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Academy News
Proc Indian Natn Sci Acad 85 No. 4 December 2019 pp. 1067-1090 Printed in India. ACADEMY NEWS INSA MEETINGS to Professor Tarun Kant, FNA, Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil Engineering, Several meetings were held during April 08-10, 2019 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, in the Academy premises. Mumbai. These included meetings of the different Sectional 4. Professor K Naha Memorial Medal to Committees for recommending names of Young Professor SS Rai, FNA, Professor Emeritus, Scientist Awardees and for the first round of short- Department of Earth and Climate Science, listing of nominations for INSA Fellowship. The Indian Institute of Science Education & Advisory Boards for the various INSA Awards also Research (IISER), Pune. met. These were followed by meetings of the Council and General Body. (C) Endowment Lectures INSA Medal/Lecture Awards 2019 5. Professor Darshan Ranganathan Memorial Lecture to Professor Gaiti Hasan, FNA, The Academy at its General Body Meeting on April National Centre for Biological Sciences, Tata 10, 2019 announced the following six medal/lecture Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru. Awards for 2019. In addition, a new endowment award named International Award Professor TV Desikachary Memorial Medal was also 1. PMS Blackett Memorial Lecture to Sir Tom instituted. The Medal will be awarded to an eminent L Blundell, FNA, Emeritus Professor and scientist for his outstanding contributions in any area Director of Research, Department of of Biological Sciences. The award carries an Biochemistry, University of Cambridge, honorarium of Rs. 25,000/, a bronze medal and a Cambridge. citation. The first medal will be awarded in 2020. -
Statistical Mechanics in Theoretical Chemistry in India
Proc Indian Natn Sci Acad 86 No. 2 June 2020 pp. 903-909 Printed in India. DOI: 10.16943/ptinsa/2019/49727 Review Article Statistical Mechanics in Theoretical Chemistry in India: Past, Present and A Bit of Future AMALENDU CHANDRA1,* and BIMAN BAGCHI2,* 1Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208 016, India 2Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India (Received on 03 March 2019; Revised on 25 May 2019; Accepted on 05 June 2019) While the subject of statistical mechanics is intensely active in physics departments across India, with considerable activity even in mathematics departments, the same cannot be said for average chemistry departments in India where statistical mechanics is relatively less taught and even less pursued. This is to be contrasted with USA and many other developed countries (Germany, Israel) where statistical mechanics and spectroscopy are major disciplines in the physical chemistry departments. The situation, however, has changed rapidly in the past few decades. In this article we discuss the developments in this important area in the recent past, with emphasis both on analytical approach and those based on computer simulations. We also attempt to look into future problems where our efforts could be directed fruitfully. Keywords: Theoretical Chemistry; Physical Chemistry; Statistical Mechanics; Molecular Simulations; Chemical Dynamics It is often said that chemistry means chemical of Zeolites and/or other such species by hydrothermal reactions, and most of the chemical reactions occur reactions, one can control the formation of the desired in the solution phase. Many of the biochemical product by tuning the temperature and the processes that sustain all forms of life occur in liquids concentration. -
Mihir Chowdhury (1937–2017): Scientist and Teacher Extraordinaire
PERSONAL NEWS Mihir Chowdhury (1937–2017): scientist and teacher extraordinaire Scientific and technical biography throwing light on how Mihir Chowdhury’s research interest evolved dur- ing his active years in science and how he innovated in both teaching and research. Henry Smith wrote ‘A teacher can affect (1966–76) of his tenure there. At the teaching even during the busiest part of eternity; he does not know when his in- same time, he was moving to IACS to his career as a scientist. He was no ora- fluence comes to an end’. The sad de- succeed Professor S. R. Palit, the undis- tor; it was the depth of his analysis and mise of Professor Mihir Chowdhury puted emperor of polymer chemistry in crisp logic-based articulation of a subject (formerly Head, Department of Physical India in those days. The Department was from scratch that enthralled the students Chemistry, Indian Association for the indeed well known for its contributions and made the classroom alive. Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata) to polymer and solution chemistry. on 28 March 2017 brought to the fore the Chowdhury’s task was cut out: he would deep truth of Smith’s observation1. Pro- have to reshape, remodel and refashion The scientist tracted and debilitating illness kept him the Department into a modern centre of away from active science for over a dec- physical chemistry. He had the clear The research activities of Chowdhury ade or so; yet the news of his passing vision and meticulous planning that the were varied, full of ingenuity, novelty away evoked a spontaneous and acute task called for. -
