Bengaluru : Prof. Madhav Rao, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-B) has been conferred with the esteemed Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers State Award in the field of Engineering Sciences for the year 2023. This prestigious award, instituted by the Government of Karnataka, recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of Engineering Sciences.
The honour was bestowed upon Prof. Madhav Rao by Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Siddaramaiah, at a ceremony held at J.N. Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bengaluru on September 26, 2024. Distinguished guests, including Prof. C.N.R. Rao, Bharat Ratna, Shri N. S. Boseraju, Hon’ble Minister for Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka, and Dr. Ekroop Caur (IAS), Secretary, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology (E, IT, BT and S&T), Government of Karnataka, graced the occasion.
“Prof. Madhav Rao’s recognition with the Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers Award 2023 is a proud moment for IIIT-Bangalore. His innovative research, teaching and dedication to advancing the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering reflect the high academic standards we strive for. This recognition not only honors his individual accomplishments but also highlights the impactful works happening at our institute of his projects,” said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore.
” I am deeply humbled and honored to receive this prestigious award. I would like to thank our students, Director, Deans, my ever-inspiring faculty colleagues, staff, and the entire IIIT-Bangalore community for their unwavering support, which has allowed me to grow in the field of Engineering Science. My heartfelt thanks to my collaborators and funding agencies for believing in me and my students’ ideas, and for their constant encouragement. Receiving Prof. Satish Dhawan State Award for Young Engineers is a tremendous motivation to continue my research pursuits in the broad area of Electronics and to further serve the student community across state of Karnataka.” said Prof. Madhav Rao.
The Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers Award is given annually to engineers below 50 years of age who have made significant contributions to Engineering Sciences. This award is a testament to Prof. Madhav Rao’s dedication to his field and his commitment to advancing engineering education.
