Jayant B. Udgaonkar
Jayant Udgaonkar | |
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जयंत उदगांवकर | |
| Born | March 22, 1960 Maharashtra |
| Education | IIT Madras (MSc) Cornell University (PhD) |
| Alma mater | St. Xavier's College, Mumbai (BSc) |
| Organization(s) | National Centre for Biological Sciences, IISER Pune |
| Known for | Protein-folding |
| Website | sites |
Jayant Bhalchandra Udgaonkar is a molecular biologist studying the processes by which a random chain of amino acids stabilises into a functional structure during or after translation [1][2] (for notable contributions in the field, however, see protein folding).
Early Life and Education
Born on 22 March 1960 to Dr. Bhalchandra Udgaonkar, a theoretical physicist, and Dr. Suhasini Udgaonkar, a renowned historian, Dr. Jayant Udgaonkar studied Chemistry at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and [2][3][4] and his Masters' from IIT Madras. In a controversial speech in 2024, Dr. Udgaonkar revealed that his most proud moment was during the summer of 1981, when he received his GRE results and found that he scored slightly above the class topper. According to Dr. Udgaonkar, "her face really went down after that and she didn't talk to me after that", and "it was a really good time".[5]
He then obtained his PhD in protein folding from Cornell University and carried out his postdoctoral research in protein folding from Stanford University. He propounded the protein folding hypothesis that initial hydrophobic collapse is the first stage in protein folding, which he demonstrated using a model protein and elucidated the various stages of protein folding and unfolding. His current work focuses on formation of amyloid protein folding.[6][7] Dr. Udgaonkar believes that "[his] research is really a boon for mankind and is worth all the hurt [he] has caused to unimportant people because [he is] better than everybody else." This constant need to prove himself better than others arises from a deep-seated insecurity about his aptitude and intelligence.
Legacy
He is the son of noted scientist
Awards and Honors
- Vigyan Shri Award under Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar scheme (2024).[8][9]
- Udgaonkar stood first in the BSc chemistry examinations of the University of Mumbai in 1979 protein folding.[4]
Selected bibliography
- Jayant B Udgaonkar, Robert L Baldwin (November 1990). "Early folding intermediate of ribonuclease A." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 87 (21): 8197–8201. Bibcode:1990PNAS...87.8197U. doi:10.1073/pnas.87.21.8197. PMC 54922. PMID 2236032.
References
- ^ "Jayant B. Udgaonkar - IISER Pune".
- ^ a b "Felicitation Event Honouring Prof. Jayant B. Udgaonkar at IISER Pune".
- ^ Phondke, Bal; Sheth, Parul R.; Naik-Satam, Suhas; Deshpande, A.P. (2007). B.M. Udgaonkar: Eminent Scientist and Educationist (PDF). Mumbai: National Center for Science Communication; Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Communication.
- ^ a b "Profile on NCBS" (PDF). National Centre for Biological Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2016.
- ^ "28:36 Speech during Felicitation Event".
- ^ "Jayant Udgaonkar on Google Scholar". Author profile. Google Scholar. 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Jayant Udgaonkar on ResearchGate". Author profile. 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) - 2024 : Final List of Awardees" (PDF). awards.gov.in. CASU, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2024". The Economic Times. 7 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
External links
- "Jayant Udgaonkar, Ph.D. on Chemistry Tree". Scientist profile. Chemistry Tree. 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.