Indian Mathematician Mahesh Kakde Wins Prestigious 2026 Ramanujan Prize
Bengaluru: Indian mathematician Mahesh Kakde, a professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Ramanujan Prize in recognition of his outstanding contributions to algebraic number theory.
The award highlights his pioneering research that has advanced understanding in one of the most challenging areas of modern mathematics.
The Ramanujan Prize, jointly awarded by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the International Mathematical Union (IMU), honours exceptional mathematicians from developing countries who have made significant contributions to the field before the age of 45.
Kakde was recognised for his groundbreaking work in algebraic number theory, particularly in non-commutative Iwasawa theory and research related to the Gross-Stark and Brumer-Stark conjectures.
His contributions have helped solve longstanding mathematical problems and earned him international acclaim.
An alumnus of the Indian Statistical Institute, Kakde later pursued higher studies at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained his PhD in Pure Mathematics in 2008.
Over the years, he has held academic positions at globally renowned institutions, including Princeton University, University College London, and King’s College London.
He joined IISc as a professor in 2019.
The recognition adds another major milestone to his distinguished career.
Earlier, he received the Infosys Prize in Mathematics in 2022 and was featured in the Asian Scientist 100 list in 2023.
Named after legendary Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, the annual prize celebrates young mathematicians whose research significantly advances mathematical sciences.
The honour further underscores India’s growing impact on global mathematical research.
