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| name = Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan<br />
| image = Prof._Usha_Vijayraghavan.jpg<br />
| caption = Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan<br />
| birth_place = , Karnataka, India - 560012<br />
| nationality = Indian<br />
| occupation = Dean<br />
| institution = Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore<br />
| field = Biochemistry and Molecular Biology<br />
| alma_mater = California Institute of Technology, California<br />
| education = Ph.D.<br />
| awards = Har Swarup Memorial Medal<br />
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'''Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan''' is an Indian dean and researcher specialising in '''Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, particularly in Regulatory Genes Controlling Floral Development in Plants.'''. She is presently based at '''Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore'''. She holds a Ph.D. from California Institute of Technology, California and She has contributed immensely to the growth of her field through original research, collaborative projects, and academic mentorship.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
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Even in her earliest years, Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan demonstrated the intellectual rigour and scientific curiosity that would come to define her celebrated career. She committed herself to academic excellence, obtaining advanced degrees from leading institutions that honed her analytical and research capabilities. She holds a '''Ph.D.''' from California Institute of Technology, California (1987). The academic training she received during these years endowed her with both the theoretical depth<br />
and methodological rigour that characterise her scholarship.<br />
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== Academic Career ==<br />
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During 2020–present, she functioned as '''Dean''' within the Microbiology and Cell Biology at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. As '''Professor''' in the Microbiology and Cell Biology at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, she made significant contributions (1990–2020).<br />
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She has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from her guidance, and her pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of her institution.<br />
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== Research Contributions ==<br />
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The defining thread of her research is a sustained focus on '''Regulatory Genes Controlling Floral Development in Plants.''' within the broader framework of '''Biochemistry and Molecular Biology''', a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature.<br />
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Over the years, she has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of her discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned her wide recognition.<br />
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== Publications ==<br />
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The scholarly output of Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan encompasses approximately '''10 publications''', including research articles, book chapters, and contributions to international conferences. The influence of her scholarly output is evidenced by over '''2040 citations''', demonstrating the impact her work has had on the wider research community. She maintains an '''h-index of 21''', an indicator of both the productivity and citation impact of her published work.<br />
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Details of her complete publication record can be accessed at [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3659 Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan – Vidwan].<br />
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== Awards and Honours ==<br />
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Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan has been recognised with several prestigious honours throughout her career, including:<br />
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- The '''Har Swarup Memorial Medal''' bestowed by Indian National Science Academy<br />
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== References ==<br />
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&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan – Vidwan Profile |url=https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3659 |publisher=INFLIBNET Centre |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web |title=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – Faculty |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Prof.+Usha+Vijayraghavan+Indian+Institute+of+Science,+Bangalore |publisher=Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore |access-date=2024-01-01}}&lt;/ref&gt;<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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'' [https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/3659 Prof. Usha Vijayraghavan – Official Vidwan Profile]<br />
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