Editing Prof Giridhar U Kulkarni

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni
| image         = Giridhar_U._Kulkarni.jpg
| caption       = Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni
| birth_date    = 1963
| birth_place   = Bangalore, , India - 560064
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Professor
| institution   = Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
| field         = Multidisciplinary Chemistry
| alma_mater    = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Karnatak University; Karnatak University
| education     = Ph.D; M. Sc.; B. Sc.
| awards        = Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Bengaluru INDIA NANO Innovation Award; Fellowship of the Royal Society of Chemistry
| orcid         = 0000-0002-4317-1307
}}

'''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: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/2760 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

== References ==

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&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof+Giridhar+U.+Kulkarni+Jawaharlal+Nehru+Centre+for+Advanced+Scientific+Research |publisher=Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/2760 Prof Giridhar U. Kulkarni – Official Vidwan Profile]

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