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1 Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad 380 009, IN
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Current Science, Vol 117, No 6 (2019), Pagination: 1104-1106
Abstract
Professor Sudhir Pradyumna Pandya, former Director, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad passed away on 30 June 2019. He was born on 11 July 1928 in Nadiad, Gujarat. He did his B Sc from Bombay University and M Sc from Delhi University in 1950. After working as DAE research associate for three years, he went to Rochester University, USA for a Ph D degree. He joined Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in 1957 and nucleated the theoretical physics group. He continued at PRL till his superannuation in 1987. He served as Deputy Director during the years 1973–1982 and as Director during 1983–1987. He was one of the founding members and Fellow of Gujarat Science Academy (GSA), President of the Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT), Fellow of Indian National Science Academy and Indian Academy of Sciences. He received Vikram Sarabhai award from the Gujarat state in 1994. He is survived by his wife (Harshidaben) and two sons (Abhijit and Pravir), both acclaimed professionals in their respective fields.
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