Mangalorean Harsha Bhat chosen for French Scientist Award
Award would be conferred on November 20
Mangaluru : Harsha S. Bhat, a CNRS (The French National Centre for Scientific Research) researcher at the Ecole Normale Superieure Laboratory of Geology, has been chosen for the prestigious Michel Gouilloud Schlumberger prize for 2018.
Komu Souharda Vedike Dakshina Kannada unit President Suresh Bhat Bakrabail's son Harsha Bhat would receive the award on November 20.
The researcher is rewarded for his original work on the mechanics of earthquakes. The award carries a purse of € 20,000 and a medal. The prize is awarded to researchers under 45 years of age for a significant discovery made before the age of 35 years in the field of sciences of the universe (geology or geophysics).
His most recent discovery is that some types of earthquake faults may also tend to open up, contrary to the traditional understanding that faults only slide past one another.
After completing his PhD at Harvard University, Harsha Bhat completed postdoctoral studies at Caltech and the University of Southern California. He is a solid mechanician and seismologist by training. He joined the CNRS in 2012 as Senior Research Scientist.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
