Dr. S. Vasudev Award
Dr. S. Vasudev Award
Dr. S. Vasudev Award is a prestigious award instituted by the KSCSTE in memory of Dr.S.Vasudev, former Chairman of Science, Technology and Environment Committee(STEC) for the best project completed under the Science Research Scheme(SRS) of KSCSTE. SRS is the flagship scheme of the Council, aims towards promotion of R&D activities in the State both in fundamental and applied research. Final Technical Report (FTR) of the completed SRS projects will be processed for Dr. S. Vasudev Award.
| Year | Name & Address of Principal Investigator | Project Title |
| 2006 | Dr. M. Indira Dept. of Biochemistry University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram |
Studies on the effect of administration of Cassava rich diet and alcohol |
| 2007 |
Dr. K. D. Prathapan Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram |
Systematic studies on fleabeetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) infesting Piperaceae in Kerala |
| 2008 | Dr. Sam Solomon Lecturer Dept of Physics, St. Johns College, Anchal, Kollam |
Rare earth titanium niobate and tantalite dielectric resonators for communication systems |
| 2009 | Dr. Laly A Pothen Selection Grade Lecturer Department of Chemistry Bishop Moore College Mavelikkara |
Development of chemically modified bio fibre composites and their applications |
| 2010 | Dr. P. Vinod Asst. Professor Dept. of Civil Engineering College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram |
Studies on improving the engineering behavior of Kuttanad clay using preloading technique |
| 2011 | Dr. P. Mohanan Professor Dept. of Electronics , CUSAT, Cochin |
Compact dual band dielectric resonator for mobile phone antenna with reduced radiation hazards |
| 2012 | Dr. E. A. Siril Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram |
Evaluation and propagation of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.)- A food dye yielding plant |
| 2013 | Dr. K. D. Prathapan Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani ,Thiruvananthapuram |
Studies on host plants of flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelide: Alticinae) in south India |
| 2014 | Dr. Lizymol P.P Scientist D, Dental Products Laboratory, Biomedical Technology Wing, SCTIMST, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram |
Development of smart dental composites consist of calcium containing resins and fillers |
| 2015 | Dr. T. T. Sreelekha Scientific Officer Gr-1 Division of Cancer Research, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram |
Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles from antitumor polysaccharide PST001 and elucidation of its pharmacokinetics |
| 2016 | Dr. G. Anilkumar Associate Professor School of Chemical Sciences Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam – 686 560 |
Copper-catalyzed C-C, C-O and C-S bond formations using N and O containing bidentate ligands |
| 2017 | Dr. A. Gangaprasad Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram |
Conservation strategies and in vitro production of anthraquinones in Gynochthodes umbellata (L.) Razafim. & B. Bremer (Rubiaceae) – a potential dye yielding plant |
| 2018 | Dr. M. K. Jayaraj Professor, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi |
Growth of carbon nanotubes for transparent elec |
| 2019 | Dr. N. Sandhyarani Professor School of Material Science and Engineering National Institute of Technology Calicut |
Synthesis of novel electro-catalytic nanoparticles and nano composites for fuel cell applications |
| 2020 | Dr. Thomas. V. P. Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta |
Ethnobotanical studies on Zingiberaceae of Kerala |
| 2021 | Dr. M. K. Ravi Varma Professor Dept. of Physics NIT Calicut |
A multi-wavelength Integrating Nephelometer for Characterizing Tropospheric Aerosol |
| 2022 | Dr. E. A. Siril Professor, Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala Dr. A. Gangaprasad |
Collection, characterization and propagation of Garcinia gummi-gutta (L.) Robs. |
Final Technical Report (FTR) of SRS project submitted within the stipulated period will be directly considered for Dr. S. Vasudev Award.
- The Award carries certificate with citation and prize money of Rs. 50,000/-.
- Recognition and benefits of Dr. S. Vasudev Award will be equally shared among all the people involved in executing the project.
- The award will be presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister during the inaugural session of Kerala Science Congress.
- The Final Technical Report (FTR) of the project should be submitted within 6 months of the completion of the SRS project period.
- The PI should have publications in peer reviewed journals from the research project.
The Head
Science & Technology Promotion Division (STPD)
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Tel: +91 -471 -2548214
E-mail: stpd.kscste@kerala.gov.in