Prof Giridhar U Kulkarni

Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni
File:Giridhar U. Kulkarni.jpg Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni
Born	Bangalore, , India - 560064
Occupation	Professor
Awards	Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Bengaluru INDIA NANO Innovation Award; Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Academic background
Education	Ph.D; M. Sc.; B. Sc.
Alma mater	Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Karnatak University; Karnatak University

Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in Multidisciplinary Chemistry, particularly in Surface Phenomena, Nanomaterials, Nanolithography and Fabrications, Molecular Crystals and Properties. He holds a position at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru Urban. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 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

Born in 1963 and is associated with Bangalore, , India - 560064, Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni developed a strong interest in scientific inquiry from childhood, setting the stage for what would become a distinguished academic career. He engaged with higher education with great seriousness of purpose, acquiring advanced qualifications that would serve as the bedrock of his scholarly endeavours. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (1992), and a M. Sc. from Karnatak University (1986), and a B. Sc. from Karnatak University (1984). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific research career would be built.

Academic Career

He served as Professor in the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru Urban (2007–present). He held the position of President in the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru Urban (2020–2025). He held the role of Director In-Charge at DST-Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru Urban (2020–2021). He worked as Director at DST-Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru Urban (2015–2020). He served in the capacity of Dean at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (2013–2015). He served in the capacity of Dean at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (2011–2013). He held the role of Chairman at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (2008–2011). He held the role of Associate Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (2001–2007). He worked as Faculty at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (1995–2001). He served in the capacity of Post-Doctoral Fellow at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (1993–1995). He served in the capacity of Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore (1992–1993).

Beyond his individual research output, he has played a formative role in nurturing the next generation of scholars, supervising doctoral candidates and postgraduate researchers with great care and commitment. His influence on his institution extends to curriculum reform and academic governance.

Research Contributions

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on Surface Phenomena within the broader framework of Multidisciplinary Chemistry, a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. His curiosity has led him to venture into adjacent areas, including Nanomaterials, Nanolithography and Fabrications, Molecular Crystals and Properties, enriching his research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.

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 Giridhar U. Kulkarni encompasses approximately 103 publications, including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. His work has garnered over 11491 citations, reflecting the widespread influence and impact of his research within the academic community. His scholarly standing is further evidenced by an h-index of 56, a metric that captures both the volume and influence of his publications.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni – Vidwan Profile.

Awards and Honours

The depth and originality of Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni's contributions have earned him recognition from leading academic bodies, including:

- The Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) conferred by The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) - Bengaluru INDIA NANO Innovation Award – Bengaluru INDIA NANO - Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry – Royal Society of Chemistry

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External Links

Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni – Official Vidwan Profile

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