Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian Physicist to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
The award recognizes his pioneering string theory research and follows a lecture at Stockholm University, where he discussed gravity and strings.
- On Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Bengaluru-based International Centre for Theoretical Sciences announced that Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, becoming the first Indian physicist to receive the honour.
- Established by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics, the medal honours distinguished contributions to physics; Sen delivered the Oskar Klein Memorial Lecture, titled 'Gravity from Strings and Strings from Gravity,' on October 22.
- Sen, an ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair Professor, is globally recognized for pioneering research on S-duality, black hole entropy, and string field theory, which have significantly shaped modern string theory.
- Congratulating the physicist, ICTS Director Rajesh Gopakumar said, "It has been no less than wonderful having Ashoke with us and setting the tone for excellence here at ICTS." Sen also holds the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan .
- This achievement adds to growing international recognition for Indian scientists, including Dirac Medal winner Deepak Dhar earlier this year and Wolf Prize recipient Jainendra Jain last year, while past Oskar Klein Medal recipients include Stephen Hawking and Peter Higgs.
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Sen, an ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)-Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru, is widely regarded as an architect of modern string theory.
Who is Ashoke Sen? Indian physicist honoured with 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for pioneering work on string theory
Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has become the first Indian to receive the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for his pioneering contributions to string theory, gravity and black-hole physics. Professor at ICTS-TIFR, Bengaluru, Sen delivered the Oskar Klein Memorial Lecture in Stockholm.
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PressNewsAgencyAshoke Sen: Indian Physicist honoured with 2026 Oskar Klein Medal for string theory work
Ashoke Sen, a distinguished physicist from ICTS, is honored with the prestigious 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, celebrating his groundbreaking work in modern string theory and its far-reaching effects. In a captivating lecture in Stockholm, he explored the complexities of gravity and black holes while shedding light on string theory's promise.
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The Hindu Business LineIndian physicist Ashoke Sen honoured with Oskar Klein Medal for 2026
New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 24 (PTI) Indian physicist Ashoke Sen has been awarded the 2026 Oskar Klein Medal, becoming the first Indian physicist to receive the honour. Sen, an ICTS-Infosys Madhava Chair professor at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS)-Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Bengaluru, is widely regarded as an architect of modern string […]
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