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Indian physicist wins Oskar Klein medal, one of the top prizes in physics
Ashoke Sen became the first Indian to receive the Oskar Klein Medal in 2026 for his pioneering contributions to string theory, S-duality, black-hole entropy and string field theory. His achievements highlight India’s excellence in theoretical physics and the need for sustained research funding, strong institutions, scientific collaboration and talent development.
