Indian public health expert Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya has won the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025:
India’s contribution to global health research has received international recognition with a prestigious award in 2025. An Indian doctor and public health expert has been honored for ensuring that research goes beyond academic boundaries and directly influences public policy and healthcare outcomes. The recognition highlights India’s growing role in evidence-based global health governance.Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya has won the Wiley Research Heroes Prize 2025, becoming the first Indian to receive this global honour for impactful research beyond academia.The Wiley Research Heroes Prize recognizes researchers worldwide who ensure that research is inclusive, innovative, and impactful.The 2025 edition received over 2,000 nominations globally, from which only five researchers were selected.The awards focus on research that bridges the gap between academic knowledge and real-world policy implementation, ensuring societal benefit rather than remaining limited to scholarly publications.
