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{{Infobox academic
| name = Prof Umapathy, S.
| image = Umapathy,_S..jpg
| caption = Prof Umapathy, S.
| birth_date = 1959
| birth_place = Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Retired Faculty
| institution = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
| field = Spectroscopy
| alma_mater = Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire and University of York; University of Otago; P.S.G College of Technology, University of Madras; Kongunadu Arts and Science College, University of Madras
| education = SERC Research Fellow; Ph.D; M.Sc; B.Sc
| orcid = 0000-0002-8538-5004
}}

'''Prof Umapathy, S.''' is an Indian retired faculty and researcher specialising in '''Spectroscopy, particularly in Instrumentation Development, Microspectroscopy, Laser Spectroscopy, Photochemistry and Ultrafast Dynamics'''. He is based at '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban'''. He holds a Ph.D from University of Otago and He has contributed immensely to the growth of his field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.

== Early Life and Education ==

Prof Umapathy, S. was born in '''1959''' and is associated with '''Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012'''. From an early age, he exhibited a deep fascination with the natural world and the sciences, a passion that would chart the course of his remarkable academic journey. He invested deeply in his academic training, earning advanced degrees that equipped him with the theoretical grounding and methodological expertise central to his later research. He holds a '''SERC Research Fellow''' from
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire and University of York, and a '''Ph.D''' from University of Otago, and a '''M.Sc''' from P.S.G College of Technology, University of Madras, and a '''B.Sc''' from Kongunadu Arts and Science College, University of Madras. This rigorous training instilled in him the discipline and intellectual framework that would underpin his future contributions to scholarship.

== Academic Career ==

As '''Retired Faculty''' in the Inorganic and physical Chemistry at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, he made significant contributions (2024–present). As '''Professor (HAG)''' in the Inorganic and physical Chemistry at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (1990–2024).

His influence on the academic community goes well beyond his published work. As a mentor, he has guided scores of research scholars and postgraduate students, and his institutional contributions have helped advance the academic mission of his organisation.

== Research Contributions ==

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on '''Instrumentation Development''' within the broader framework of '''Spectroscopy''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. Beyond his primary focus, he has also explored related areas such as '''Microspectroscopy''', '''Laser Spectroscopy''', '''Photochemistry and Ultrafast Dynamics''', thereby broadening the scope of his scholarly impact and interdisciplinary reach.

His research trajectory has been marked by productive collaborations with institutions across Indiabroad. He has attracted research funding from major national agencies and has engaged with industry to ensure that his findings have tangible practical value.

== Publications ==

With approximately '''38 publications''' to his name, Prof Umapathy, S. has established a substantial presence in the academic literature of his field. The cumulative citation count for his publications stands at over '''5713''', a testament to the relevance and reach of his scholarly contributions. An '''h-index of 39''' reflects the sustained impact that his research has had on the scholarly conversation in his field.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3679 Prof Umapathy, S. – Vidwan].

== Awards and Honours ==

Prof Umapathy, S.'s work in Spectroscopy has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers, even if formal award listings are not available at this time.

== References ==

<ref>{{cite web |title=Prof Umapathy, S. – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3679 |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+Umapathy,+S.+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/3679 Prof Umapathy, S. – Official Vidwan Profile]

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