Infosys announced the six laureates of the Infosys Prize 2026, celebrating researchers across six categories: Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Awarded by the Infosys Science Foundation, each winner receives a gold medal, citation, and a USD 100,000 prize purse. The prize honors individuals whose work significantly advances knowledge and contributes to India and the world, with a focus since 2024 on researchers under 40.
Infosys Science Foundation Announces Infosys Prize 2026 Laureates
Infosys Limited announced today the recipients of the prestigious Infosys Prize 2026, awarded by the Infosys Science Foundation (ISF). The prize, established in 2009, recognizes outstanding achievements of researchers and scientists who have made significant contributions to knowledge and society. This year, six distinguished individuals have been honored across six key categories.
Award Categories and Laureates
The six categories for the Infosys Prize 2026 are Economics, Engineering and Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Each laureate will receive a gold medal, a citation, and a prize purse of USD 100,000.
- Economics: Awarded to Karthik Sastry, Associate Professor at Princeton University, for his work on climate change, technological innovation, and business cycle fluctuations.
- Engineering and Computer Science: Awarded to Swarun Kumar, Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, for his pioneering work in low-power wireless networks and physical world integration.
- Humanities and Social Sciences: Awarded to Gautam Bhatia, Adjunct Professor at Jindal Global Law School, for his significant contributions to legal scholarship and social justice.
- Life Sciences: Awarded to Isha Jain, Associate Investigator at the Gladstone Institutes, for her discoveries in oxygen biology and potential therapeutic applications.
- Mathematical Sciences: Awarded to Riddhipratim Basu, Associate Professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences, for his contributions to probability theory and statistical physics.
- Physical Sciences: Awarded to Manoj Kumar Joshi, Assistant Professor at Singapore University of Technology and Design, for his work in programmable quantum machines and quantum simulation.
Focus on Early Career Researchers
Since 2024, the Infosys Prize has shifted its focus to honor researchers under the age of 40, aiming to provide early recognition for exceptional talent. This initiative seeks to encourage early career researchers and inspire the next generation of scholars and innovators. The laureates were selected by an international panel of renowned scholars and experts.
About the Infosys Science Foundation
The Infosys Prize is presented annually by the Infosys Science Foundation, a not-for-profit trust established in 2009. The foundation is dedicated to nurturing scientific talent, fostering a strong research culture, and celebrating excellence in research and scholarship, contributing to advancements in India and globally.
Source: BSE
