New Delhi: Anandi Iyer, Director of the Fraunhofer Office in India, has been honored by the German government with a prestigious honor that celebrates her outstanding contribution to India-German relations over more than 25 years, the Embassy here said.
He has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), the embassy said in a statement on Thursday.
It said Iyer has been at the helm of the Fraunhofer office in India for over 16 years and has fostered strong ties and partnerships between India and Europe in the field of science and technology.
His work has significantly led to collaborative efforts in innovation and applied research in various areas such as smart cities, renewable energy, smart manufacturing and digitalization, evidenced by his membership in the Indo-German Expert Group on Digitalization established by the Heads of Government. There is a proof. Both countries, the statement said.
The German Embassy said this prestigious honor celebrates his outstanding contribution to India-German relations over more than 25 years, coinciding with 50 years of India-German science and technology cooperation.
“Anandi Iyer's exemplary work has not only strengthened India-German relations, but also paved the way for significant advancements in technology and innovation between the two countries. Her dedication to empowering women in science and technology is truly It's inspiring. It's an honor for him." "In recognition of his invaluable contribution and tireless spirit, confer on him the Bundesverdienstkreuz," the statement quoted German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann as saying.
He has been awarded the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Federal Cross of Merit), the embassy said in a statement on Thursday.
It said Iyer has been at the helm of the Fraunhofer office in India for over 16 years and has fostered strong ties and partnerships between India and Europe in the field of science and technology.
His work has significantly led to collaborative efforts in innovation and applied research in various areas such as smart cities, renewable energy, smart manufacturing and digitalization, evidenced by his membership in the Indo-German Expert Group on Digitalization established by the Heads of Government. There is a proof. Both countries, the statement said.
The German Embassy said this prestigious honor celebrates his outstanding contribution to India-German relations over more than 25 years, coinciding with 50 years of India-German science and technology cooperation.
“Anandi Iyer's exemplary work has not only strengthened India-German relations, but also paved the way for significant advancements in technology and innovation between the two countries. Her dedication to empowering women in science and technology is truly It's inspiring. It's an honor for him." "In recognition of his invaluable contribution and tireless spirit, confer on him the Bundesverdienstkreuz," the statement quoted German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann as saying.