Early Life and Education: Born on June 30, 1934, in Bangalore, India, Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, widely known as C. N. R. Rao, embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the landscape of science. Growing up …
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Explore the academic journey of Professor Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao, one of India’s most distinguished scientists. Born in Bangalore in 1934, Rao completed his Bachelor of Science degree from Mysore University at the age of 17. He then pursued a Master of Science degree from Banaras Hindu University, graduating at 19. At 24, he earned his Ph.D. in chemical physics from Purdue University in the United States.