Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana

Dr Chandrabhas Narayana earned his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and has since made significant contributions to the fields of Raman spectroscopy, nanoscience, and advanced functional materials. With over two decades of academic and research experience, he has held several important leadership roles, most notably as Director of the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology,
Thiruvananthapuram (2020–2025).
His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology, contributing to innovations in biomedical diagnostics, materials engineering, and spectroscopy-based technologies. Dr. Narayana is a Fellow of prestigious academies, including the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Indian Academy of Sciences, and a recipient of numerous awards such as the Sir C. V. Raman Young Scientist Award and the APJ Abdul Kalam National Award. In addition to an extensive publication record, he holds multiple international patents and plays a key role in national and international scientific committees, reflecting his leadership in advancing interdisciplinary research and scientific excellence".