Answer: Karnataka
Notes: Amogh Sirnoorkar, a scientist from Kalaburagi, Karnataka, has been selected for the Post-Doctoral Top Mentor Award 2026, instituted by Purdue University. The award is being presented for the first time and includes a cash prize of 1,500 US dollars, along with a citation and a memento. The scientist is the first (maiden) recipient of this award. The selection was made by a panel of 14 post-doctoral peer judges, evaluating nominees from seven colleges of the university. The award will be formally presented on April 22, 2026, at a ceremony at Purdue University.
