Dr. Yamini Malhotra is an accomplished interdisciplinary researcher whose work spans planetary geology, medicinal geology, palaeosciences, geospatial applications, oncology-linked geoscience, and astrobiological studies. She has actively contributed to both Earth and planetary sciences, exploring terrains from the Thar Desert and Martian surface to the atmospheric and sedimentological signatures of diverse ecosystems.
Her academic engagements include participation in prestigious international conferences such as the 3rd International Conference on Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics (University of Delhi, 2011) and the 1st Indian Cancer Conference (2013), along with numerous national workshops in geospatial technology, astrochemistry, and planetary cratering.

Research Contributions & Publications

Dr. Malhotra has authored 11 research papers in reputed international and interdisciplinary journals. Her studies range across:

• Lunar geology and Martian geomorphology

• Palaeo-sedimentology and desert ecosystem analysis

• Medicinal geology, exploring mineralogical, botanical, and geological agents with potential therapeutic roles

• Forensic geology, Thar Desert dynamics, and atmospheric interfaces

She has also written over 20 books, covering domains such as:

• Planetary geology (Saturn, Mars, Venus)

• Medicinal and forensic geology

• GIS in oncology and technological evolution

• Gemstone geology, geospatial sciences, and astronomical guides

Additionally, she has contributed book chapters focusing on women in education, computation in education, and women in space sciences.

Areas of Expertise

• Planetary & Space Geology

• Medicinal Geology

• Geo-oncology & Therapeutic Minerals

• Forensic Geology

• Sedimentology & Desert Ecosystems

• GIS, Remote Sensing & Geospatial Sciences

• Palaeontology and Astro-geoscience

Awards & Honours

Dr. Malhotra’s impact has been recognized through significant accolades, including:

• Women Icon Asia Technology Award (2022), Singapore

• Best Researcher Award in Planetary Geology (2023)

• Best Book Author Award (2023)

• Author of the Year (Dec 2023 & Mar 2024), Women Power India

• Woman Researcher of the Year (2025)

These recognitions highlight her multi-domain contributions and innovative scientific outlook.

Outreach, Conferences & Scientific Engagement

She has actively represented the scientific community at multiple international conferences, and participated in key national workshops such as the National Workshop on Geospatial Technology (2013) and PRL’s Astrochemistry and Cratering Workshop (2022).
Her participation showcases long-standing involvement in advancing scientific communication and interdisciplinary research.

Eligibility for Innovative Scientist of the Year

Dr. Yamini Malhotra is eminently eligible for the “Innovative Scientist of the Year” recognition for her groundbreaking interdisciplinary contributions that blend planetary geology, medicinal geology, geo-oncology, geospatial sciences, and astrobiological research. Her pioneering studies—from Martian and lunar geological analysis to the therapeutic potential of geological and botanical agents—demonstrate a rare scientific vision that bridges Earth and space sciences. With more than a dozen impactful research papers, over twenty authored books, and a series of national and international awards—including Best Researcher in Planetary Geology, Women Icon Asia Technology Award, and multiple Author of the Year honours—Dr. Malhotra has consistently advanced novel scientific ideas and created new knowledge streams. Her leadership in conferences, workshops, and educational initiatives further underscores her role as a forward-thinking innovator, making her a distinguished and deserving candidate for the Innovative Scientist of the Year in Scientific Laurels.