10 Genius Scientists of India

Jagadish Chandra Bose (1858-1937)

A physicist and biologist known for his work in plant physiology and the invention of the crescograph.

Homi J. Bhabha (1909-1966)

Considered the father of India's nuclear program and made important contributions to quantum theory and cosmic ray research.

C. V. Raman (1888-1970)

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the discovery of the Raman Effect, which demonstrated the scattering of light by molecules.

Satyendra Nath Bose (1894-1974)

A physicist known for his collaboration with Albert Einstein in developing Bose-Einstein statistics and Bose-Einstein condensate.

Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887-1920)

A mathematical genius who made significant contributions to number theory, mathematical analysis, and continued fractions.

Vikram Sarabhai (1919-1971)

Known as the father of India's space program, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (1931-2015)

A renowned aerospace scientist and the 11th President of India, known for his contributions to India's missile and space programs.

Har Gobind Khorana (1922-2011)

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1968 for deciphering the genetic code and synthesizing proteins.

Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 for his studies on the structure and function of the ribosome.

Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar (1894-1955)

Considered the father of research laboratories in India