Three Indian Scientists Honoured with Blavatnik Awards in UK.

Awards | Dated: 30 Jan 2026

Three Indian scientists—Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat—have been honored with the prestigious Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom. They were recognized for their groundbreaking research in materials science, quantum physics, and structural biology, respectively.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The awards carry a total grant of £480,000.
  • Rahul R. Nair (University of Manchester) developed novel membranes using 2D materials.
  • The awards are supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Blavatnik Awards.
  • Winners: 3 Indians.
  • Host: UK.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which prestigious UK award was recently conferred upon Indian scientists Rahul R. Nair, Mehul Malik, and Tanmay Bharat?

Correct Answer: Blavatnik Awards

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About Awards

  • Country – UK
  • Focus – Young Scientists