Jagadish Chandra Bose
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Jagadish Chandra Bose stands as a towering figure in the history of science, particularly within the Indian subcontinent. His election as a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1920 marked a historic moment, making him one of the first Indians to receive this prestigious distinction. His knighthood in 1917 and the Legion of Honour from France further underscored his global impact. Beyond formal awards, his legacy is immortalized in the naming of a lunar crater and his consistent ranking among the greatest Bengalis of all time. His refusal to monetize his inventions remains a unique testament to his character, distinguishing him from contemporaries who sought commercial success.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight Bachelor
Knighted for contributions to science
Fellow of the Royal Society
Elected as one of the first Indians to receive this honor
Legion of Honour
Awarded for contributions to science
Lyon Prize
Recognized for research in plant physiology
Moon Crater Naming
A crater on the Moon named in his honor
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Bengalis of All Time
Magazine Covers
Nature
Early 20th Century
Profile of Bose's Scientific Work
Science
Early 20th Century
Coverage of Plant Physiology Research
Records & Feats
First to use parabolic lenses for microwaves
Pioneered the use of parabolic lenses to focus microwaves, a technique now essential in satellite communication.
Creator of the Crescograph
Invented the most sensitive instrument for measuring plant movement at the time.