Narayan Hosmane
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Narayan S. Hosmane is an Indian-born
cancer research
scientist who made the featured article in NRI Achievers magazine and is currently distinguished research professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the inaugural board of trustees professor at Northern Illinois University
, Dekalb
. He received the coveted Humboldt Research Award for senior scientists twice. This award is presented annually to scientists worldwide as a tribute to their lifelong accomplishments by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
, Bonn
, Germany
.
He was the founder of Boron in the Americas
(formerly known as BUSA
and hosted the organization's first meeting in Dallas in April 1988. He has published over 240 papers in leading scientific journals and ranked by the Institute for Scientific Information
(ISI) in the top 50% of the most cited chemists in the world from 1981-1997.
In September 2007, the NRI
Institute presented him with its Pride of India Gold Award, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments, at the launch of the NRI Institute’s Washington D.C. chapter, and again in January, he was honored by the same NRI Institute with its Lifetime Achievement Pravasi Award and Bharath Samman Medal during the Annual Conference
held in New Delhi
, India
. A fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Institute of Chemists
, he has also been listed in Who's Who in the World.
, to a Havyaka
Brahmin family. Hosmane earned his high school diploma (SSLC) from Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna
(1964) and soon after, went to Dr. A. V. Baliga college, Kumta
for his college studies, where he earned his Bachelors of Science
in Chemistry with Botany as minor.
He is married to Sumathy Rao, who came from a Konkani
-Speaking family. He has one daughter and one son.
degree from Karnataka University, Karnataka
, India
. He then obtained a Ph.D.
degree in Organometallic/Inorganic Chemistry
in 1975 from the University of Edinburgh
, Scotland
.
After his postdoctoral research training in Queen’s University of Belfast
, he joined the Lambeg Industrial Research Institute in Northern Ireland
, and then moved to the USA to study carboranes and metallacarboranes. After postdoctoral work with Russell Grimes at the University of Virginia
, in 1979 he joined the faculty at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
In 1982 he joined the faculty at the Southern Methodist University
, where he became Professor of Chemistry in 1989. In 1998, he moved to Northern Illinois University
and is currently a Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Inaugural Board of Trustees Professor.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
cancer research
Cancer research
Cancer research is basic research into cancer in order to identify causes and develop strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatments and cure....
scientist who made the featured article in NRI Achievers magazine and is currently distinguished research professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the inaugural board of trustees professor at Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
, Dekalb
DeKalb, Illinois
DeKalb is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 43,862 at the 2010 census, up from 39,018 at the 2000 census. The city is named after decorated German war hero Johann De Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War....
. He received the coveted Humboldt Research Award for senior scientists twice. This award is presented annually to scientists worldwide as a tribute to their lifelong accomplishments by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a foundation set-up by the government of the Federal Republic and funded by the German Foreign Office, the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development and others for the promotion of international co-operation...
, Bonn
Bonn
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, Germany
Germany
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.
He was the founder of Boron in the Americas
Americas
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(formerly known as BUSA
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and hosted the organization's first meeting in Dallas in April 1988. He has published over 240 papers in leading scientific journals and ranked by the Institute for Scientific Information
Institute for Scientific Information
The Institute for Scientific Information was founded by Eugene Garfield in 1960. It was acquired by Thomson Scientific & Healthcare in 1992, became known as Thomson ISI and now is part of the Healthcare & Science business of the multi-billion dollar Thomson Reuters Corporation.ISI offered...
(ISI) in the top 50% of the most cited chemists in the world from 1981-1997.
In September 2007, the NRI
Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin
A Non-Resident Indian is an Indian citizen who has migrated to another country, a person of Indian origin who is born outside India, or a person of Indian origin who resides permanently outside India. Other terms with the same meaning are overseas Indian and expatriate Indian...
Institute presented him with its Pride of India Gold Award, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments, at the launch of the NRI Institute’s Washington D.C. chapter, and again in January, he was honored by the same NRI Institute with its Lifetime Achievement Pravasi Award and Bharath Samman Medal during the Annual Conference
Annual Conference
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held in New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. A fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Institute of Chemists
American Institute of Chemists
The American Institute of Chemists is an organization founded in 1923 whose goal is to advance the chemical profession in the United States. The institute is known for its yearly awards recognizing contributions of individuals in this field of work. The American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal is...
, he has also been listed in Who's Who in the World.
Early life
Dr. N. S. Hosmane was born in Gokarna, Uttar Kannada region, IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, to a Havyaka
Havyaka
Havyaka Brahmins are a Hindu Pancha Dravida Brahmin subsect primarily from the Indian state of Karnataka and Northern Kerala. Havyakas profess the Advaita philosophy propounded by Adi Shankaracharya.-Etymology:...
