Shyam Kakani

Background

Kakani, Shyam was born on October 28, 1940 in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, India. Son of Sohan Lal and Ram Kunwar Devi (Mundra) Kakani.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 1961. Master of Science in Physics, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, Uaipur University, 1982.

Career

Lecturer in physics, Government Polytechnic College, Bikaner, 1966-1967; lecturer in physics, Government Polytechnic College, Kota, 1968; lecturer in physics, Government College, Shahpura, 1968-1981; lecturer in physics, Government College, Bhilwara, 1981-1994; vice president, Manikaya Lal Varma Government Autonomous College, Bhilwara, since 1994; research supervisor, Manikaya Lal Varma Government Autonomous College, Bhilwara, 1981; vice principal, Manikya Lal Verma Government Autonomous College, Bhilwara, since 1994. Visiting professor Indian Institute Science Bangalore, 1981, CEERI Pilani, 1985. Principal Seth Murlidhar Manginghker Girls Postgraduate College, Bhilwara, 1996.

Convener board of studies M.D.S. U., Ajmer, member research board. Member State LevelEntrance Test, Rajasthan Public Svc. Commission, AJMER.

Achievements

• Shyam Kakani has been listed as a noteworthy physics educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Vigyan Prishad, Allabhad, since 1978, Indian Association Physical Teacher.

Interests

• Avocations: popularizing science, research, swimming, writing books, photography.

Connections

Married Sushila Devi Totla, July 14, 1959. Children: Madhu, Manju, Seema, Amit.

Father:

Sohan Lal Kakani

Mother:

Ram Kunwar Devi (Mundra) Kakani

Spouse:

Sushila Devi Totla

child:

Manju Kakani

child:

Amit Kakani

child:

Seema Kakani

child:

Madhu Kakani