DR. HARISHA C. RUDRAPPA WON NOBEL SCIENTIST AWARD IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACOGNOSY

BY SCIENTIFIC LAURELS Pharmacognosy INDIA

Dr. Harisha C. Rudrappa is a distinguished scientist and academician with 27 years of teaching experience and an extensive research background in Pharmacognosy, Taxonomy, Medicinal Plant Cultivation, and Phytochemistry. He currently serves as the Head of Pharmacognosy at ITRA, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, India. His expertise spans both theoretical and practical teaching for postgraduate scholars in Ayurvedic Medicine (M.D./Ph.D.), M.Pharm (Ayu), and M.Sc. (Medicinal Plants).

Significant Achievements

Dr. Rudrappa has made remarkable contributions to research and academia, with an outstanding 563 research publications and four books and monographs to his credit. He has guided 12 Ph.D. scholars (with three ongoing), co-guided seven Ph.D. scholars (with five ongoing), and supervised numerous M.Pharma and M.Sc. theses. His excellence in research has been recognized with multiple prestigious awards, including:

  • Distinguished Scientist – VEERA 2016 International Award
  • Incredible Scientist of India - 2021 (South Asian National Award)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – INSO International Scientist Awards (2022)
  • Outstanding Scientist Award – INRC International Research Awards (2023)
  • 7Continents R&D Awards (2024) for Excellence in Research

Notable Contributions

Dr. Rudrappa has played a key role in advancing Ayurvedic Pharmacognosy through research, education, and public awareness initiatives. He has:

  • Conducted over 75 public awareness programs across Karnataka.
  • Attended 175 conferences and workshops, delivering 50 paper/poster presentations.
  • Served as a Chairperson in six Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs and a resource person in 14 CMEs.
  • Successfully completed four research projects, with one as a Principal Investigator and three as a Co-Investigator.
  • Published three monographs on Anukta Dravya.
  • Served as a member of advisory committees for PCIM&H (Government of India) and CCRAS project proposals.
  • Held editorial board positions for five international journals.

Eligibility for Nobel Scientist Award

Dr. Harisha C. Rudrappa’s extensive research, scholarly contributions, and commitment to the field of Pharmacognosy make him a deserving recipient of the Nobel Scientist Award in Scientific Laurels. His groundbreaking work in medicinal plant research and Ayurveda continues to shape the future of natural medicine and phytochemistry.