Praveen Kumar Gorakavi
Praveen Kumar Gorakavi | |
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![]() Praveen Kumar Gorakavi | |
Born |
24 May 1989 (age 29) Hyderabad, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Known for | Multidisciplinary research |
Awards |
National Bal Shree Honour FAPCCI Award Ugadi Gavrav Puraskar National Science Medal Best Technologist for Disabled Empowerment Recognition Award : Scientific Research Appreciation Award : Design |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Optical engineering, Mathematics, Physics. |
Institutions |
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology Osmania University |
Website | The Official Website of Gorakavi |
Praveen Kumar Gorakavi (born 24 May 1989) is an Indian scientist, chemical engineer, inventor and consultant, recognised as a polymath and former child prodigy for his works in science and engineering from childhood.[1][2]
Gorakavi's innovations span multiple scientific fields. He has developed a low-cost artificial limb, products for water purification, food storage, and biofuel synthesis. He has also designed a low-cost mechanical brailler to increase braille literacy in the developing world.[3]
Gorakavi was named Outstanding Engineer/Scientist for 2009-10 by FAPCCI[4] and is considered to be the youngest recipient of this award. Prior to this he had been awarded the Balshree by the Government of India and the state of Andhra Pradesh had conferred its Ugadi Gaurav Puraskar award..[5] He has also been named the "Best technologist – for disabled people empowerment" by Andhra Pradesh.
Currently, Gorakavi is working on hybrid solar energy encapsulation technology, involving solar spectrum bifurcation and subsequent concentration, as a part of doctoral studies at Indian Institute of Chemical Technology in Hyderabad, India.
References
- ↑ "Education Plus : A 'technopreneur' in the making". The Hindu. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ "Young Judge". The Hindu. 29 May 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ Andrew Leibs. "Low-Cost Mechanical Brailler for Blind Students". About.com.
- ↑ Venkat (2 August 2011). "FAPCCI awards by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh". fapccinews.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
- ↑ "Ugadi Gaurav Puraskar 2004". The Hindu. 22 March 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
External links
- Youtube Video on Praveen
- Praveen Kumar Gorakavi - Blog
- IBN-FAPCCI
- TANA Global science Fair
- Times of India