Dr. Ahamindra Jain

I knew "Aha" as a freshman entering MIT. He and I were dormitory mates there.

He impressed me as an obviously brilliant scholar. But not only that, he was always willing to tutor the rest of us, especially in Organic Chemistry. And he made it fun, if you can believe it. I remember him making some sort of "bucky ball" (Buckminsterfullerene) out his stereochemical model kit and wearing on his head like a crown!

Later, when he was attending Harvard Medical School, and I expressed...

When I reached 10 years of experience as a physician assistant in the field of infectious disease medicine in 2017, I had an urge to find and write to my chemistry professor from Swarthmore College, Dr. Ahamindra Jain. He had written me a letter of recommendation in 2003, when I applied the master's degree PA program which I attended, to become a PA. I am another, like so many, who Dr. Jain encouraged in the sciences. And I was deeply saddened at the knowledge of his passing. As a young...

Dear Richa
I was so sorry to find this page - I had actually gone looking for him to thank him! Dr Jain taught me at Swarthmore and without his help in 3 chemistry classes I don't think I would have ever made it to medical school.
He found me a research position for the summer near my home. He was a mentor and an inspiration. He wrote me letters of recommendation for so many graduate schools and programs for years afterwards. He was in the library with us in the trenches studying....

I first met Ahamindra when I was a postdoc in Berkeley back in 2001. I came to him with a small project, to synthesize some 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol. Ahamindra saw this as a good opportunity to train summer undergraduate students and took on the project. This was just the kind a mentor he was, open, giving and always thinking of how best to help his students.

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel about Dr Duli Chandra Jain. I came to know him during the time I was in York college and I knew him every day after it and I knew him during the time he lost his son. He truly was a remarkable teacher, a loving father and an excellent human being.
Now, that he is not around, I can't believe how much I feel his absence in this world, all I want to say, you have a big place in my heart Dr Jain, and I will miss you!

I was a student of Dr. Jain's at Berkeley in chemistry 112. I think of him often but only searched for him today, and I'm saddened to find this page.

I was on my way to early-morning lecture when I found out about the 9/11 attacks. The second tower fell down half an hour before class began. His lecture opening conveyed sadness and concern, but those were wrapped in a sense of frank optimism and determination to continue on, no matter the outcome. I haven't heard anyone address...

It is with great sadness that I learned about passing away of Prof Duli Chandra Jain. Father of Dr. Ahamindra Jain


He was born in 1929 and passed away on February 11, 2011, at age 82.

He was a founding member and the key person behind the Jain Study Circle which
published Jain Study Circular since 1987, with his home at 99-11 60 Avenue, Apt.
3D, Flushing, NY 11368 as the base.

Jain Study Circular was the first Jain publication in USA. It was by design...

Hi,

I was a former student of Dr. Jain at Berkeley. He had the ability to make a lecture room full of 500 people feel personal. He knew a lot of the students' names. The way he taught organic chemistry inspired me to choose biochem-molecular bio as my major. I Googled his name because I was telling someone about how a college professor changed the path I took. My heart goes out to his family.

To the Jain family,

It was just last weekend that a classmate of mine from Hunter High School told me of Ahamindra's passing. He and I were classmates at Hunter College High School, and he was truly one of the most remarkable people I have encountered.

His brilliance was balanced by a remarkable maturity and kindness. He was firm, strong, and his unforgettable smile made everyone feel at ease around him.

I wish you all the strength in the world as you...