Indian American Syamantak Pavra wins Intel Award

Q.  Which Indian American won the Intel Foundation Young Scientists Award?
- Published on 20 May 16

a. Ashok Pavra
b. Abhishek Pavra
c. Syamatak Pavra
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Syamatak Pavra
 
Indian-American Syamantak Payra, a 15 year-old from Friendswood, Texas, in May 2016 won Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards of 50000 US dollar.
  • He was awarded for developing a low-cost electronically aided knee brace that allows an individual with a weakened leg to walk more naturally.
  • He shared the 50000 US dollars award with Kathy Liu of Salt lake City, Utah who was awarded for developing an alternative battery component that could significantly improve battery performance and safety.

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