Mihir Chowdhury (1937–2017)
PERSONAL NEWS Mihir Chowdhury (1937–2017) Professor Mihir Chowdhury, one of the at Pennsylvania State University (with Presidency College in 1971 (during the pioneers in modern physical chemistry in L. Goodman, 1961–62) and at Chicago turbulent Naxalite period). Many of us India, passed away on 28 March 2017. (with D. S. McClure, 1962–64), USA. still recall his courses on thermodynam- He is widely respected for introducing There he developed a strong interest in ics, quantum chemistry, group theory and lasers and many state-of-the-art tech- high-resolution spectroscopy. NMR spectroscopy. His classes used to niques in physical chemistry research in be long (2 h instead of the scheduled 1 h) India. He along with M. V. George, J. P. and still the students thronged in large Mittal, V. Krishnan, late P. Natarajan numbers. He always encouraged excel- and V. Ramamurthy ushered in modern lence. I remember in a college examina- photochemistry in India. tion, he deducted 10 marks because I Born in Dhaka (Bangladesh) on 15 picked up an easy question. July 1937, he was the youngest child of In 1976, Chowdhury moved back to Jogendra Kumar Chowdhury and Indira. IACS as the Professor and Head of the He had three sisters and one brother. His Department of Physical Chemistry. elder brother, Subir Chowdhury is a pio- Within a decade, he transformed it as one neer in operations research in India and of the leading centres of physical chem- his eldest sister Amita Datta was a pro- istry in India with five fellows of the fessor of economics at the Presidency Indian Academy of Sciences and four College, Kolkata. -
Year Book of the Indian National Science Academy
AL SCIEN ON C TI E Y A A N C A N D A E I M D Y N E I A R Year Book B of O The Indian National O Science Academy K 2019 2019 Volume I Angkor, Mob: 9910161199 Angkor, Fellows 2019 i The Year Book 2019 Volume–I S NAL CIEN IO CE T A A C N A N D A E I M D Y N I INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY New Delhi ii The Year Book 2019 © INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY ISSN 0073-6619 E-mail : esoffi [email protected], [email protected] Fax : +91-11-23231095, 23235648 EPABX : +91-11-23221931-23221950 (20 lines) Website : www.insaindia.res.in; www.insa.nic.in (for INSA Journals online) INSA Fellows App: Downloadable from Google Play store Vice-President (Publications/Informatics) Professor Gadadhar Misra, FNA Production Dr VK Arora Shruti Sethi Published by Professor Gadadhar Misra, Vice-President (Publications/Informatics) on behalf of Indian National Science Academy, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002 and printed at Angkor Publishers (P) Ltd., B-66, Sector 6, NOIDA-201301; Tel: 0120-4112238 (O); 9910161199, 9871456571 (M) Fellows 2019 iii CONTENTS Volume–I Page INTRODUCTION ....... v OBJECTIVES ....... vi CALENDAR ....... vii COUNCIL ....... ix PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE ACADEMY ....... xi RECENT PAST VICE-PRESIDENTS OF THE ACADEMY ....... xii SECRETARIAT ....... xiv THE FELLOWSHIP Fellows – 2019 ....... 1 Foreign Fellows – 2019 ....... 154 Pravasi Fellows – 2019 ....... 172 Fellows Elected (effective 1.1.2019) ....... 173 Foreign Fellows Elected (effective 1.1.2019) ....... 177 Fellowship – Sectional Committeewise ....... 178 Local Chapters and Conveners ...... -
Patrika-March 2017.Pmd
No. 65 March 2017 Newsletter of the Indian Academy of Sciences EIGHTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING 4–6 NOVEMBER 2016 The three-day 82nd Annual Meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences, hosted by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Bhopal, saw enthusiastic ... participation of members of the scientific and teaching Inside community across the nation, with 91 Fellows and Associates of the Academy and 41 invited teachers attending the event. 1. Eighty-Second Annual Meeting ............................. 1 The event began with the Presidential Address by 2. Elections 2016 ....................................................... 9 Ramakrishna Ramaswamy (JNU, New Delhi), who spoke on ‘Chimeras: A spontaneous emergence of dynamical 3. Special Issues of Journals ................................... 11 4. Discussion Meetings ............................................ 12 5. Promotion of Academy Journals .......................... 13 6. Hindi Workshops.................................................. 13 7. Academy Public Lectures .................................... 14 8. Repository of Scientific Publications of Academy Fellows ........................ 14 9. ‘Women in Science’ panel programmes .............. 15 10. Vigilance Awareness Week.................................. 16 11. Summer Research Fellowship Programme for Students and Teachers – 2017 .................... 17 12. Refresher Courses and Lecture Workshops ...... 17 13. National Science Day .......................................... 23 disorder’. Chimeras are the spontaneous -
Early Research in Physical Chemistry in India
