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Bengal: IIT Kharagpur director elected Fellow of global science academy

Kharagpur, Nov 5 (UNI) IIT Kharagpur Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty has been elected a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), earning one of the most prestigious international recognitions for his contribution to scientific research and the advancement of science in developing countries.
The Fellowship, which will take effect from January 1, 2027, marks another significant international distinction for Prof. Chakraborty, whose research and academic leadership have earned him recognition from several leading scientific institutions across the world.
In an official communication dated November 5, TWAS President Prof. Quarraisha Abdool Karim congratulated Prof. Chakraborty on his election, acknowledging his outstanding contributions to science and its promotion in the developing world, said Pratik Dama, Public Relations Officer of the institute.
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