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{{Infobox academic
| name = Prof. Navakanta Bhat
| image = Prof._Navakanta_Bhat.jpg
| caption = Prof. Navakanta Bhat
| birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Dean
| institution = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field = Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
| alma_mater = Stanford University, United States; Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay; SJCE University of Mysore
| education = Ph.D.; M.Tech; B.E.
| awards = Yashraj Bharti Samman award; INSA; Nina Saxena Technology Excellence award
| orcid = 0000-0002-5356-5166
}}

'''Prof. Navakanta Bhat''' is an Indian dean and researcher specialising in '''Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, particularly in Nanoelectronics Devices, Sensors, Circuits.'''. He serves at '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore'''. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University, United States and He has made enduring contributions to his field through decades of dedicated research, teaching, and academic leadership.

== Early Life and Education ==

Prof. Navakanta Bhat's journey into academia began with an early fascination with the sciences and a relentless drive to understand the world through systematic inquiry. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a '''Ph.D.''' from Stanford University, United States (1996), and a '''M.Tech''' from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (1992), and a '''B.E.''' from SJCE
University of Mysore (1989). These educational milestones provided the intellectual scaffolding upon which his prolific research career would be built.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Dean''' in the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (2020–present). As '''Professor''' in the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (2010–2020). During 2005–2010, he functioned as '''Associate Professor''' within the center for Nano science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore.
He held the position of '''Assistant Professor''' in the center for Nano science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore (1999–2005).

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 ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Nanoelectronics Devices''' within the broader framework of '''Nanoscience and Nanotechnology''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. He has additionally investigated '''Sensors''', '''Circuits.''', demonstrating a willingness to engage with diverse aspects of his field and to build bridges across disciplinary boundaries.

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 ==

With approximately '''68 publications''' to his name, Prof. Navakanta Bhat has established a substantial presence in the academic literature of his field. With over '''4530 citations''' to his credit, his research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. An '''h-index of 32''' 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: [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3625 Prof. Navakanta Bhat – Vidwan Profile].

== Awards and Honours ==

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

- The '''Yashraj Bharti Samman award''' awarded by Yashraj Research Foundation
- The '''INSA''' bestowed by INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY
- The '''Nina Saxena Technology Excellence award''' conferred by IIT Kharagpur

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof. Navakanta Bhat – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3625 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof.+Navakanta+Bhat+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}</ref>

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== External Links ==

'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3625 Prof. Navakanta Bhat – Official Vidwan Profile]

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