Theoretical Chemist and Professor (late)
Charusita Chakravarty was a leading Indian theoretical chemist known for her influential work on atomic clusters, energy landscapes, and complex molecular systems.
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Doctorate (PhD) in Theoretical Chemistry
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Full Name: Charusita Chakravarty
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Country/State: India
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Languages Known: English, Hindi
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Hobbies: Scientific research, academic writing, mentoring students
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College: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur
Degrees Obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Doctorate (PhD) in Theoretical Chemistry
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70 kg
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Marital Status: married
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Current Position: Theoretical Chemist and Professor (late)
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Awards & Achievements: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Chemical Sciences (2009) Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences Internationally recognised for pioneering work on energy landscapes of atomic clusters and supercooled liquids Highly cited researcher in theoretical and computational chemistry Instrumental in building strong theoretical chemistry research at IISc
Charusita Chakravarty was an eminent Indian theoretical chemist whose research reshaped understanding of atomic clusters and complex energy landscapes. She completed her higher education in chemistry and went on to build a distinguished academic career at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Her work focused on the theoretical and computational study of clusters, supercooled liquids, and glassy systems, combining statistical mechanics with molecular simulations. She was especially known for applying energy landscape concepts to explain structural transitions and thermodynamic behaviour in finite systems. Awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, she was widely respected for both scientific depth and clarity of thought. Beyond research, she was a dedicated teacher and mentor, guiding many students who later became leading scientists. Her contributions continue to influence theoretical chemistry and condensed-matter related chemical physics worldwide.
In 2025, Charusita Chakravarty’s research continued to be widely cited in studies on atomic clusters, glassy systems, and energy landscape theory.
IISc academic retrospectives and chemistry conferences referenced her work as foundational to modern cluster chemistry and theoretical chemical physics.
Her contributions were highlighted in educational materials celebrating influential Indian women scientists in physical and theoretical sciences.
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