Praveen Kumar Gorakavi

Praveen Kumar Gorakavi
Praveen Kumar Gorakavi
Born 24 May 1989 (1989-05-24) (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

  1. ↑ "Education Plus : A 'technopreneur' in the making". The Hindu. 6 June 2011. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
  2. ↑ "Young Judge". The Hindu. 29 May 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
  3. ↑ Andrew Leibs. "Low-Cost Mechanical Brailler for Blind Students". About.com.
  4. ↑ Venkat (2 August 2011). "FAPCCI awards by Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh". fapccinews.blogspot.in. Retrieved 2013-04-06.
  5. ↑ "Ugadi Gaurav Puraskar 2004". The Hindu. 22 March 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-06.


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