Indian-origin Stanford professor wins top US award for science

October 04, 2014 17:10

A 79-year-old Indian-American Stanford University professor is among 10 innovators to receive US National Medal of Science announced by President Barack Obama for their contribution to the field of science.

Pune-graduate and Padma Bhushan recipient Thomas Kailath will receive the United States' highest honour for achievement and leadership in advancing the fields of science at a White House ceremony later this year.

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