Prof C N R Rao

Prof. C N R Rao
File:Prof. C N R Rao.jpg Prof. C N R Rao
Born	1934 (age 91–92) , Karnataka, India - 560064
Occupation	Professor
Awards	Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers
Academic background
Education	Ph.D; D.Sc; MSc
Alma mater	Purdue University; Mysore University; Banaras Hindu University

Prof. C N R Rao is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in Multidisciplinary Chemistry, particularly in Solid State and Materials Chemistry. He holds a position at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore. He holds a Ph.D from Purdue University and Over the course of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.

Early Life and Education

A native of , Karnataka, India - 560064, Prof. C N R Rao was born in 1934 and grew up nurturing an intellectual curiosity that would eventually lead him to the forefront of his chosen discipline. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a Ph.D from Purdue University (1960), and a D.Sc from Mysore University (1960), and a MSc from Banaras Hindu University. These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in research and academia.

Academic Career

During 1990–present, he functioned as Professor within the New Chemistry Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore.

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

Research Contributions

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on Solid State and Materials Chemistry within the broader framework of Multidisciplinary Chemistry, a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature.

Over the years, he has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of his discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned him wide recognition.

Publications

The scholarly output of Prof. C N R Rao encompasses approximately 362 publications, including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. His work has garnered over 107433 citations, reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. An h-index of 152 reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: Prof. C N R Rao – Vidwan Profile.

Awards and Honours

Prof. C N R Rao's contributions to his field have been acknowledged through a series of prestigious awards and fellowships, including:

- The Eni International Award for Research in Energy Frontiers awarded by Eni Foundation

References

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External Links

Prof. C N R Rao – Official Vidwan Profile

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