Archive · 27 May 2025
Former Panjab University VC and Mathematician R P Bambah Dies
R P Bambah, a former leader of Panjab University and a respected mathematician, has died.
He was in charge of the university from 1985 to 1991, during a time of growth.
Bambah was also key in starting a special center for math at the university.
After retiring, he stayed involved in academics.
He was known internationally for his work in math and was honored with awards like the Padma Bhushan.
His colleagues remember him as a visionary and a scientist who was dedicated to learning.
He even chose to donate his body to research.
R P Bambah, former VC of Panjab University, passed away on Monday.
He was a noted mathematician and Padma Bhushan awardee.
Bambah served as VC from 1985 to 1991, a period of growth for the university.
He helped establish the Centre for Advanced Study in Mathematics at PU.
He donated his body to research.
- Who
- R P Bambah
- What
- Former Vice-Chancellor R P Bambah passed away.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- Cause of death not mentioned in the articles.
- Deceased
- R P Bambah
- Profession
- Mathematician and Former Vice-Chancellor
- University
- Panjab University
- Tenure as VC
- 1985 to 1991
- Awards
- Padma Bhushan, Ramanujan Medal