Six faculty members at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have received the prestigious Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) J.C. Bose Grant. This award recognizes their outstanding research contributions in science and engineering. Each awardee will receive ₹25 lakh annually for five years. This funding supports advanced research, covering staff salaries, equipment, materials, travel, and institutional costs.
ANRF J.C. Bose Grant Recognizes IIT Madras Faculty
The ANRF J.C. Bose Grant supports active senior scientists and engineers. It aims to enable high-impact scientific research. The selection process evaluates scientific excellence based on publications, patents, technology transfers, and societal impact. Awardees are typically between 45 and 65 years old.
Awardees and Research Areas
The six IIT Madras faculty members represent diverse fields. Their research spans areas like assistive technology, clean water, carbon capture, and optical communications. This grant will empower them to pursue groundbreaking projects.
| Faculty Member | Department | Key Research Contribution |
| Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan | Mechanical Engineering | Pioneered affordable assistive devices, including the Standing Wheelchair and Kadam prosthetic knee. |
| Prof. Thalappil Pradeep (Padma Shri) | Chemistry | Developed nanomaterial-based clean water purification technologies. This is his third 5-year term for the J.C. Bose program. |
| Prof. Deepa Venkitesh | Electrical Engineering | Leads India's first multicore optical fiber field testbed for high-capacity optical communications. |
| Prof. Jitendra S. Sangwai | Chemical Engineering | Focuses on Carbon Capture, Utilization & Sequestration (CCUS) and gas hydrates. He holds 43 patents. |
| Prof. Ramakrishnan Swaminathan | Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering | Advanced research in biomedical instrumentation for analyzing brain and muscle functions. |
| Prof. Sundargopal Ghosh | Chemistry | Conducts pioneering research in transition metal boron chemistry and catalysis. |
Grant Details
The ANRF J.C. Bose Grant provides substantial financial support. The total funding over five years for each awardee is ₹1.25 crore. This enables long-term research endeavors and the development of novel technologies. The grant aims to bolster India's research capabilities in critical scientific domains.
