Desh Raj Duseja

Background

Duseja, Desh Raj was born on October 1, 1939 in Sadda, Kohat, India. Son of Devi Ditta Mal and Luxmi Devi (Chawla) Duseja. came to the United States, 1967.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Punjab Agricultural U., 1961; Master of Science, Punjab Agricultural U., 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Utah State University, 1972.

Career

Inspector agriculture, Department Agriculture, Palampur, India, 1963; lecturer, Punjab Agricultural U., Ludhiana, India, 1963-1967; research assistant, Utah State University, Logan, 1967-1972; from assistant professor to professor, Tennessee State University, Nashville, since 1972.

Achievements

• Desh Raj Duseja has been listed as a notable Soil scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Society Soil Science, American Society Agronomy, Soil Science Society American, Tennessee Agricultural Chemical Association (2d place research paper 1982), Tennessee Agricultural College.Tchrs. Association.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, jogging, swimming, volleyball, badminton.

Connections

Married Lata Duseja, August 6,1970. Children: Reena, Shan.

Father:

Devi Ditta Mal Duseja

Mother:

Luxmi Devi (Chawla) Duseja

Spouse:

Lata Duseja

child:

Shan Duseja

child:

Reena Duseja