Background
Chauhan, Virander Singh was born on March 3, 1950 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Son of Ratan Singh and Rani Devi Chauhan.
Chauhan, Virander Singh was born on March 3, 1950 in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. Son of Ratan Singh and Rani Devi Chauhan.
Bachelor of Science, Delhi University, India, 1969. Master of Science, Delhi University, India, 1971. Doctor of Philosophy, Delhi University, India, 1974.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Oxford, England, 1977.
Lecturer St. Stephen's College, New Delhi, since 1971. Assistant professor Indian Institute of Technology, Kaupur, 1979-1981. Reader Delhi University, 1981-1986, professor, 1986-1988.
Research scientist International Center Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi, 1988-1997, director, since 1998.
Secretary Rhodes Scholarships Committee, New Delhi, since 1998. Secretary Inks scholarship, since 1990. Fellow Third World Academy of Sciences.
Member several national and international science associations.
Married Vibha Singh Chauhan, Jan 15, 1984. Children: Sukriti, Jaba.