Global Indian Scientists Archives

Veerabhadran Ramanathan wins the Crafoord Prize, a Nobel-level honour, for a lifetime of work in climate science

by Amrita Priya | Feb 3, 2026

(February 3, 2026) Once a student struggling in an English-medium Indian classroom, Veerabhadran Ramanathan went on to advise Pope Francis on climate change, receive the world’s highest honours in climate science, and be celebrated through RamFest, a symposium held in...

How Venkatesan Sundaresan’s 2024 Wolf Prize-winning agricultural discovery will feed billions

by Amrita Priya | Aug 8, 2024

(August 8, 2024) For addressing a long-standing problem in the sphere of sustainable agriculture and food security, Indian-American plant biologist Venkatesan Sundaresan has been awarded the 2024 Wolf Prize in Agriculture. Often referred to as the ‘Nobel Prize for...

From Kolkata to California: A deep dive into scientist Dr. Arun Majumdar’s journey in energy innovation

by Namrata Srivastava | May 20, 2023

(May 20, 2023) As the world grapples with an energy crisis and the urgency of climate change, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of a new era. The decisions made today about energy production and consumption will shape the world for generations to come. This...