Calcutta University Chemical Engineering Alumni Association

Prof. Gopal Chandra Bhattacharya was born on 1st March, 1921 in North Kolkata. After Matriculation in the year 1936, he did his Bachelor of Engineering degree from Jadavpur University. After a few years service in Industry, he joined in the Cultivation of Science, Jadavpur. At this time he came in close contact with the famous scientist Dr. Meghnad Saha. Inspired by Dr. Saha, Dr. Bhattacharya resigned from the post in Cultivation of Science and joined in the then Applied Chemistry Departmet of Calcutta University. Under the leadership of Dr. Biresh Chandra Guha, Dr. Bhattacharya was engaged in the study of "Fermentation Technology".
He devoted his service for the development of the Department. His contribution during the formation of Chemical Engineering Departmemnt from the then Applied Chemistry has always been remembered.
Despite being a scientist and researcher, he was also involved in social works, particularly in the Literacy promotion program. He was recipient of "Michael Madhusudan Dutta" award for his life time achievement. Dr. Bhattacharya left us for his heavenly abode on 17th July, 2013.