Paras N. Prasad

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Paras N. Prasad
Born1946 (age 75–76)
Sitamarhi, Bihar
Spouse(s)Sumi
Academic background
EducationBSc, MSc, Bihar University
PhD, 1971, University of Pennsylvania
ThesisDynamics of energy states in molecular solids. (1971)
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity at Buffalo

Paras Nath Prasad (born in 1946) is an Indian chemist. He is the SUNY Distinguished Professor in the departments of Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, and Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo and Executive Director of the Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonic.

Early life and education[]

Prasad was born in 1946[1] and grew up in Sitamarhi, Bihar.[2] He completed his Bachelor of Science degree and Master's degree at the Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University before moving to the United States for his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania.[3] While conducting his PhD, Prasad became interested in biophotonics in nature.[2]

Career[]

Following his PhD, Prasad joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo (UB) in 1974. During his tenure, he focused his research on two-photon technology and directed the Photonics Research Laboratory.[4] Following his appointment to executive director of the Institute for Research in Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics, Prasad developed novel photonic materials. In 1999, he assisted scientists at the University at Buffalo and Tulane University in tracking the AN-152 compound through a human breast-cancer cell by combining it with his fluorescent probe C625.[5] In 2002, Prasad developed Nanoclinic, a silica nanoshell containing various diagnostic and therapeutic agents.[2] The following year, he published a book entitled "Nanophotonics," which he described as "the first book to comprehensively cover nanophotonics, both as a fundamental phenomenon and as the origin of technologies and devices that will impact fields ranging from information technology to drug delivery."[6]

Beyond North America, Prasad assisted with research at the Royal Institute of Technology by acting as an external advisor in two projects in biotechnology and nanotechnology. As a result, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the institution in 2013.[7]

Awards and honors[]

As a result of his research, he received a 1997 John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship in Engineering.[8] He was also named the Samuel P. Capen Professor of Chemistry and earned the 1999 Jacob F. Schoellkopf Medal from the American Chemical Society "for his outstanding achievements in spectroscopy and materials science specifically focused on photonics technology."[4] Later, Prasad was elected a fellow of the International Society for Optical Engineering[9] and was named by Scientific American as one of the Scientific American 50 in 2005.[10] In 2003, Prasad was honored by the State University of New York for his "singular contribution to scholarship and the reputation of the university."[11] He was also given an honorary professorship at Zhejiang University in 2006.[12]

In 2014, Prasad received BU's first Innovation Impact Award in recognition of his work in "developing the use of magnetic and laser-activated nanoparticles for cancer diagnosis and treatment."[13] He also earned their President’s Medal in recognition of extraordinary service to the university.[14] Beyond UB, Prasad was named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors,[15] and earned the Gold Medal of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE).[16] A year later, Prasad earned awards from three different organizations; the American Chemical Society Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry, IEEE Nanotechnology Council Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology, and Michael S. Feld Biophotonics Award from the Optical Society.[17]

In 2018, Prasad was elected a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his contributions in biophotonics, nanophotonics and novel biomedical technology.[18] He was also named to the larivate Analytics 2018 Highly Cited Researchers list.[19] In June 2021, Prasad was the recipient of the IEEE Photonics Society William Streifer Scientific Achievement Award for "pioneering contributions in multiphoton processes in molecular materials and developing technologies that advance biophotonics for multiphoton imaging and therapy."[20]

Selected publications[]

  • Introduction to Biophotonics (2003)
  • Nanophotonics (2004)

References[]

  1. ^ "Paras Nath Prasad". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Thomas, Karen (July 1, 2016). "2016 SPIE Gold Medal". SPIE. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ^ "Paras N. Prasad, PhD". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Danzig, Joan (May 11, 1999). "Prasad to Receive Schoellkopf Medal". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  5. ^ Goldbaum, Ellen (September 27, 1999). "Novel Photonic Material Developed At UB Reveals How Human Breast-Cancer Cell Takes Up Anticancer Agent". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Goldbaum, Ellen (April 12, 2004). "UB Professor Publishes the First Book on Nanophotonics, the Interaction of Light with Matter on the Nanoscale". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (November 18, 2013). "Prasad receives honorary doctorate from Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "PARAS N. PRASAD". Guggenheim Fellowship. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  9. ^ Goldbaum, Ellen (May 23, 2005). "Prasad Elected Fellow of International Society for Optical Engineering". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  10. ^ Goldbaum, Ellen (November 7, 2005). "Prasad Named One of World's Top 50 in Science". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  11. ^ Wuetcher, Sue (June 2, 2003). "Prasad Receives Excellence Award from SUNY; 14 Other UB Faculty Members Recognized for Research Efforts". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  12. ^ Goldbaum, Ellen (March 23, 2006). "Chinese university to honor Paras Prasad". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  13. ^ Andrei, Michael (February 26, 2015). "Prasad recognized with first UB Innovation Impact Award". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  14. ^ Wuetcher, Sue (April 26, 2016). "Prasad, Welch to receive President's Medal". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  15. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (December 13, 2016). "Paras Prasad named Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  16. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (March 14, 2016). "UB's Prasad receives SPIE Gold Medal". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (September 25, 2017). "Prasad wins three national awards". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  18. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (January 5, 2018). "Prasad selected IEEE fellow". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Profs named to Highly Cited Researcher list". University at Buffalo. December 17, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  20. ^ Hsu, Charlotte (June 29, 2021). "UB's Paras Prasad receives prestigious IEEE award". University at Buffalo. Retrieved October 4, 2021.

External links[]

Paras N. Prasad publications indexed by Google Scholar

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