| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor of Materials Engineering, IISc Bengaluru |
| Award | Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025 |
| Instituted By | Government of Goa to commemorate Manohar Parrikar, former Defence Minister and Goa Chief Minister |
| Purpose | Recognises young Indian scientists with outstanding contributions in science and technology |
| Prize | Citation and ₹5 lakh cash prize (highest among national science awards) |
| Presentation | To be awarded at the Manohar Parrikar Vigyan Mahotsav, December 2025 |
| Selection Process | - Applications: 50 from leading national research institutions<br>- Selection Committee Chair: Dr. Anil Kakodkar<br>- Shortlisting: 10 candidates<br>- Criteria: Research excellence, innovation, practical impact |
| Field of Research | Computational Materials Science |
| Research Focus | Atomic-level simulations for designing advanced materials |
| Applications | Energy storage, transport, manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, renewable energy |
| Innovations | - Integration of Artificial Intelligence in materials design<br>- Accelerated discovery of new alloys and compounds<br>- Contributions to sustainable and industrial technologies |
| Significance of the Award | - Encourages innovation in applied science<br>- Promotes India's leadership in critical technologies<br>- Positions awardees as pioneers in scientific research with international relevance |
| Key Facts | - Awardee: Dr. Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan<br>- Award Name: Manohar Parrikar Yuva Scientist Award 2025<br>- Prize: ₹5 lakh<br>- Presentation Event: Manohar Parrikar Vigyan Mahotsav, Dec 2025 |
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