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Clemson University honors Indian-origin researchers
They were honored for transformative research improving patient safety in healthcare design and boosting crop resilience to climate stress.
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Bhavana P - Fri, 09, May 2025
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Senior Researcher of the Year nominees with Clemson University President Jim Clements, for left, and Tanju Karanfil, senior vice president for research, scholarship and artistic achievement, far right. / Clemson University
Clemson University recognized two Indian-origin distinguished faculty members as the 2025 Researchers of the Year during the annual Clemson University Research Symposium held May 7.
Anjali Joseph was named senior researcher of the year, while Sruthi Narayanan, received the junior researcher of the year award.
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Joseph, the Spartanburg Regional Health System Endowed Chair in Architecture + Health Design, was awarded for her groundbreaking work in designing health care environments that enhance patient safety and provider efficiency. A nationally recognized leader in healthcare design, Joseph has influenced facility layouts across the country, including operating rooms and patient rooms now implemented in numerous hospitals.
“It is a true privilege to be able to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and providers at healthcare facilities in South Carolina and beyond,” said Joseph.
She obtained her Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, master's degree from Kansas State University and bachelor’s degree from the School of Planning and Architecture in New Delhi, India.
Narayanan, an associate professor of plant and environmental sciences, received the junior researcher of the year award for her efforts to improve crop resilience in the face of climate stress. Her research focuses on developing heat- and drought-resistant crops, aiding sustainable agriculture amid climate change.
“I am truly honored to receive the 2025 junior Researcher of the Year Award. This recognition reflects not only my work but also the dedication and passion of my research team, including students and postdoctoral scholars,” said Narayanan, who holds a Ph.D. and M.S from Kansas State University and a B.S from Kerala Agricultural University.
“Anjali and Sruthi offer excellent examples of the powerful impact of university research. The results of their work have been put into practice in the health care and agriculture industries, respectively, to directly improve patient health care and to help farmers boost profitability while supporting the rising global demand for food,” said Tanju Karanfil, senior vice president for research, scholarship and creative endeavors.
Nominees for the awards were selected by each Clemson college and evaluated by an interdisciplinary committee. Junior faculty must have earned their terminal degree within the past 10 years.
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