Rathindra Bose received his Ph.D. degree from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. in 1982. He joined Northern Illinois University in 2003 after sixteen years service at Kent State University in various capacities including Vice President for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies.
His research interests and activities cover a wide range of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas including metals in medicine, gene markers for different cancers, and new catalysts for fuel cells.He has published over 80 refereed articles, 60 abstracts and proceedings, and presented numerous talks in national & international conferences and academic institutions.
He has received four distinguished teaching awards and a distinguished scholar award, and served as an editorial board member for two journals, and continues to serve as a reviewer for numerous journals and funding agencies.
A detailed description of Vice President for research and Dean of the Graduate School responsibilities.
