V. Ramakrishnan

Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan, born in 1952 in the culturally rich town of Chidambaram, India, is a renowned British-American structural biologist whose groundbreaking work has earned him global acclaim. A Nobel laureate in Chemistry for 2009, Venki's research on the structure and function of ribosomes has revolutionized our understanding of molecular biology. With a unique academic journey that began with a degree in physics from Baroda University and a PhD from Ohio University, Venki's interdisciplinary approach has made him a standout figure in the scientific community. Currently affiliated with the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, his work continues to inspire and educate, making him a prominent voice in the field of aging and molecular processes.