Background
Ramanna, Raja was born on January 28, 1925 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Son of Bindig Ivavile and Rukhivi Ramanna.
Ramanna, Raja was born on January 28, 1925 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Son of Bindig Ivavile and Rukhivi Ramanna.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Madras Christian College, India, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1948. Doctor of Science (honorary), several universities.
License, Royal School Music, London.
Professor Tala Institute Fundamental Research, Bombay, 1948-1972. Director Bhabha Atomic Research Center, 1972-1983. Secretary, advisor Government India, New Delhi, 1983-1987, chairman, 1983-1987.
Council chairman Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, from 1987.
Fellow Indian Academy of Sciences. International Atomic Energy Agency (chairman science advisory committee 1983-1987). Clubs: Bangalore.
Married Malathi Ramanna. Children: Nina, Shyah, Nirupa.