The award recognises Dr. Bhatkar\u2019s pioneering leadership in the development of the PARAM series of supercomputers and his unparalleled contribution to advancing VLSI design, semiconductor research, and high-performance computing in the country.<\/p>\n
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The honour was presented by Dr. Satya Gupta, President of the VLSI Society of India, during a distinguished ceremony hosted by members of the VLSID 26 Organising Committee, including Shailesh Parab, Veeresh Shetty, Sumit Goswami, Hemant Mane, Mahesh Butala, Sanjay Ghorpade, and Ranjit Yewale.<\/p>\n
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The citation highlighted Dr. Bhatkar\u2019s decades-long impact on India\u2019s semiconductor ecosystem, his visionary leadership at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), early achievements in ASIC design, and his continuing influence on semiconductor education, policy, and innovation.<\/p>\n
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As Dr. Bhatkar took the stage, the audience rose in a spontaneous standing ovation, reflecting the immense respect he commands across India\u2019s technology and engineering fraternity.<\/p>\n
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Dr. Bhatkar\u2019s illustrious career includes founding roles in several national technology institutions, creation of indigenous supercomputing infrastructure, and inspiring generations of engineers and researchers. His contributions have previously been recognised with some of India\u2019s highest civilian honours, including the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Maharashtra Bhushan, cementing his legacy as one of the most influential architects of India\u2019s scientific and technological progress.<\/p>\n
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The Lifetime Achievement Award at VLSID 26 stands as yet another testament to Dr. Vijay Bhatkar\u2019s enduring impact on India\u2019s journey toward technological self-reliance and global leadership in advanced computing and semiconductor innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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