Brahmin family. Hosmane earned his high school diploma (SSLC) from Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna
Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna
Bhadrakali High School, Gokarna is one of the oldest high schools in Kumta taluk, Uttar Kannada district. Bhadrkali is the name of the Hindu Goddess Kali. The school is named after the Goddess Kali....
(1964) and soon after, went to Dr. A. V. Baliga college, Kumta
Dr. A. V. Baliga college, Kumta
Dr. A. V. Baliga College, Kumta is the oldest college in Uttar Kannada district affiliated to Karnatak University, Dharwar and was called Kanara College. Dr. A. V. Baliga was largely instrumental in establishing the Kanara College of Arts and Science in Kumta town.This college offers B.A., B.Sc,...
for his college studies, where he earned his Bachelors of Science
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in Chemistry with Botany as minor.
He is married to Sumathy Rao, who came from a Konkani
Konkani language
KonkaniKonkani is a name given to a group of several cognate dialects spoken along the narrow strip of land called Konkan, on the west coast of India. This is, however, somewhat an over-generalisation. Geographically, Konkan is defined roughly as the area between the river Damanganga to the north...
-Speaking family. He has one daughter and one son.
Academic career
Hosmane earned Master of ScienceMaster of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree from Karnataka University, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He then obtained a Ph.D.
Ph.D.
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degree in Organometallic/Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry is the branch of chemistry concerned with the properties and behavior of inorganic compounds. This field covers all chemical compounds except the myriad organic compounds , which are the subjects of organic chemistry...
in 1975 from the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, Scotland
Scotland
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.
After his postdoctoral research training in Queen’s University of Belfast
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly...
, he joined the Lambeg Industrial Research Institute in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, and then moved to the USA to study carboranes and metallacarboranes. After postdoctoral work with Russell Grimes at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
, in 1979 he joined the faculty at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
In 1982 he joined the faculty at the Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
, where he became Professor of Chemistry in 1989. In 1998, he moved to Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P...
and is currently a Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Inaugural Board of Trustees Professor.
Professional career
| Year | Professional Career |
|---|---|
| 1974–1975 | Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Queen's University of Belfast Queen's University of Belfast Queen's University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university's official title, per its charter, is the Queen's University of Belfast. It is often referred to simply as Queen's, or by the abbreviation QUB... w/ Frank Glockling. |
| 1975–1976 | Research Scientist, Catalysis Section, Lambeg Industrial Research Institute, N. Ireland |
| 1976–1977 | Research Associate, Auburn University Auburn University Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. With more than 25,000 students and 1,200 faculty members, it is one of the largest universities in the state. Auburn was chartered on February 7, 1856, as the East Alabama Male College, a private liberal arts... , Auburn, Alabama w/ W. E. Hill and F. A. Johnson. |
| 1977–1979 | Research Associate, University of Virginia University of Virginia The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson... , Charlottesville, Virginia w/ Russell N. Grimes. |
| 1979–1982 | Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech , Blacksburg, Virginia. |
| 1982–1986 | Assistant Professor (tenure track), Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church... . |
| 1986–1989 | Associate Professor (with tenure), Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church... . |
| 1989 - 7/1998 | Full Professor, Department of Chemistry, Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church... . |
| 8/1998 - 7/2001 | Full Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... , DeKalb, IL. |
| 7/2001 - 6/2005 | Presidential Research Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... , DeKalb, IL. |
| 7/2005–present). | Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... , DeKalb, IL. |
| 7/2008–present). | Board of Trustees Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a state university and research institution located in DeKalb, Illinois, with satellite centers in Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Rockford, and Oregon. It was originally founded as Northern Illinois State Normal School on May 22, 1895 by Illinois Governor John P... , DeKalb, IL. |
Professional affiliations
- Fellow of the Royal Society of ChemistryRoyal Society of ChemistryThe Royal Society of Chemistry is a learned society in the United Kingdom with the goal of "advancing the chemical sciences." It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Chemical Society, the Royal Institute of Chemistry, the Faraday Society and the Society for Analytical Chemistry with a new...
(CChem FRSC) - Fellow of the American Institute of ChemistsAmerican Institute of ChemistsThe American Institute of Chemists is an organization founded in 1923 whose goal is to advance the chemical profession in the United States. The institute is known for its yearly awards recognizing contributions of individuals in this field of work. The American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal is...
(FAIC) - Member of the American Chemical SocietyAmerican Chemical SocietyThe American Chemical Society is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 161,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical...
(ACS) - Member of the Sigma XiSigma XiSigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society is a non-profit honor society which was founded in 1886 at Cornell University by a junior faculty member and a handful of graduate students. Members elect others on the basis of their research achievements or potential...
