IIT Kharagpur Director Suman Chakraborty Elected Fellow Of World Academy Of Sciences

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur Director Prof Suman Chakraborty has been elected a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), in recognition of his contributions to scientific research and efforts to promote scientific excellence, particularly in developing countries.

His fellowship will take effect from January 1, 2027, according to an official statement issued by the institute on Friday.

The statement referred to an official communication dated November 5 from TWAS President Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, congratulating Chakraborty on his election to the prestigious international scientific academy.

Speaking to PTI, Chakraborty said his priority would be to make IIT Kharagpur "consequential in global and national research and academics".

TWAS is an international scientific academy dedicated to advancing scientific excellence and strengthening scientific capabilities in developing countries.

Chakraborty has an illustrious academic career and is a fellow of several prominent national and international scientific and professional organisations. These include the American Physical Society, Royal Society of Chemistry, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, India, and Indian National Academy of Engineering.