GITAM’s Professor KS Krishna Rao Receives Prestigious Indian Geophysical Union's Lifetime Achievement Award  

Bengaluru, October 15, 2024: GITAM Deemed to be University is proud to announce that Prof. KS Krishna Rao, a Professor and Dean of the GITAM School of Science, GITAM Deemed to be University has been honored with the prestigious Indian Geophysical Union's (IGU) Dr. Hari Narain Lifetime Achievement Award in Geoscience for the year 2024. This esteemed award recognizes Prof. Krishna Rao's exceptional and sustained contributions to the field of Earth and Ocean Sciences, spanning over four decades of dedicated research, teaching, and industry engagement.
 
Prof. Krishna Rao's research has significantly advanced our understanding of plate tectonics and lithospheric dynamics, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. His expertise has not only enriched the academic world but has also had a profound impact on India's strategic interests, notably in extending the nation's claim on seabed territory beyond the exclusive economic zone at the UN headquarters in New York.
 
"We are incredibly proud of Prof. Krishna Rao's accomplishments and this well-deserved recognition," said Prof. Gautama Rao, Vice Chancellor of GITAM Deemed to be University. "His dedication to scientific advancement, coupled with his commitment to nurturing future generations of scientists and curious minds, embodies the spirit of GITAM's pursuit of new knowledge and excellence in translational research."
 
Prof. Krishna Rao's remarkable career has been marked by numerous accolades, including the JC Bose National Fellowship, the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, and Fellowships from the three main Indian science academies - IAS, INSA, and NASI. His contributions extend beyond research, encompassing impactful teaching and mentorship roles at the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), University of Hyderabad, and GITAM Deemed to be University.
 
The IGU Dr. Hari Narain Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Prof. Krishna Rao during the IGU's annual convention at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, in December 2024.