Dr Chandrakant Lahariya Becomes First Indian to Receive Wiley Research Heroes Award
In January 2026, Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, former staff member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), was awarded the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025 in the category “Impact Beyond Academia.”
In January 2026, Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, former staff member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), was awarded the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025 in the category “Impact Beyond Academia.”
- He is the first and only Indian to receive this prestigious Wiley Research Heroes Prize, chosen as one of five global winners from over 2,000 nominations worldwide.
About Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025:
Recognition: Dr Chandrakant Lahariya was selected for his outstanding research contributions that have a direct impact on public policy and societal welfare.
Other winners: The other four winners of the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025 include Dr. Katie Brooker from Australia, Professor Trevor Charles from Canada, Professor Deborah Esan from Nigeria, and Dr. Maria Elena Indelicato from Portugal.
Award overview: An international recognition by Wiley honouring researchers whose work is inclusive, innovative, and creates real-world impact beyond traditional academic outputs.
Prize Amount: Five global winners are selected annually, each receiving global recognition and a monetary award of around USD 2,000.
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