New Delhi: On Thursday, November 14, the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) announced the 2024 Infosys Prize winners, honoring outstanding research in six fields: economics, computer science and engineering, humanities and social sciences, life sciences, mathematical sciences, and physical sciences. The ISF office in Bengaluru hosted the awards ceremony. An international panel of experts and scholars selected the winners.

Stanford University professor Arun Chandrasekhar received recognition for his research on social and economic networks. His work has improved knowledge of development economics and provided insights for policymaking by utilizing data on Karnataka village networks.


Professor Shyam Gollakota of the University of Washington won the award for creating innovative technologies such as AI-enhanced auditory aids, battery-free computers, and smartphone-based healthcare tools.

Mahmood Kooria, a lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, received recognition for his research on the impact of Islamic law and maritime Islam on political, cultural, and economic changes throughout the Indian Ocean, especially in Kerala's premodern past.

Associate professor Siddhesh Kamat of the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune received recognition for his research on bioactive lipids, which clarified their function in cells and their potential health effects.


Neena Gupta, a professor at the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata, received recognition for her contributions to algebraic geometry's Zariski Cancellation Problem. Oscar Zariski's 1949 fundamental question in the field has been addressed by her research.

Stanford University associate professor Vedika Khemani was praised for her groundbreaking work in non-equilibrium quantum matter.

The largest science and research prize in India, the Infosys Prize, has gained international recognition; previous winners have gone on to win awards like the MacArthur "genius" Grant, the Fields Medal, and the Nobel Prize.

"This year, we refocused to reward early career researchers under the age of 40, acknowledging their immense potential and the promise of paradigm-changing work," said ISF President Kris Gopalakrishnan in reference to this year's awards.


Established in 2009, the Infosys Science Foundation is a non-profit trust that honors accomplishments in six research areas each year with the Infosys Prize. The award honors contributions that have a major influence on human life and promotes scientific excellence. A gold medal, citation, and $100,000 to support their work are awarded to each laureate.