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{{Infobox academic
| name          = Prof. M. S. Hegde
| image         = Prof._M._S._Hegde.jpg
| caption       = Prof. M. S. Hegde
| birth_place   = Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Retired Faculty
| institution   = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field         = Electrochemistry
| alma_mater    = Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
| education     = Ph.D
}}

'''Prof. M. S. Hegde''' is an Indian retired faculty and researcher specialising in '''Electrochemistry, particularly in Solid State Chemistry and Catalysis'''. He is currently affiliated with '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore'''. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and He has made enduring contributions to his field through decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

== Early Life and Education ==

Prof. M. S. Hegde grew up with a strong inclination toward scholarly pursuits, developing a keen intellectual sensibility that would guide his academic and research journey. He pursued higher education with unwavering rigour and distinction, earning advanced qualifications from some of India's most reputed institutions. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1998). This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished research and
teaching career.

== Academic Career ==

He was appointed '''Retired Faculty''' in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, a role he fulfilled with distinction (2010–present). He was appointed '''Scientist''' in the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, a role he fulfilled with distinction (2000–2010).

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 ==

He has staked out a distinctive research territory within '''Electrochemistry''', concentrating especially on '''Solid State Chemistry and Catalysis'''. His work in this area has opened new avenues of inquiry and generated findings of considerable scientific significance.

He has consistently pursued research that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and practical implementation, collaborating with a diverse range of partners from the scientific community, government, and industry to ensure the real-world relevance of his work.

== Publications ==

Prof. M. S. Hegde's publication record, comprising roughly '''68 works''', reflects a sustained and productive engagement with the frontiers of his discipline. With over '''17214 citations''' to his credit, his research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. His '''h-index of 67''' speaks to the consistent quality and influence of his research publications over the course of his career.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3517 Prof. M. S. Hegde – Vidwan].

== Awards and Honours ==

While specific awards are not on record, Prof. M. S. Hegde's impact on Electrochemistry is widely acknowledged within the academic community.

== References ==

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Prof. M. S. Hegde – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3517 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof.+M.+S.+Hegde+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3517 Prof. M. S. Hegde – Official Vidwan Profile]

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