CSIR Young Scientist Award for the year 2018 has been awarded to Naveen Kumar Chandrasekaran (CECRI Alumni 2004)

The CSIR Young Scientist Award for the year 2018 in Chemical Sciences has been awarded to Dr Naveen Kumar Chandrasekaran of CSIR- Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, for his contributions in developing electro-catalysts for conversion of CO₂ to valuable products and super hydrophobic, smart coatings for detection and prevention of corrosion.