UditVani, Bengaluru: Dr. Biraj Kumar Sahoo, a Senior Scientist at the National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, has been awarded with the prestigious ‘Young Metallurgist (Metal Science) Award – 2023’ under National Metallurgist Awards (NMA)-2023 by the Ministry of Steel, Government of India.
The award was presented by the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy, in presence of Sajjan Jindal, Chairman JSW group of companies, Amarendu Prakash, Chairman SAIL, Prof. B. S. Murty, Director IIT-Hyderable and other dignitaries.
The award was presented in IIM-ATM 2024 and NMA function at Bengaluru on 21st November 2024.
This recognition underscores his outstanding contributions to the field of metallurgy, particularly in steel development, materials processing, characterization, and metallurgical failure analysis.
Over the course of his illustrious career, Dr. Sahoo has contributed to over 40 R&D projects. His work has led to significant scientific advancements and the successful implementation across various industries, including steel, oil and gas, power plants, and manufacturing. He has actively collaborated with esteemed organizations such as ISRO, NMRL-DRDO, RDCIS-SAIL, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force for various R&D projects.
Dr. Sahoo’s research has resulted in 10 Indian patents, over 25 peer-reviewed publications, and numerous accolades, including the “Nijhawan Award-2022,” “M S Khan Memorial Award 2023”. His innovative approach to steel design has led to the development of next-generation medium-Mn advanced high-strength steels, which offer exceptional strength and crashworthiness, thereby enhancing passenger safety while reducing vehicle weight and emissions.
Dr. Sahoo’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation has not only advanced the field of metallurgy but has also contributed significantly to India’s industrial and strategic sectors. His recognition as a Young Metallurgist is a testament to his dedication and impact, and he continues to inspire future generations of metallurgists with his pioneering work.
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