Overview

• Chakraborty officially took charge on June 23, 2025, five days after his appointment as full-time director.
• He replaces Amit Patra, who served in an interim capacity since January 1 following the end of V.K. Tewari’s tenure.
• His director’s term will span five years or conclude upon his 70th birthday, whichever occurs first.
• A mechanical engineer by training, he joined IIT Kharagpur as an assistant professor in 2002 and became a senior professor in 2008.
• Chakraborty has led major research initiatives including government-funded health hubs and earned distinctions such as the TWAS Award and a Sir J. C. Bose National Fellowship.