Guwahati, October 24: Showcasing yet another milestone in academic excellence, Dr. Ranjit Thakuria, Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Gauhati University, has been featured in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s prestigious journal Chemical Communications (ChemComm) as part of the “Pioneering Investigators Collection 2025: Part 2.”
This global collection celebrates 31 outstanding scientists from across the world for their groundbreaking contributions to chemical sciences. Remarkably, only two researchers from India have been included this year — one from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Kolkata, and the other from Gauhati University, Assam.
Congratulating Dr. Thakuria on this international recognition, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University, said, “Dr. Thakuria’s achievement is a matter of immense pride for Gauhati University and for Assam. His work reflects the spirit of scientific innovation and excellence that the University stands for. Recognition by the Royal Society of Chemistry is not only a personal milestone but also a reaffirmation of Gauhati University’s growing global research footprint.”
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Thakuria said, “It is truly an honour to be featured among pioneering investigators from across the world. This recognition motivates our group to continue pursuing impactful research that addresses real-world challenges through molecular design and innovation. I am deeply grateful to Gauhati University for its constant encouragement and support.”
Dr. Thakuria’s featured research article, titled “Synthesis and characterization of urea•2,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid cocrystal as a sustained release fertilizer” (Chem. Commun., 2025, 61, 16198–16201; DOI: 10.1039/D5CC03628C), was selected as the Inside Back Cover of the issue. His biographical profile is also featured on the Pioneering Investigators Collection 2025 page of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
A distinguished researcher, Dr. Thakuria earned his Ph.D. from the University of Hyderabad under Prof. Ashwini K. Nangia and carried out postdoctoral research with Prof. William Jones (University of Cambridge, UK) and Prof. Israel Goldberg (Tel Aviv University, Israel). Since joining Gauhati University in 2014, he has received numerous national and international distinctions, including the DST–Young Scientist Award (2014), ACS Crystal Growth & Design Emerging Investigators Award (2019, 2022), and a DST–JSPS Joint Research Project (2024). He is currently working as a Ulam Nawa Fellow at the University of Warsaw, Poland (2025).
At Gauhati University, his research group focuses on Crystal Engineering — employing supramolecular design and mechanochemical methods to fine-tune the physicochemical properties of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. His recent work on sustained-release fertilizers promises potential breakthroughs in green and efficient nutrient management in agriculture.
Gauhati University proudly celebrates Dr. Thakuria’s global recognition and his continued dedication to advancing the frontiers of chemical science, further strengthening the University’s legacy of excellence and innovation in research.
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