YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Young Professionals
Excellence Award Winner
Dr. Rajan Agrahari
National Institute of Technology Patna (NIT Patna)
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| YOUNG PROFESSIONALS’ EXCELLENCE AWARD
WAMS 2026 invites all young professionals below the age of 40, and in the
initial stage of their career in academic or industrial research, to apply for the
Young Professional Excellence Award. A panel of experts will evaluate
applicants’ research quality and overall career record. The Young Professionals’ Excellence Award
will be announced on the official website of WAMS 2026 and presented during the awards banquet
ceremony. The award includes a cash prize, a plaque, and a certificate.
Link to apply
We welcome both self-nominations and external nominations. Please note that a nominator may submit only one nomination.
Instructions:
The eligible applicants/nominators can apply using the Google form, linked to the QR code in this brochure. Please upload the following documents to the Google form:- CV / Resume of the applicant
- Two-page write-up summarizing the applicant’s research contributions and leadership activities
- List of applicant’s Awards, Grants, and Publications
Deadline to Apply: 31st January, 2026.
In case of any queries related to this award, please write to us at wams2026@bvrit.ac.in.Link to apply
Scan to apply:
Organising Committee
B. Anupama (Chair)
Sai Harshini Behara
Keerthipriya Sathish
Nrusingha Pradhan
Dinesh Gembali
Manisha Kahar
Balamati Choudhury
Jayshree Kulkarni
Elizebeth George
Jayshree Das
