An eminent Mexican biologist and an internationally renowned Indian chemist, whose innovative laboratory technique have been awarded the Trieste Science Prize for 2007.
Pramod Kumar Aggarwal from India and Carlos Clemente Cerri from Brazil are honoured for their pioneering work on the intricate relationship between agriculture, climate and the environment.
Beatriz Barbuy, an eminent Brazilian astrophysicist, and Roddam Narasimha, an internationally renowned Indian engineer and physicist have been awarded the 2008 Trieste Science Prize.
The prize, which includes a USD100,000 cash award, is given to eminent scientists from the developing world who have made significant contributions to science and science-based development.