Indian scientist Kuljeet Kaur Marhas has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to be elected a Fellow of the Meteoritical Society, as reported by News18. The Meteoritical Society is an international organization dedicated to the study of meteorites and planetary science.
Marhas is a professor at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad, India, where she specializes in the study of isotopes in meteorites and lunar samples. Her research focuses on understanding the early solar system and the formation of planets.
The election to the Meteoritical Society is a recognition of her significant contributions to the field. She joins a select group of scientists worldwide who have been honored with this fellowship.
This achievement highlights the growing role of Indian women in space science and planetary research. Marhas's work has been published in leading scientific journals, and she has been involved in several international collaborations.
