Manorama Sunkara Vardhireddy, a former chief scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), has been awarded the Raja Ramanna Chair (RRC) by the Department of Atomic Energy. This prestigious award recognizes her extensive contributions to materials science and impactful research in chemical sensors and nanostructured materials.
Ms. Vardhireddy's research has focused on developing sensors for detecting toxic and explosive gases. Her notable achievements include:
Her work has significantly impacted various fields, including safety in nuclear reactors and protection of defense personnel.
The Raja Ramanna Chair is a three-year position, and Ms. Vardhireddy will continue her research at CSIR-IICT. Her background in physics from Savitribai Phule Pune University laid the groundwork for her successful career in materials science and chemical sensors.
Manorama Sunkara Vardhireddy | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT
Former chief scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) Manorama Sunkara Vardhireddy has been awarded the Raja Ramanna Chair (RRC) by the Department of Atomic Energy as a testament to her decades-long contributions to materials science and impactful research in chemical sensors and nanostructured materials. The tenure of this position is three years and she will join CSIR-IICT.
Ms. Vardhireddy, with a foundational background in physics from Savitribai Phule Pune University, began her research journey in materials science, eventually becoming a pioneering figure in chemical sensors. She played a key role in developing sensors for detection of toxic and explosive gases, such as a low-temperature H₂S sensor for use in nuclear reactors, a room-temperature hydrogen sensor (recognised as breakthrough research by Ames Laboratory, USA), and a carbon monoxide sensor to prevent poisoning in oxygen-deficient environments encountered by defense personnel, said a press release.
Published - May 26, 2025 03:31 pm IST
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