Personal Information

Full Name: S. Chandrasekaran

Nickname: Dr. S. Chandrasekaran Leading Indian Organic Chemist

Country/State: India

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Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi

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Hobbies: Chemical research Academic mentoring Scientific writing Reading classical and modern chemistry literature Teaching and curriculum development

Education

School: Not Publicly

College: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Postdoctoral research abroad (international institutions)

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

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 75 kg

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Parents: Not Public

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Marital Status: married

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Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Organic Chemist and Organometallic Chemistry Researcher Former Senior Professor of Chemistry

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Awards & Achievements: Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Chemical Sciences Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy Widely cited contributions to organometallic and synthetic organic chemistry Recognised for building strong research groups in India

Biography Details

S. Chandrasekaran is a highly respected Indian organic chemist known for his pioneering contributions to organometallic chemistry and advanced organic synthesis. He played a major role in strengthening synthetic chemistry research in India through both original research and mentorship of generations of chemists.

 

 

His work focuses on reaction design, catalytic processes, and the use of organometallic intermediates in complex molecule synthesis. Over his academic career, he established internationally recognised research programmes and contributed extensively to high-impact scientific literature.

 

 

As a professor at IIT Madras, Chandrasekaran was also instrumental in curriculum development and the growth of modern organic chemistry education in India.

 

  • His research continues to be widely referenced in organometallic and catalytic chemistry

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  • Featured in 2025 academic retrospectives on leading Indian organic chemists

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  • Ongoing recognition for his role in shaping modern synthetic chemistry education in India

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