Editing Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy

{{Infobox academic
| name          = Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy
| image         = Tharmalingam_Punniyamurthy.jpg
| caption       = Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy
| birth_place   = , Guwahati, India - 781039
| nationality   = Indian
| occupation    = Professor
| institution   = Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
| field         = Multidisciplinary Chemistry
| alma_mater    = Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
| education     = Ph.D
| awards        = Margadarshak; Fellow of National Academy of Sciences India; Distingushed Alumini Award
| orcid         = 0000-0003-4696-8896
}}

'''Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy''' is an Indian professoresearcher specialising in '''Multidisciplinary Chemistry, particularly in Synthetic Organic Chemistry'''. He holds a position at '''Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Kamrup'''. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

== Early Life and Education ==

Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy cultivated a deep passion for academic and scientific inquiry from an early age, an intellectual inclination that would ultimately define his distinguished career. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a '''Ph.D''' from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (1995). These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his
subsequent career in research and academia.

== Academic Career ==

During 2001–present, he functioned as '''Professor''' within the Department of Chemistry at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Kamrup.

Throughout his career, he has been recognised as a dedicated mentor, guiding numerous postgraduate and doctoral students. His contributions extend beyond research to include curriculum development, academic administration, and institution building.

== Research Contributions ==

His research is anchored in '''Multidisciplinary Chemistry''', with a primary focus on '''Synthetic Organic Chemistry'''. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of this discipline, combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications to address complex scientific questions.

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 Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy's publication record, comprising roughly '''47 works''', reflects a sustained and productive engagement with the frontiers of his discipline. The influence of his scholarly output is evidenced by over '''10445 citations''', demonstrating the impact his work has had on the wider research community. The '''h-index of 51''' attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

A complete list of his publications is available on his official Vidwan profile: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4585 Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

In recognition of his exceptional scholarly output and institutional contributions, Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy has received the following honours:

- The '''Margadarshak''' awarded by AICTE
- The '''Fellow of National Academy of Sciences India''' bestowed by The National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad
- The '''Distingushed Alumini Award''' awarded by Bharathidasan University

== References ==

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

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/4585 Prof Tharmalingam Punniyamurthy – Official Vidwan Profile]

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