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UoH Professor Appointed to DAE’s Raja Ramanna Chair
Professor T.P. Radhakrishnan, who teaches chemistry at the University of Hyderabad, has been given a special job called the Raja Ramanna Chair.
This job lasts for three years and helps him do important research and teach students about things related to atomic energy and science.
He has been working at the university since 1989 and has written a book that many students use.
He has also won many awards for his work in chemistry.
Prof. T.P. Radhakrishnan, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at UoH, appointed to DAE’s Raja Ramanna Chair for a three-year term.
The chair focuses on advanced research and mentoring in atomic energy and basic sciences.
Prof. Radhakrishnan has been associated with UoH since 1989, specializing in physical and materials chemistry.
He has authored a widely used textbook and received numerous honors, including Swarnajayanti and J.C. Bose Fellowships.
The Raja Ramanna Chair aims to retain senior scientists within universities and research institutions.
- Who
- Prof. T.P. Radhakrishnan, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Hyderabad (UoH)
- What
- Appointed to the Department of Atomic Energy’s Raja Ramanna Chair for a three-year term
- Where
- The chair will be held at the University of Hyderabad (UoH)
- When
- The term is for three years (exact start date not specified)
- Why
- To enable advanced research and mentoring in areas linked to atomic energy and basic sciences
Key facts
- Professor
- T.P. Radhakrishnan
- University
- University of Hyderabad (UoH)
- Position
- Emeritus Professor of Chemistry
- Chair
- Raja Ramanna Chair
- Term
- Three years
- Research Focus
- Physical and materials chemistry
- Honors
- Swarnajayanti Fellowship, Ramanna Fellowship, J.C. Bose National Fellowship, Chemical Research Society of India medals
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