Vinod Prakash Sharma

Vinod Prakash Sharma (6 April 1938 – 9 October 2015) was an Indian malariologist and entomologist, known for his work in vector biology and bioenvironmental control of malaria. Recipient of many awards, including the Padma Shri, "Malaria continues to be among the biggest killer disease in the country," says Dr. V. P. Sharma, "and we have to take it head on through research and awareness."

Sharma is known to have developed the Malaria Research Unit, New Delhi into a full-fledged Research Centre, the National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR). He has also contributed to the popularisation of science, through his books, journals and education programs.

Positions held Vinod Prakash Sharma has held many positions of importance, by way of recognition and those of responsibility, throughout his career. Fellow of Royal Asiatic Society Fellow of National Academy of Sciences (India), Allahabad ♦ Elevated occurrence of chloroquine- or multi-resistant malaria ♦ Occurrence of chloroquine-resistant malaria ♦ No Plasmodium falciparum or chloroquine-resistance ♦ No malaria

Padma Bhushan – 2014 Gujar Mal Modi Award – 2013 Meghnad Saha Distinguished Fellowship Padma Shri – 1992 GI Inventions Award Ranbaxy Award – 1990 Best Scientist Award which was active in dissemination of knowledge by publishing reviews and research papers on a regular basis. He was also the Chief Editor of the in-house journal of the National Academy of Sciences, India. GM Modi Science Foundation Award report Lecture at Jawaharlal Nehru University