Dr. Krishnamurty Balasubramanian, prominent material scientist, honoured with Padma Shri, renowned for specialising in critical minerals. led development of advanced cryogenic-engine materials for India's space missions; achieved clinical trials of an advanced knee prosthesis, contributed to ITER fusion components, and established India’s first rare-earth magnet plant.
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