Rajendra Singh Varma

Background

Varma, Rajendra Singh was born on June 25, 1941 in Bangwan, India. Son of Prasad Lakshman and Parvati Devi.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Lucknow (India) University, 1959. Master of Science, Lucknow (India) University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, Lucknow (India) University, 1963.

Doctor of Science, Lucknow (India) University, 1974.

Career

Scientist, Regional Research Laboratory, Hyderabad, India, 1963-1965; research associate, U. Mississippi, 1965-1967; research associate, Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1968; assistant professor, Lucknow U., 1969-1985; associate professor, Lucknow U., 1985-1995; professor, Lucknow U., since 1995. Principal investigator research project Council Science and Industrial Research, New Delhi, 1993-1996, Indian Council Medical Research, New Delhi, 1992-1995. Coordinator Master of Science Technology Pharmaceutical Chemical program Lucknow U., since 1994.

Convenor national seminar Kakatiya U., Warangal, India, 1995.

Achievements

• Rajendra Singh Varma has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry professor, researcher, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

General secretary Anupam Park Citizen's Council, Lucknow, 1994. Fellow Indian Chemical Society (council, vice president since 2000, president Lucknow branch 1995-1997). Member National Academy Chemistry and Biology (life, general secretary 1991-1997), Uttar Pradesh Association for Advancement of Science (life).

Interests

• Avocations: popularization of science, travel, cooking, current affairs.

Connections

Married Prem Lata, June 16, 1962. Children: Meeta, Neeta, Rakesh.

Father:

Prasad Lakshman

Mother:

Parvati Devi

Spouse:

Prem Lata

child:

Meeta Varma

child:

Rakesh Varma

child:

Neeta Varma