Professor Thalappil Pradeep, an Indian scientist from IIT Madras, has received the prestigious Eni Award in recognition of his ground-breaking environmental and energy studies. His creative innovation employing cutting-edge nanoscale materials to provide clean water at a reasonable price has been recognised with an award. In the near future, Professor Pradeep is anticipated to receive the honour from the Italian President.

About Eni Award

The Eni Award is well-known around the world, and notable Nobel laureates and accomplished scientists have been past recipients. Only exceptional people are granted this coveted accolade, thanks to the selection committee, which includes Nobel laureates.

This prestigious award has been given to Professor Pradeep in recognition of his outstanding work in the fields of sustainable water purification and nanotechnology. The prize, which was established in 2007, aims to promote seismic advances in decarbonization, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental protection. It acts as a forum to support and motivate the upcoming generation of scholars to take on the important issues around environmental sustainability and energy.

Renegade Clean Water Solutions

The IIT professor’s research focuses on creating environmentally friendly and economically viable methods of eliminating harmful chemicals from water. His unique nanoscale materials have been effectively deployed as drinking water solutions, benefiting an amazing 1.3 million people in India every day. Not only has his work revolutionised access to clean water, but it has also spurred global initiatives to combat water pollution. For his contributions to the field of Advanced Environmental Solutions, Professor Pradeep has received one of the three Eni Awards.

His commitment and knowledge of nanotechnology applications have transformed water filtration and made it easier to get rid of dangerous elements like uranium and arsenic. His ground-breaking technique is currently being introduced to other nations after receiving approval for national adoption. The huge group of students, associates, and implementing partners whose tireless efforts made this work possible deserve my sincere gratitude. I received everything from my nation and my institution, he remarked.

Professor T. Pradeep continued by saying, “Water has several opportunities in cleansing, sensing, distribution, and data analytics. It is the best time to enter the water sector for science, industry, or both on a national and international level. “It has a career where one can find fulfilment in addition to wealth and recognition. To maintain water security, we need more children in the area, he continued.

Another award that the Professor received

The Eni Award is only one of Professor Pradeep’s honours. The coveted Padma Shri, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water, and Nikkei Asia Prize are just a few of the honours bestowed upon him for his illustrious career. Professor Pradeep has published more than 550 publications and holds more than 100 patents. His work has had a significant impact on the subject of materials science.