INTRODUCTION:-

C.N.R. Rao was born in Bangalore to

Hanumantha Nagesa Rao and
Nagamma Nagesa Rao. He was an
only child, and his learned parents
made an academic environment. His
mother was particularly skilled in
arithmetic and Hindu literature.
worked mainly in solid-state and
structural chemistry. He currently
serves as the Head of the Scientific
Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
of India. Rao has honorary doctorates
from 60 universities from around the
world, and has authored around 1,600
research publications and 51 books.
His first research paper was published
in the Agra University Journal of
Research in 1954. He completed PhD
in 1958, only after two years and nine
months, at age twenty-four.
SCHOOLING AND
EDUCATION:-

He entered middle school in 1940, at age six.

Although he was the youngest in his class, he used
to tutor his classmates in mathematics and English.
He passed lower secondary examination (class VII)
in first class in 1944. He attended Acharya
Patashala high school in Basavanagudi, which
made a lasting influence on his interest in
chemistry. He completed secondary school leaving
certificate in first class in 1947. He studied BSc
at Central College, Bangalore. Here he developed
his communication skills in English. He obtained his
bachelor's degree from Mysore University in 1951,
in first class, and only at the age of seventeen. He
initially thought of joining Indian Institute of
Science (IISc) for a diploma or a postgraduate
degree in chemical engineering, but a teacher
persuaded him to attend Banaras Hindu University.
He obtained a master's in chemistry from BHU two
years later. In 1953 he was granted a scholarship
for PhD in IIT Kharagpur. But four foreign
universities, MIT, Penn State, Columbia and Purdue
also offered him financial support. He chose
Purdue.
LIFESTYLE:-
Rao is married to Indumati Rao in
1960. They have two children, Sanjay
and Suchitra. Rao is
quite technophobic. He removed
computers from his tables and never
checks his email by himself. He also
said that he uses the mobile phone
only to talk to his wife. He says that his
hunger for science is like a 'viral' in his
body which is always there and makes
him stronger everyday. He believes
that Science will survive as long as
humans live. He is a great devotee of
Science and he is always ready to help
his students and is very proud of their
achievements. Though he is 84 now,
he is still active and comes up with
new ideas for the development of
Science.
CONTRIBUTION TO SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY:-
Rao’s work on transition metal oxides for
over 5 decades has led to basic
understanding of novel phenomena and
the relationship between materials
properties and the structural chemistry
of these materials. Rao was one of the
earliest to synthesise two-dimensional
oxide materials such as La2CuO4. His
work has led to a systematic study of
compositionally controlled metal-
insulator transitions. Such studies have
had a profound impact in application
fields such as colossal magneto
resistance and high
temperature superconductivity.
Oxide semiconductors have unusual
promise. He has made immense
contributions to nanomaterials over the
last two decades, besides his work on
hybrid materials.

THEORY AND CONCEPT:-

Lanthanum copper oxide (La2CuO4) precursors for superconductors were synthesized by

acetate/nitrate self-propagating combustion synthesis (SPCS) in the presence of urea at
different ratio of O/F. Phase-pure La2CuO4 powder could be obtained by calcining the as-
prepared precursors at temperature as low as 600 °C. It was demonstrated that the ratio of
O/F strongly influenced the composition and morphology of the precursors as well as the
samples calcined at various temperatures. We have studied the synthesis conditions,
demonstrating the existence of a relationship between the calcination temperature and the
calcination time needed to obtain the pure phase. This was the theory behind his work in
the synthesis of Lanthanum Copper Oxide.
Contribution for Social Cause:-

Rao was one of the founding members

of the World Cultural Council in 1981.
The World Cultural Council is an international organization whose goals are to promote
cultural values, goodwill and philanthropy among individuals. This council provides various
accolades and recognition to outstanding scientists, educators, and artists, who have
contributed positively to the cultural enrichment of mankind. The members of the Council
include several Nobel laureates. Apart from that, Rao is currently the National Research
Professor, Linus Pauling Research Professor and Honorary President of Jawaharlal Nehru
Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore which he founded in 1989. JNCASR
actively supports a range of education outreach activities. For example, every year the
centre's Summer Research Fellowship programme hosts some of the very brightest
undergraduates in the country; the Educational Technology Unit produces a range of
teaching aids and educational material; the centre also organises and teaches short-term
 courses at universities across India; and promising young chemists and biologists are
trained intensively as part of the programmes of Project-Oriented-Chemical-Education
(POCE) and Project-Oriented-Biological-Education (POBE).

Sayings/Quotes:-

 Nanoparticles constitute a major class of nanomaterials. Nanoparticles are zero-dimensional,

possessing nonmetric dimensions in all three dimensions.
 I feel the Indian industry should contribute to help the government towards scientific
research. The government alone can't do it. As of now, there's nothing.

We need to give importance to value systems to promote innovation. We need to develop an

ecosystem of innovation and technology will arrive soon. Of the 140 nations rated for
innovation, India stood at a lowly 66. We need new ways of doing things and new ways of
thinking. We cannot be doing the same things. Jugaad (a temporary solution) is one of them.
The atmosphere itself should encourage innovation.

Atoms were originally proposed as an idea. Although their presence was proved by various
means, people did not think that they could see them directly. This was so until recently. We
are now able to directly see atoms by employing powerful microscopic techniques.

 Pursue your dreams with passion, hard work and dedication.

 Never stop learning. The thirst to gain more knowledge should never come to an end.

 Always gain fresh insights, don't hesitate to ask the right questions.

 Observe leaders closely, learn as much as you can from their leadership styles.

 Build a strong base. The journey to peaks of excellence requires a strong base camp.

 Keep a balance between professional and personal life. Find time for your family and the things
which interest you.

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