Padma Bhushan Prof. Jyeshtharaj Joshi
Nuclear Scientist
- Respected, Jyeshtharaj Bhalchandra Joshi is an Indian chemical engineer, nuclear scientist, consultant, and professor, widely known for his innovations in nuclear reactor designs and generally regarded as a respected teacher.
- He is the DAE-Homi Bhabha Chair Professor, at Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, and is the recipient of Shantiswarup Bhatnagar Prize for Engineering Sciences and many other awards and recognitions.
- He received the third highest civilian honor, the Padma Bhushan, in 2014 for his services to the field of chemical engineering and nuclear science.