Trustees Speak

S. Gopalakrishnan

Co-founder, Infosys Limited
Co-founder, Axilor Ventures Private Limited
President - Board of Trustees, Infosys Science Foundation

"People spearheading the process of scientific discovery are creating pathways for our collective future. Their humanity, character and life wisdom complement their qusest for truth. The Infosys Science Foundation celebrates them"

Srinath Batni

Former Director, Infosys Limited
Co-founder Axilor Ventures Private Limited

"The quest to explore new frontiers has often paved the way for the well-being of society. We hope to make role models of such explorers."

K. Dinesh

Co-founder, Infosys Limited

"All breakthroughs and advances throw interesting questions about the nature of creativity and what it means to be human at the most fundamental level. And this is one of the reasons we feel proud of the Infosys Prize which has been recognizing and rewarding the works of individuals who explore this and other questions that have perplexed humanity since the beginning of time."

Narayana Murthy

Founder, Infosys Limited

"The trustees of the Infosys Science Foundation dream of an India where the poorest children can have reasonable access to nutrition, education, healthcare, and shelter, and have confidence in a better future. This award honors outstanding researchers who will make a difference to India's future."

Nandan Nilekani

Chairman of the Board, Co-founder, Infosys Limited

"The Infosys Prize has been a tremendous motivator and signaling of the high-quality research done by Indians on India."

T. V. Mohandas Pai

Former Director, Infosys Limited
Chairman, Manipal Global Education Services Pvt. Ltd.

"The Infosys Prize is an investment in the future of our country."

Salil Parekh

S. D. Shibulal

Co-founder, Infosys Limited
Co-founder, Axilor Ventures Private Limited

"The Infosys Prize continues to recognize exemplary work in scientific research and enquiry. Many Infosys Prize laureates have gone on to contribute significantly in key areas like healthcare, genetics, climate science, astronomy, and poverty alleviation, amongst other things. Their work has immediate implications for the human race and the planet. We hope it catalyzes social development."

Pratima Murthy

Director, NIMHANS, Bangalore

"Research is most meaningful when it translates to improved well-being and living of our people. I am optimistic that the winners of the prestigious Infosys Prize will demonstrate exemplary work that will make a difference to the lives of millions of people in our country."