujya Shri Mota of Hari Om Ashram Nadiad, and the PRL award from the Aruna Lal Endowment Fund established by Prof Devendra Lal, Honorary Fellow and former Director of PRL.
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