Akundi Jogarao

Background

Akundi Jogarao was born on the 21 of December, 1909 in India. Little is known from his biography.

Education

Akundi Jogarao graduated from the Andhra University in 1929 getting BA degree (Bachelor of Arts). In 1931 Dr. Akundi got his M.Sc. degree (Master of Science) in Benares Hindu University, and finally he got D.Sc. degree (Doctor of Science) in the same university.

Career

Akundi Jogarao started working as Planning Officer in Central Elcctrocbernical Research Institute, in Karaikudi, India. Then Dr. Akundi was an Assistant Director-in-Charge in Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute, in Bhavnagar. He wrote about 60 articles & research papers.

The date and place of his death are unknown.

Membership

Dr. Akundi was a member of Indian Standards Institution, Electrochemical Society (U.S.A.), Indian Meteorological Society, Current Science (India), Tariff Commission (Government of India), Development Council of Heavy Chemicals (Government of India); Associate, Royal Institute of Chemistry (London).

• Indian Standards Institution , India

• Electrochemical Society , United States

• Royal Institute of Chemistry­ , London