Prof Charlie Oommen

Prof Charlie Oommen
File:Charlie Oommen.jpg Prof Charlie Oommen
Born	, Karnataka, India - 560012
Occupation	Chief Research Scientist
Academic background
Education	Ph.D; M.Sc; M.Sc
Alma mater	Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore; Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore; Kerala University 1985

Prof Charlie Oommen is an Indian researcher specialising in Multidisciplinary Chemistry, particularly in High energy materials, Propellants, Fuels, Explosives, Combustion, Polymer Chemistry, Thermal Analysis Nanomaterials, Thermites, and Monopropellants. He is currently affiliated with Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. He holds a Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore and Over the course of his career, he has advanced the frontiers of knowledge in his discipline through scholarship and innovation.

Early Life and Education

Prof Charlie Oommen's journey into academia began with an early fascination with the sciences and a relentless drive to understand the world through systematic inquiry. 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 Ph.D from Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore (1997), and a M.Sc from Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore (1994), and a M.Sc from Kerala University 1985 (1985). These formative academic experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in research and academia.

Academic Career

During 2017–present, he functioned as Chief Research Scientist within the Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. As Scientific Officer in the Aerospace Engineering at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions.

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

The defining thread of his research is a sustained focus on High energy materials within the broader framework of Multidisciplinary Chemistry, a combination that has yielded influential contributions to the academic literature. Beyond his primary focus, he has also explored related areas such as Propellants, Fuels, Explosives, Combustion, Polymer Chemistry, Thermal Analysis Nanomaterials, Thermites, and Monopropellants, thereby broadening the scope of his scholarly impact and interdisciplinary reach.

Over the years, he has led and participated in numerous sponsored research projects, partnering with academic peers, government agencies, and industry bodies to advance the frontiers of his discipline. His commitment to application-oriented research has earned him wide recognition.

Publications

Prof Charlie Oommen's publication record, comprising roughly 10 works, reflects a sustained and productive engagement with the frontiers of his discipline. His research has been cited more than 1158 times by scholars globally, underscoring the significance and impact of his work. The h-index of 17 attributed to his body of work underscores the enduring relevance and quality of his research contributions.

Details of his complete publication record can be accessed at Prof Charlie Oommen – Vidwan.

Awards and Honours

While specific awards are not on record, Prof Charlie Oommen's impact on Multidisciplinary Chemistry is widely acknowledged within the academic community.

References

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External Links

Prof Charlie Oommen – Official Vidwan Profile

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