Prof Uday Maitra

Prof. Uday Maitra
File:Prof. Uday Maitra.jpg Prof. Uday Maitra
Born	Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560012
Occupation	Retired Faculty
Academic background
Education	Ph.D; MS.c
Alma mater	University of California, Berkeley; IIT Kanpur

Prof. Uday Maitra is an Indian retired faculty and researcher specialising in Multidisciplinary Chemistry, particularly in Molecular Recognition,Structural Organic Chemistry. He is presently based at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore. He holds a Ph.D from University of California, Berkeley and He has left a lasting imprint on his discipline through pioneering research, committed teaching, and exemplary institutional service.

Early Life and Education

Prof. Uday Maitra grew up with a strong inclination toward scholarly pursuits, developing a keen intellectual sensibility that would guide his academic and research journey. He undertook advanced studies with characteristic dedication, earning qualifications from prestigious institutions that shaped his scholarly orientation. He holds a Ph.D from University of California, Berkeley (1986), and a MS.c from IIT Kanpur (1981). This period of intensive learning proved to be the cornerstone of his distinguished research and teaching career.

Academic Career

As Retired Faculty in the Organic Chemistry at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore, he made significant contributions (2023–present). During 2014–2023, he functioned as Professor (HAG) within the Organic Chemistry at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Bangalore.

He has also distinguished himself as an inspiring teacher and mentor. Countless students have benefitted from his guidance, and his pedagogical contributions have helped raise the academic standards of his institution.

Research Contributions

Working at the intersection of Multidisciplinary Chemistry and its subdisciplines, he has developed a particular expertise in Molecular Recognition, producing scholarship that has enhanced the field's conceptual and empirical foundations. His curiosity has led him to venture into adjacent areas, including Structural Organic Chemistry, enriching his research portfolio and fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue.

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 32 publications to his name, Prof. Uday Maitra has established a substantial presence in the academic literature of his field. With over 8336 citations to his credit, his research has clearly resonated with the broader academic community and influenced subsequent scholarship. An h-index of 42 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: Prof. Uday Maitra – Vidwan Profile.

Awards and Honours

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

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External Links

Prof. Uday Maitra – Official Vidwan Profile

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