Indian Journal of History of Science, 49.4 (2014) 371-376 EARLY RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY IN INDIA KANKAN BHATTACHARYYA* (Received 10 June 2014, revised 01 July 2014) Abstract Early research in Physical Chemistry was initiated by SS Bhatnagar (in magneto-chemistry, emulsion and industrial research) and JC Ghosh (Electrochemistry Fischer-Tropsch process and catalytic gas reactions). They also took part in building many institutions (CSIR, IISc and IIT-s). This was followed by research in polymer chemistry (SR Palit), bio-physical (S Basu), and quantum chemistry and simulations (S Basu and Anessur Rahman). In this article, we will briefly describe the contributions of the Indian physical chemists in research and institution building. Key words: Biophysical chemistry, Electro-chemistry, Industrial research, Magneto-chemistry, Molecular magnetism, Polymer, Quantum chemistry, Spectroscopy, Surfactants. 1. INTRODUCTION participated in the building of Modern India with India’s first Prime Minister, J. L. Nehru. In this Research in physical chemistry began in article, we will describe the contributions of India around 1920 by two young men, SS Bhatnagar, Ghosh and subsequent physical Bhatnagar (1894-1955) and JC Ghosh (1894- chemists in creating a tradition of research in 1959), both in their early twenties. At that time physical chemistry in India. there was hardly any institutional support, both financial and infra-structural. It required 2. CONTRIBUTIONS OF SS BHATNAGAR tremendous innovation in thinking and executing the research problem. Fortunately, the prevailing The first among them, SS Bhatnagar freedom movement provided enough impetus to (1894-1955) obtained his M. Sc. degree from overcome lack of material support. About the Punjab University in 1919. -
Unedited Version Published Online on 25/8/2021 Abstract
A Small Tribute to Professor Asima Chatterjee, One of the Brightest Stars in the Galaxy of Organic Chemistry Amrit Krishna Mitra* Department of Chemistry, Government General Degree College, Singur Hooghly, West Bengal, Pin: 712409, India * Correspondence: Email: [email protected]; Telephone: +91-33-2630-0126 Unedited version published online on 25/8/2021 Abstract Professor Asima Chatterjee was one of the few Indian women scientists who have been duly recognized during their lifetime for their brilliance. She isolated a significant number of natural products from several plant species indigenous to the Indian subcontinent and unravelled the mystery of their structures by simple chemical transformations, spectroscopic and degradative procedures. The development of new synthetic methodologies, discovery of reaction mechanisms and study of chemotaxonomy and medicinal applications of isolated molecules deserve huge praise definitely keeping in mind the infrastructure available in an Indian university in those days. She was honoured with many prestigious national awards. She supervised 59 Ph.D. and 3 D.Sc. students and had 328 publications to her credit. Thus, the legacy of this dedicated scientist in the research field of Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Natural Product Chemistry continued among her students. 25/8/2021 The article aims to portray the life and research of Professor Chatterjeeon in a brief manner to the young minds of all branches of science. online published version Unedited Keywords: Asima Chatterjee, Natural Product, Alkaloids, Coumarins, Indole, Chemotaxonomy, Medicinal Applications. I. Introduction ―I wish to work as long as I live.‖ --- Professor Asima Chatterjee Since time immemorial, India has been famous for its rich and valued contributions to the field of science. -
PRAPULLA KUMAR BOSE (1898--1983) Elected Fellow 1944
PRAPULLA KUMAR BOSE (1898--1983) Elected Fellow 1944 PRAFULLAKUMAR BOSE was born at Belghoria in the district of 24 Parganas, West Bengal on September 5, 1898. He was the eldest son of Upendranth Bose, a man of common means but he had a deep sense of ethical values based on hard, honest work and creativity. As a child Prafulla Kumar was energetic and possessed insatiable curiosity for things around him. His father, through hard and honest work, set before him an inspiration for working hard in his studies. His efforts began to be fruitful even from the very beginning of his school career and he obtained a scholarship in the upper primary examination (Class IV standard). On the basis of results of the primary examination he was admitted to Dhankuria High School in the district of 24 Parganas where he enjoyed residential free studentship upto Matricula- tion Examination. Here he imbibed the qualities of leadership in academic matters especially in debate classes. He passed the Matriculation Examination of Calcutta University in 19 16 with a high score. In 191 8 he passed ISc Examination from Vidyasagar College, Calcutta and obtained a silver medal for his performance in the University examination. Ha then took up BSc course with Honours in Chemistry at St Xavier's College, Calcutta. At St Xavier's College, he came in contact with Father Professor van Naste, a teacher with dynamic personality and high teaching qualities. Professor van Naste had a great affection for his students, specially for those who were very devoted to their studies. Young Bose's devoted and inquisitive character attracted attention and affection of van Naste. -
