Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive 2026 Oskar Klein Medal in Physics
Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has become the first Indian to receive the prestigious 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics. Sen is recognized for his pioneering work in string theory, including S-duality and black hole entropy, which have significantly influenced modern theoretical physics. He delivered the Oskar Klein Memorial Lecture in Stockholm on October 22. Sen's accolades also include the Breakthrough Prize, Dirac Medal, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. Some coverage notes his past criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding scientific temper and social issues.
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indianexpress broke this story on 23 Oct, 07:37 pm. Other outlets followed.