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Mangaluru, Aug 29: Dr U Sandhya Shenoy, professor and principal research scientist from department of materials science and engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology, Srinivas University, Mukka has been awarded the prestigious CRS Silver Medal-2025 for her excellent achievements in research and innovation in materials chemistry.

The medal was conferred on Dr Shenoy by Padmavibhushan Prof JB Joshi, Dr N Suryaprakash, former professor at IISc Bangalore, Prof A Ajayaghosh, former director, CSIR-NIIST, Prof Sandeep Verma, former secretary, SERB, New Delhi.

Dr G Mugesh, professor at IISc Bengaluru, Dr TP Radhakrishnan, professor at University of Hyderabad, Prof CV Yelamaggad, secretary CRS and Prof Braja Gopal Bag, president CRS were present during the award ceremony in Manipal.

Her research mainly involves materials for energy and environmental applications focusing on thermoelectric and photocatalytic properties. She is also the recipient of NASI young scientist award from National Academy of Sciences India, coveted associateship from Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru and Society of Materials Chemistry Medal.

The achievements were highly appreciated by the esteemed chancellor, Dr CA A Raghavendra Rao, and pro-chancellor, Dr A Srinivas Rao, of Srinivas University.