Akshar Kota Selected as a 2025 Novelis Graduate Scholar by the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech

Summary

Akshar Kota has been named one of the eight 2025 Novelis Graduate Scholars for his research contributions to materials and manufacturing sustainability.

We are proud to announce that our group member, Akshar Kota, has been selected as 2025 Novelis Graduate Scholars by the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech.

This prestigious recognition is awarded to top graduate students conducting impactful research in areas such as sustainability, the circular economy, high-throughput materials discovery, surface functionalization, and AI/data science applications in materials, manufacturing, and supply chains.

Akshar’s selection highlights his commitment to research excellence and innovation aligned with Novelis’ vision for a more sustainable world. As a Novelis Graduate Scholar, he will receive an annual award, present an invited lecture to Novelis scientists and engineers, and participate in the 2025 Novelis Scholars Day at the Novelis Global Research & Technology Center (NGRTC) in Kennesaw, GA.

We congratulate Akshar on this well-deserved honor and look forward to his continued contributions to advanced manufacturing research.

2025 Novelis Graduate Scholars (Akshar Kota – top right).