Jyeshtharaj Joshi | |
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 Jyeshtharaj Joshi (foreground, left) receiving the Padma Bhushan award from Pranab Mukherjee | |
| Born | 28 May 1949 |
| Occupation(s) | Chemical engineer, nuclear scientist |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan Shantiswarup Bhatnagar Prize Dr. Anji Reddy Innovation Award Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers Award DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Professor Fellow of Indian National Science Academy Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences INSA Medal for Young Scientist Fellow of Indian Academy of Sciences Fellow of National Academy of Engineering |
Jyeshtharaj Bhalchandra Joshi is an Indian chemical engineer, nuclear scientist, consultant and professor, widely known for his innovations in nuclear reactor designs and generally regarded as a respected teacher. He is the DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, and is the recipient of Shantiswarup Bhatnagar Prize for Engineering Sciences and many other awards and recognitions. He received the third highest civilian honour, the Padma Bhushan, in 2014 for his services to the field of chemical engineering and nuclear science.