It is a matter of great pride for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham to celebrate Dr. Prema Nedungadi, Associate Dean, School of Computing, Director, Amrita Center for Research in Analytics, Technologies and Education (Amrita CREATE), and UNESCO Chair on Assistive Technologies in Education at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, on being recognised with the Careers360 3rd Faculty Research Award for Most Outstanding Researcher in the Country – Social Sciences. The honour recognises her significant contributions to research and the wider academic community, reflecting her continued commitment to advancing research, assistive technologies, innovation and inclusive education.
This prestigious recognition acknowledges her exceptional research contributions and their significance and impact within the national and global academic community.
The selection followed a rigorous evaluation based on research contributions, publication record, SCOPUS-indexed publications, citation impact and h-index. The assessment also considered her recognition in the Stanford University list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists, along with publication count, number of citations and h-index.
The award, comprising a Citation and a cash prize of ₹50,000, was presented at the Careers360 3rd Faculty Research Awards Ceremony on 1 October 2026 at The Imperial, Janpath, New Delhi.
The award was presented by Dr. D. Purandeswari, MP and Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, former Union Minister of State for Education and Commerce.
As the UNESCO Chair on Assistive Technologies in Education, Dr. Prema Nedungadi’s work reflects the importance of research and innovation in advancing assistive technology, inclusive education and accessibility.
This distinguished recognition is a testament to the impact of sustained research excellence and its contribution towards building a more inclusive and accessible society.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Prema Nedungadi on this remarkable national recognition!
