received the Infosys Science Foundation Award 2013 in 2013 from Infosys
The Infosys Science Foundation today announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2013 across six categories: Engineering & Computer Science , Humanities, Life Sciences , Mathematic al Sciences , Physical Sciences and Social Sciences . The winners were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contribution s to scien tific research . T he Infosys Science Foundation also announced an increase in the prize purse by Rs . 5 Lakhs to Rs. 55 Lakhs for each category for 2013 . The prize for the Humanities category will be split equally between the two winners. The seven winners were chosen based on significant progress showcased in their chosen spheres , as well as for the impact thei r research will have on the specific field . In addition to the prize purse, each category award includes a gold medallio n and a citation certif icate . The winners of the Infosys Prize 2013 were evaluated by a panel of jurors comprising eminent scientists and professors from around the world. The jury chairs of the six categories are: Prof. Pradeep K. Khosla , Engineering & Computer Science; Prof. Amartya Sen , Humanities; Dr. Inder Verma , Life Sciences ; Prof. Srinivasa S. R. Varadhan , Mathematical Sciences; Prof. Shrinivas Kulkarni , Physical Sciences; and Dr. Kaushik Basu , Social Sciences.