"Prof. Vinod K. Singh Distinguished Lecture Series” was established at the Department of Chemistry, IIT Kanpur in 2024 through an endowment fund created through generous contributions by the students, collaborators, family, friends and well-wishers of Prof. Vinod K. Singh. The Distinguished Lecture Series aims to feature engaging speakers who present various perspectives on organic chemistry in an accessible and captivating manner. The lecture series is designed for a broad audience, encouraging participation from across the IIT Kanpur community. The lecture series is expected to cater to a wide range of researchers and graduate students in terms of exposure to the broad understanding of the scope of theoretical and computational chemistry, and for encouraging cutting-edge research in this area.

Prof. Vinod K. Singh is a distinguished academician and leader in the field of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently, he is a Professor Emeritus at IITK, holding the Institute Chair position. He also holds the position of Director's Chair Professor at IISER Bhopal. Prof. Singh has made groundbreaking contributions to research and the management of higher educational institutions. His leadership extends beyond academia, with key roles in governing scientific research councils and national educational policies and mentoring future generations of scientists. Recognized globally for his expertise, Prof. Singh has been honored with prestigious awards like the Padma Shri (2014), Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (2004), Vigyan Ratna Award of U.P. (2006), J.C. Bose fellowship (2009), Samman Patra by UP Government (2018) reflecting his profound impact on science and education in India and beyond.