Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Dr. Kishore Paknikar Named Prime Minister Professor
Dr. Kishore Paknikar, a famous scientist, has been chosen for a special job called the Prime Minister Professor.
He will work at COEP Technological University in Pune for five years.
This job helps universities that are good at teaching but need more research.
Dr. Paknikar will get a lot of money to do research and help other scientists.
He will focus on things like clean water, protecting the environment, and new materials.
He wants to make research more important in universities and help young scientists.
Dr. Kishore M. Paknikar has been appointed as a Prime Minister Professor by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).
He will be hosted at COEP Technological University, Pune, for five years.
The Prime Minister Professorship aims to strengthen research ecosystems in universities with strong teaching foundations.
The fellowship includes a monthly stipend of Rs. 2,50,000, an annual research grant of Rs. 24,00,000, and an overhead of Rs. 1,00,000.
Dr. Paknikar will focus on mentoring faculty and researchers, and conducting interdisciplinary research relevant to national needs.
- Who
- Dr. Kishore M. Paknikar, former Director of Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at IIT Bombay
- What
- Named as one of the first recipients of the Prime Minister Professorship by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India
- When
- For a period of five years
- Where
- COEP Technological University, Pune
- Why
- To strengthen India’s research ecosystem by placing experienced scientists in universities with strong teaching foundations but needing sustained research leadership
- Name
- Dr. Kishore M. Paknikar
- Position
- Prime Minister Professor
- Host Institution
- COEP Technological University, Pune
- Duration
- 5 years
- Fellowship Amount
- Rs. 2,50,000 per month
- Research Grant
- Rs. 24,00,000 per annum
- Overhead Grant
- Rs. 1,00,000 per annum
- Field of Expertise
- Microbiology, Nanotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology, Nanomaterials, Translational Research