Two Indian American Scientists Named Schmidt Polymaths for Innovative Research
Two Indian American scientists, Arvind Murugan and Saad Bhamla, have been named Schmidt Polymaths. The prestigious program aims to fund early-stage, innovative research that might struggle to secure funding elsewhere, even with current declines in U.S. SBA funding.
Arvind Murugan, Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Chicago, will explore how molecules can learn and compute through experiments. Meanwhile, Saad Bhamla, an Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will develop low-cost technologies to tackle planetary-scale challenges. His work includes AI-enabled point-of-care diagnostics and autonomous morphing machines.
Both scientists are part of the fifth cohort of the highly selective Schmidt Polymaths program. Each recipient receives up to $2.5 million over five years to pursue research in new disciplines or using new methodologies.
Arvind Murugan and Saad Bhamla join the ranks of the Schmidt Polymaths, receiving substantial grants to push the boundaries of their respective fields. Their work promises to advance molecular computing and low-cost planetary-scale technologies.
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