53Rd Annual to an Assembly of Topological Defects
January 1988 No.16 Newsletter of the Indian Academy of Sciences characteristic optical patterns called textures, due 53rd Annual to an assembly of topological defects. Such defect states are also found in supertluids, magnetic spin Meeting systems, crystals etc. but in liquid crystal systems topological defects can be studied with a simple optical technique. At the invitation of the Regional Research The evening lecture that day was given by KG laboratory, Hyderabad, the Academy held its 53rd Ramanathan of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Annual Meeting at RRl from Saturday 7 November Research on "The life and work of Srinivasa to Monday 9 November 1987. Ramanujan". A summary of this lecture is given in The meeting began with the inaugural function this issue. in the RRl Auditorium at 0930 hours on Saturday 7 November. Dr A V Rama Rao, Director, RRL, The first symposium on High temperature welcomed the delegates on behalf of the local superconductivity was held in the RRL auditorium Organizing Committee. He traced the history of in the forenoon of Sunday 8 November, under the the RRL, wnich was established by the chairmanship of Prof. TV Ramakrishnan. Five Government of Hyderabad in 1944 and which scientists, actively engaged in research in this later in 1952, became a part of the CSIR national important area, took part in the symposium. After a chain of laboratories, under the Department of brief introduction by Prof. TV Ramakrishnan, E V Scientific and Industrial Research, with accent on Sampathkumaran of the Tata Institute of research in chemistry and chemical technology. Fundamental Research gave the first talk on an "Overview of high temperature superconductors - Prof. -
INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Proforma for Nomination for Award Professor A
INDIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Proforma for Nomination for Award Professor A. K. CHANDRA MEMORIAL AWARD (Annual) Year of Nomination (fresh): If applicable Revision Year 1: Revision Year 2: Sponsor of the Award (if any): Preamble: Prof. Ashis K Chandra was a brilliant student of the Calcutta University specialising in Physical Chemistry. He did his PhD under Prof. Sadhan Basu, a noted quantum chemist in India. He started his academic career initially in the Calcutta University as a Lecturer in Physical Chemistry and then joined the theoretical group of C A Coulson, Oxford University. On his return he spent a short period in the Calcutta University and then left for McMaster University, Canada as a Post-doctoral Fellow in the laboratory of Prof. Pader working on Molecular Spectroscopy. On his return he spent short time in the Calcutta University and then joined the Department of Chemistry, IIT Bombay. Finally, he worked in Inorganic & Physical Chemistry Division of IISc Bangalore from where he retired in 1995. He wrote a text book on Quantum Chemistry published by Tata MacGraw Hill. He had been recognised as an outstanding quantum chemist working in the field of molecular spectroscopy, charge transfer interactions, hydrogen bonding complexes, quantum chemical calculations on some important molecules. Previous Awardees Year Name Organisation Year Name Organisation 2018 Prof. K L Sebastian IISc., Bangalore 2019 Prof. Swapan K Ghosh University of Mumbai 2020 Prof. Sourav Pal IISER Kolkata N.B. 1. The nominated candidate must be a life member or life fellow or fellow, or student member of good standing of the Indian Chemical Society. -
Academy News
Proc Indian Natn Sci Acad 83 No. 3 September 2017 pp. 721-737 Printed in India. ACADEMY NEWS INSA MEETINGS 2. Dr Md Mahiuddin Baidya (b 13.11.1983), PhD, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute Several meetings were held during April 24-26, 2017 of Technology Madras, Chennai. in the Academy premises. These included meetings of the different Sectional Committees for For his contributions towards development of recommending names of Young Scientist Awardees new protocols and for the synthesis of to be elected by the Council of the Academy. The biologically important molecules. Advisory Boards for the various INSA Awards also met. These were followed by meetings of the Council 3. Dr Priyoneel Basu (b 05.11.1982), PhD, and General Body on April 26, 2017. Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. INSA Medal for Young Scientists 2017 For pioneering studies on the role of 5-HTP (a The Council at its General Body meeting on April precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin) in 26, 2017 approved the award of INSA Medal for resetting phase of the circadian activity-rest Young Scientist 2017 to 30 young researchers below rhythm in mice. the age of 35. The Academy had received 596 nominations out of which 30 were selected. The 4. Dr Sanchari Bhattacharyya (b 03.01.1983), award carries a medal, a certificate and cash prize of PhD, Department of Chemistry & Chemical Rs. 25,000. In addition, the recipient may be Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, USA. considered for research support of Rs. 5 lakh per year For designing minimal protein immunogens for three years.