Background
Patel, Shantibhai Gokalbhai was born on March 4, 1946 in Poyda Kheda, Gujarat, India. Son of Gokalbhai Parshottamdas and Raiba Gokalbhai Patel.
Patel, Shantibhai Gokalbhai was born on March 4, 1946 in Poyda Kheda, Gujarat, India. Son of Gokalbhai Parshottamdas and Raiba Gokalbhai Patel.
Bachelor of Science with distinction, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1968. Bachelor of Education in Teaching, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1970. Master of Education in Educational and Vocational Counselling, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1975.
Master of Philosophy with distinction, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1990. Doctor of Philosophy, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, India, 1994. Master of Science. with honors, Bhavnagar University, India, 1986.
Teacher mathematics and science, Lallubhai Kishorbhai Ranchhadbhai Patel H.S., Jetholi, India, 1968-1971; teacher mathematics and science, Godidbhai Lallubhai Patel H.S., Kunjrav, India, 1971-1978; mathematics and science teacher, Ishwarbhai Bhulabhai Patel English School, Vallabh Vidyanager, India, 1978-1986; lecturer electronics, Vithalbhai Patel-Rajratna Purnshottam Talsibhai Patel Science College, Vallabh Vidyanager, India, 1986-1989; lecturer in physics, Sardar Patel U., Vallabh Vidyanager, 1989-1993; reader in physics, Sardar Patel U., Vallabh Vidyanager, since 1993.
Member Indian Physics Association (treasurer Vallabh Vidyanagar chapter 1992-1995, secretary 1995-1997), Material Society India, Indian Association Physics Teachers, Vikas Ghatak (founding, secretary 1996-1997), Sardar Patel University Teachers Association (executive committee 1994-1995), Rotary (secretary 1994-1995, vice president 1995-1996, president 1996-1997).
Married Kamalaben Nathabhai. Children: Darshana, Vimalkumar, Manisha.