Background
Pillay, Pragasen was born on November 9, 1958 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Somasundarum and Savatri Pillay. came to the United States, 1984.
Pillay, Pragasen was born on November 9, 1958 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Somasundarum and Savatri Pillay. came to the United States, 1984.
Bachelor of Engineering, University Durban, South Africa, 1981; Master of Science in Engineering, University Natal, South Africa, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytech & State University, 1987.
Lecturer, U. Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1982-1983; electrical engineer, Electricity Supply Commission, Durban, South Africa, 1984; graduate research teaching assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1984-1987; lecturer, U. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, 1988-1990; assistant professor, U. New Orleans, 1990-1993; associate professor, U. New Orleans, 1993-1995; Jean Newell distinguished professor engineering, Clarkson U., Potsdam, New York, since 1995. Consultant in field.
Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (vice chairman industrial doctorandus committee 1995-1997), Institute Elec. Engineers.
Married Raamitha Devi Pershad. Children: Kamentha, Surika.