SHEIKH SAUD INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR MATERIALS

Jan. 21, 2019

Eminent scientist and recipient of Bharat Ratna C N R Rao has been chosen for the first Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Research.

About:

Instituted by: The Centre for Advanced Materials of the United Arab Emirates.
Cash Prize: 1 lakh US Dollar.
Award ceremony: The award will be presented to Professor Rao during the International Workshop on Advanced Materials at Ras Al Khaimain UAE on February 25, by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the ruler of one of UAE's seven emirates Ras Al Khaima.

Source : All India Radio

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