Background
Venugopal, Rayasam was born on July 28, 1955 in Harapanahalli, India. Son of Rayasam Srinivasarao and Rayasam Sarada Rao.
Venugopal, Rayasam was born on July 28, 1955 in Harapanahalli, India. Son of Rayasam Srinivasarao and Rayasam Sarada Rao.
Bachelor of Science, University Madras, Madras, India, 1976; MASC, Karnatak University, India, 1980; Doctor of Philosophy in mineral engineering, Indian School Mines, Dhanbad, India, 1986.
Junior research fellow Indian School Mines, 1981—1982, lecturer, 1982—1987, assistant professor, 1987—1993, professor, since 1993, head of department, 1995—1998, 2000—2004, dean academy and research, since 2005. Member academy council Indian School Mines, since 1983. Member management board Ocean Science and Technology College, Department Ocean Development, government India, since 1998.
Member expert group on beneficiation Minister of Mines Governor India, 1996-1997. Advisory Union Public Service Commission Governor India, 1997. Fellow Institute of Engineers (associate).
Member Indian Institute Mineral Engineers (life, Coal Benefication award, 2007), Indian Institute of Metals, Mining, Geological and Metallurical Institute of India.
Married Rayasam Sudhakumari, May 16, 1984. Children: Sridevi Rayasam, Shilpa Rayasam, Srilekha Rayasam.