Bengaluru, November 12, 2025 — The Infosys Science Foundation (ISF) today announced the winners of the Infosys Prize 2025, recognizing exceptional contributions to scientific research and scholarship in India across six categories — 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, making it one of India’s most prestigious recognitions in science and research.
Focus on early-career researchers
Since 2024, the Infosys Prize has shifted focus to honor researchers under the age of 40, encouraging young scientists to pursue innovation early in their careers. The ISF trustees, including K. Dinesh, Narayana Murthy, Kris Gopalakrishnan, Srinath Batni, Dr. Pratima Murthy, and S.D. Shibulal, announced the laureates, while other trustees such as Mohandas Pai, Nandan Nilekani, and Salil Parekh extended their congratulations.
K. Dinesh, President of the ISF Board of Trustees, said the award underscores the connection between science, research, and societal progress, inspiring a new generation of innovators.
Infosys Prize 2025 winners
- Economics: Nikhil Agarwal (MIT) for pioneering work in market design and empirical studies of allocation mechanisms such as school choice and kidney exchange systems.
- Engineering & Computer Science: Sushant Sachdeva (University of Toronto) for breakthroughs in algorithmic optimization influencing global communication and data networks.
- Humanities & Social Sciences: Andrew Ollett (University of Chicago) for his scholarship on Prakrit languages and Indian literary culture, showcased in Language of the Snakes.
- Life Sciences: Anjana Badrinarayanan (NCBS, Bengaluru) for uncovering mechanisms of genome maintenance and repair through advanced imaging and genetic studies.
- Mathematical Sciences: Sabyasachi Mukherjee (TIFR, Mumbai) for his original work linking Kleinian group dynamics and complex mapping iterations.
- Physical Sciences: Karthish Manthiram (Caltech) for pioneering electrochemical fertilizer production and electrified chemical manufacturing powered by renewable energy.
Legacy and global recognition
Since its inception in 2009, the Infosys Prize has been awarded to 99 laureates, many of whom have gone on to win international honors including the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal, and Marconi Prize. The award remains the largest private recognition of scientific excellence in India.
The Infosys Science Foundation reiterated that the prize aims to celebrate research excellence, nurture innovation, and establish India as a hub of global scientific talent.
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