S. Ramaseshan
Sivaraj Ramaseshan | |
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C.V. Raman | |
Doctoral students | Rajaram Nityananda |
Sivaraj Ramseshan (10 October 1923 – 29 December 2003) was an Indian scientist known for his work in the field of crystallography. Ramaseshan served as director of the
Early life
Ramaseshan was born in
He had his schooling in Nagpur and started his forays into science as a research student under his uncle, Sir C. V. Raman.Scientific career
On completion of his doctorate, Ramaseshan joined the Indian Institute of Science as a lecturer. During this time, he developed an interest in
Positions held
In 1979, Ramaseshan was appointed joint-director of the Indian Institute of Science and in 1981 became its director. He served as the director of IISc from 1981 to 1984, as president of the Indian Academy of Sciences (1983–1985), and honorary distinguished professor emeritus at the Raman Research Institute (1984–2003).
Awards
In 1966, Ramaseshan was awarded the
Publications
Ramaseshan co-authored a biography of his uncle, C. V. Raman, with Raman himself and also edited two collections of Raman's writings.[3]
Death
Ramaseshan died on 29 December 2003, weeks after his 80th birthday. He was survived by his wife, Kausalya, who was a great-granddaughter of V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, and by three daughters.[3]
References
- Wikidata Q125516639.
- Wikidata Q125503928.
- ^ a b c "Prof. Ramaseshan passes away". The Hindu. 30 December 2003. Archived from the original on 9 January 2004.
- "Sivaraj Ramaseshan (1923-2003)". International Union of Crystallography. 2 (3).