The Fellowship, which will be effective from 1 January 2025, was offered to Professor Foster for 'his significant work that has redefined the understanding of how the eye detects light'. Vice President of the Academy, Professor Narinder K Mehra, says 'we look forward to having your active interactions with our scientists bringing a closer relationship of the scientific communities of both countries'
The Indian National Science Academy was established in January 1935 with the object of promoting science in India and harnessing scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national welfare. At present the Academy has a total number of 1021 Fellows and 99 Foreign Fellows.
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