2026 Prof Krothapalli Ravindranath LVPEI Research Awards
Published 5th November 2026
Three researchers at L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)—Preetirupa Devi, Agimanailiu Khapuinamai and Dr Aiswarya Sasi—received the Prof Krothapalli Ravindranath LVPEI Research Award for their research contributions in vision science and eye care.
Preetirupa Devi studies how reduced binocular vision and blur affect eye-hand coordination and performance on visually guided tasks. Her future research aims to develop a functional vision unit to assess eye-hand coordination and explore rehabilitation approaches for people with vision in one eye. She is mentored by Dr Shrikant Bharadwaj.
Agimanailiu Khapuinamai, Senior Research Fellow and a Lady Tata Memorial Trust fellow, studies inflammation in fungal endophthalmitis under the guidance of Dr Joveeta Joseph. Her research identified T-cell-driven inflammatory pathways and found that cyclosporin A and mycophenolate mofetil reduced inflammation. Future studies will assess safety, fungal burden and dosing to explore their potential alongside antifungal treatment.
Dr Aiswarya Sasi, Cornea and Anterior Segment Fellow, focuses on rare and genetic paediatric corneal disorders, corneal infections, treatment outcomes and eye banking. Her research contributions include 11 peer-reviewed publications, seven as first author, and four international research presentations. She aims to advance clinically relevant research and strengthen national and international collaborations. She is mentored by Dr Muralidhar Ramappa.
The Prof Krothapalli Ravindranath LVPEI Research Awards recognises LVPEI researchers’ contributions and supports their continued focus on work that can advance understanding of eye health and improve future approaches to care.
