Dr. Rao’s Major National and International Awards
Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao has received numerous national and international awards recognizing his outstanding contributions to engineering, defence technology, and innovation. His achievements reflect a profound global impact in the fields of acoustics and design engineering. These accolades collectively underscore Dr. Rao’s visionary leadership, pioneering spirit, and lifelong dedication to advancing science and technology for societal and national progress.
2015: National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
National Award from Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (M0SJE)
2011: Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra for Mechanical Sciences (VASVIK)
National Award from Vividhlaxi Audyogik Samshodhan Vikas Kendra
2009: National Design Award
National Award from National Design Research Foundation, Institution of Engineers, India
2010: DRDO Technology Leadership Award
Organizational Award from Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
2010: Stanley Ehrlich Award (Gold Medal)
International award from Acoustical Society of America, USA
2006: Honorary Design Engineer
International Award from SM KIROV Machine Building Plant JSC, Kazakhstan
2005: Silver Medal for Contribution to Engineering Acoustics
National Award from Acoustical Society of America (Madras Chapter)
2008: Silicon Trophy
Organizational Award from DRDO
2004: DRDO Agni Award for Excellence in Self Reliance
Organizational Award from DRDO
1993: DRDO Scientist of the Year Award
Organizational Award from DRDO
2007: Dr. V. Bhujanga Rao- The Stealth Man Best of Andhra Pradesh Honours
Media Award from The Indian Express
2011-12: Prof. S. Bhagavantham Distinguished Acoustician Award
National Award from Acoustical Society of India
2021: Corps of Engineers Prize
National Award from The Institution of Engineers (India)
2022: Fellow of Indian National Science Academy
National Award from the Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
