Winners Announcement: Dr. A. Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant
- December 02, 2024 : North American Manipur Association (NAMA) -

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The North American Manipur Association (NAMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Dr. A. Surjalal Sharma Memorial Grant. The grant honors the memory of Dr. A. Surjalal Sharma who was a renowned Manipuri astrophysicist and one of the founding members of NAMA. The Grant—a sum of INR 50,000 each to two deserving candidates—is aimed at supporting young Manipuri physicists and researchers in other disciplines.

After a rigorous selection process following applications from a varied pool of many deserving researchers, we have awarded the grant to the following two PhD candidates:

Mairembam Kelvin Singh
Department of Physics, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Data-Driven Modelling and Prediction of Complex Nonlinear Critical Phenomena in Climate Change Dynamics and Variability in Manipur
Abstract: Please click this link for an abstract of the research thesis: https://shorturl.at/ixqIR

Somi Raikhan
Department of History, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Analytical Study of Christianity from the Indigenous Perspective in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century Manipur
Abstract: Please click this link for an abstract of the research thesis: https://shorturl.at/yBSyl

In addition to the two awardees, we are pleased to recognize the following candidates with an Honorable Mention. While they did not receive the award, their applications stood out for excellence and potential to make a meaningful impact in their respective fields.

Chanamthabam Rudrajit Singh
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal
Project Title: Understanding the Health Problems of Internally Displaced Persons in Manipur

Hrangbung Momin Anal
Department of Physics, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: Synthetic Gauge Fields and Spin Systems in Optical Lattices

Shantirani Thokchom
Department of Biochemistry, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Tile: Functional Significance of Biosynthetic Gene Clusters in the Genome of Endophytic Bacteria Associated with Certain Ethnomedicinal Plants of Manipur

Vikash Ningthoujam
Department of Philosophy, Manipur University, Imphal
Project Title: A Reflection of Gadamer’s Hermeneutics and its Significance in the Society

Finally, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the members of the Selection Committee for their dedication and outstanding work in evaluating the applications:

Dr. Amom Ruhikanta Meetei (Committee Chair)
Dr. Babyrani Yumnam
Dr. Bimbisar Irom
Dr. Budhachandra Khundrakpam
Dr. Lalit Pukhrambam
Dr. Subhro Bhattacharjee

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