Personal Information

Full Name: Animesh Chakravorty

Nickname: A. Chakravorty Pioneer of Modern Inorganic Chemistry in India

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1934-01-05

Languages Known: English, Bengali

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Food Habit: Not Public

Religion: Not Public

Hobbies: Chemical research Scientific writing Teaching and mentoring Reading scientific literature Academic discussions

Education

School: Schooling in West Bengal (specific details not widely documented)

College: Schooling in West Bengal (specific details not widely documented)

Degrees Obtained: BSc in Chemistry MSc in Chemistry PhD in Inorganic Chemistry

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not Public

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not Public

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Inorganic Chemist and Academic Researcher Former Professor of Chemistry

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Net Worth: Not publicly disclosed

Awards & Achievements: Padma Bhushan Award Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Chemical Sciences Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry International recognition for foundational work in coordination and bioinorganic chemistry Mentor to generations of Indian inorganic chemists

Biography Details

Animesh Chakravorty is one of India’s most respected inorganic chemists, known for shaping modern research in coordination and bioinorganic chemistry. Born in 1934, he pursued advanced chemical education in India and the United States before returning to India to build a world-class research programme.

At the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, he played a central role in advancing inorganic chemistry research, introducing rigorous experimental methods and interdisciplinary approaches. His work on transition metal complexes, redox chemistry and metal–ligand interactions earned global recognition.

Beyond his research contributions, Chakravorty is celebrated as an outstanding teacher and mentor who helped establish India’s international reputation in chemical sciences. His influence continues through his students and the institutions he helped strengthen.

• Continues to be cited extensively in inorganic and coordination chemistry research

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• Featured in 2025 retrospectives on pioneers of Indian chemical sciences

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• His academic legacy remains central to advanced chemistry education in India

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