Professor Vinod K. Singh Distinguished Lecture Series

About Prof. Vinod K. Singh

Professor Vinod K. Singh is a distinguished academician, scientist, and leader in the field of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, with a career spanning over three decades. Currently, he is an emeritus professor at IITK holding the Rahul and Namita Gautam Chair. He is also holding the position of Director's Chair Professor at IISER Bhopal, Professor Singh has made groundbreaking contributions to both research and the management of higher educational institutions. His leadership extends beyond academia, with key roles in governing scientific research councils, national educational policies, and mentoring future generations of scientists. Recognized globally for his expertise, Professor 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.

Current Positions Leadership & Institutional Contributions
  • Director's Chair Professor, IISER Bhopal
  • Chairperson, Governing Council of IACS Kolkata
  • Chairperson, Research Council of CSIR-AMPRI Bhopal
  • Chairperson, Recruitment and Assessment Board (RAB), CSIR
  • Member, CSIR Society (chaired by the Prime Minister of India)
  • Chairman, Recruitment & Assessment Board (RAB), CSIR
  • Founding Director, IISER Bhopal (2008-2018)
  • Built the campus from scratch
  • Mentor Director, IISER Berhampur
  • Director, SPA Bhopal (additional charge)
  • Chairman, Board of Governors, NITTTR Bhopal
  • Director (additional charge), MANIT Bhopal
Government Roles Institutional Awards
  • Member, Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (2009-2014)
  • President, Chemical Research Society of India (2020-2023)
  • TWAS-CASAREP Award (2020) for building scientific institutions

Distinguished Lecture Series - Department of Chemistry

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, including:

  • Students
  • Faculty members
  • Staff members
  • Research scholars

Eminent Speakers

The lecture series invites thought leaders and visionaries from a wide range of fields, such as:

  • Leading scientists and researchers
  • Technologists and innovators
  • Entrepreneurs and change-makers
  • Government and academic professionals

    • These distinguished speakers share their insights on life, education, career, and research, inspiring and engaging the IIT Kanpur fraternity. Each session fosters meaningful discussions and showcases the diverse expertise of the speakers.

The objective of Professor Vinod K Singh’s Lecture Series is:

  • To biennially honor an eminent Scientist/Faculty of a prestigious research and/or academic institute of India, who excels in teaching and research, by inviting them to deliver a lecture to the Institute’s academic community.
  • Extension of the invitation to international speakers in the near future is also envisaged.
  • 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.

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Heartfelt Gratitude