Background
Ponnamperuma, Cyril Andrew was born on October 16, 1923 in Galle, Sri Lanka. Son of Andrew and Grace (Siriwardene) Ponnamperuma. came to the United States, 1959, naturalized.
Ponnamperuma, Cyril Andrew was born on October 16, 1923 in Galle, Sri Lanka. Son of Andrew and Grace (Siriwardene) Ponnamperuma. came to the United States, 1959, naturalized.
Bachelor, U. Madras, 1948; Bachelor of Science, U. London, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley, 1962; Doctor of Science, U. Sri Lanka, 1978.
Research associate, Lawrence Radiation Laboratory, University of California, 1960-1962;
research scientist, Ames Research Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Mountain View, California, 1962-1970;
professor of chemistry, U. Maryland., College Park, 1971-1994. Director Arthur C. Clarke Center, Sri Lanka, 1984-1986. Science advisor to president, Sri Lanka, 1984-1994.
Director Institute Fundamental Studies, Sri Lanka, 1984-1991.
President Third World Foundation, 1991. Fellow Royal Institute Chemistry, Third World Academy Sciences. Member American Chem.Soc., Astronomical Association, American Society Biological Chemists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Geochem.
Society, Radiation Research Society.
Married Valli Pal, March 19, 1955. 1 child, Roshini.