Society - Member of the International Council on Main Group Chemistry, Inc. (ICMGC)
Boards and editorships
- Section Editor of Applied Organometallic Chemistry Applied Organometallic ChemistryApplied Organometallic Chemistry is a monthly peer-reviewedscientific journal published since 1987 by John Wiley & Sons. The journal includes reviews, full papers, communications, working methods papers, crystallographic reports, and occasional reports on relevant conferences of applied work in the...
, 2003–present - International Editorial Advisory Board for OrganometallicsOrganometallicsOrganometallics is a journal published by the American Chemical Society. Its area of focus is organometallic, as well as organometalloid chemistry. This peer-reviewed journal received an Impact Factor of 3.888 as reported by the 2010 Journal Citation Reports by Thomson Reuters.The current...
, a premier journal of the American Chemical Society, Jan 2006–present - Regional Editor of Molecules, an International Internet journal.
- Editorial Board of an International Journal, Main Group Metal Chemistry, 1999–Present
- Editorial Board of an International Journal, Main Group Chemistry, 2006–Present
- Guest Editor, Special Issue of the Applied Organometallic Chemistry Applied Organometallic ChemistryApplied Organometallic Chemistry is a monthly peer-reviewedscientific journal published since 1987 by John Wiley & Sons. The journal includes reviews, full papers, communications, working methods papers, crystallographic reports, and occasional reports on relevant conferences of applied work in the...
- Main Group Metal Compounds commemorating 65th birthday of Professor Thomas P. Fehlner entitled "Recent Advances in Inorganometallic Chemistry" published by Wiley-VCH, in April / May 2003. - Guest Editor, Special Issue of the Journal of Organometallic ChemistryJournal of Organometallic ChemistryJournal of Organometallic Chemistry is published by Elsevier. Its main focus is organometallic chemistry....
commemorating 70th birthday of Professor Sheldon G. Shore entitled "From Borane Cages to Metal Clusters: Recent Developments," published by Elsevier Science, in November 2000. - Guest Editor, Special Issue of Phosphorus, Sulfur, and Silicon Volume 87, Numbers 1-4, 1994) entitled "Symposium on Recent Advances in the Chemistry of the Main-Group Elements," Austin, Texas, October 24–27, 1993, published by Gordon and Breach.
Honors and awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 Inaugural Board of Trustees Professorship Award from Northern Illinois University, USA |
| 2008 | 2007 Lifetime Achievement Pravasi Award from NRI Institute, New Delhi, India |
| 2007 | Re-Invitation of Humboldt Research Award for Senior US Scientists from Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Bonn, Germany |
| 2007 | Pride of India Gold Award from NRI Institute, Washington, D.C. Chapter, USA |
| 2005 | Gauss Professor, Göttingen Academy of Sciences, Germany |
| 2003 | Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Distinguished Chair of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, India |
| 2001 | Humboldt Research Award for US Senior Scientists from Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Bonn, Germany |
| 2001 | Outstanding Grant Acquisition Award from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois |
| 2001 | Presidential Research Professorship Award, for significant and sustained scholarly or creative work, including the achievement of national and international reputation in the chosen field of research, from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois |
| 1996 | BUSA Award for Distinguished Achievements in Boron Science from the Awards Committee of Boron in the USA (BUSA) Workshop held in Guanajuato, Mexico |
| 1994 | India International Gold Award, India International Gold Medal & Mother India International Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Field of Education (Chemistry) for the year 1994 from NRI Institute, New Delhi, India |
| 1994 | Camille and Henry Dreyfus Scholar / Fellow Award for the year 1994 from The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., New York |
| 1987 | Sigma Xi Outstanding Research Award for the year 1987 from the Society of Sigma Xi Sigma Xi Sigma Xi: The Scientific Research Society is a non-profit honor society which was founded in 1886 at Cornell University by a junior faculty member and a handful of graduate students. Members elect others on the basis of their research achievements or potential... , Southern Methodist University Chapter |
| 1981 | CO-recipient of the Sigma Xi President's and Visitors' Research Prize, University of Virginia Chapter, Sigma Xi |
External links
- Northern Illinois University Inaugural Board of Trustees Professorship Award
- BUSA V Award Recipient - Prof. Narayan S. Hosmane
- Northern Today - Prof. Hosmane honored by Indian university
- NIU news release - NIU’s Narayan Hosmane
- Dr.Narayan's Home Page
- Prof. Narayan S. Hosmane's NIU Personal page
- Narayan Hosmane - research profile on BiomedExperts
- The Wizard & His Inspiring Life Story: Narayan S. Hosmane
- IndiaGlitz - 'Learn Positive'- Prof.Hosmane
- Humboldt-Foundation Awardees-Prof. Dr. Narayan S. Hosmane
- Lifetime Achievement Pravasi Award-Dr. Narayan S. Hosmane