Answer : 1. "Srinivas R. Kulkarni "
Explanation :

For his unprecedented contribution to the field of astronomy, Indian-origin Professor Srinivas R. Kulkarni has been awarded the prestigious Shaw Prize in Astronomy for 2024. Presently he is working as a professor at California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He completed his Ph.D. from the University of California in 1983. Shaw Prize is an important award given in the field of astronomy.