Quoted in "In Conversation".
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Since I set up the Unit, the area of solid state chemistry is no longer called so but is called chemistry of materials.This subject has become important. I set up this Unit in Bangalore much before the subject became important in the world. Now chemistry has two major directions:chemical biology and materials chemistry.

— C. N. Ramachandra Rao

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C. N. Ramachandra Rao

About C. N. Ramachandra Rao

Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao (born June 30, 1934) is an Indian chemist whose particular field of research is in solid-state and structural chemistrystructural chemistry, and nanomaterials. Rao's unique contribution is reflected in his 1,500 research papers and 45 scientific books. He has been honoured by 60 universities from around the world with honorary doctorates. His has received many major scientific awards, and is member of all major scientific organisations. The Government of India honoured him on 16 November 2013 with Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award in the country.