Background
Rajan, Soundar Sathurappan S. was born on October 12, 1941 in Vettilaiyurani, Tamil Nadu, India.
Rajan, Soundar Sathurappan S. was born on October 12, 1941 in Vettilaiyurani, Tamil Nadu, India.
Bachelor of Science in agricultural, University Madras, India, 1962. Master of Science in soil science, agricultural chemical, University Madras, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy in soil science, College Tropical Agriculture, Hawaii, 1970.
Scientist Ruakura Agricultural Research Center, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1975—1985, senior scientist, 1986—1995. Scientist emeritus University Waikato, New Zealand, since 1997. Director UltraPhos Fertilizer Research Ltd, Hamilton, New Zealand, since 1998.
Editor International Movement for Tamil Culture, Auckland, New Zealand, 1990—1993. Justice of peace Ministry of Justice, New Zealand, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1997—2004. President New Zealand Ethnic Council, Waikato, New Zealand, 1996—1997, Waikato Indian Cultural Society, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1989—1990, Waikato Tamil Society, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1991—1993, Hamilton Indian Arts and Cultural Society, Hamilton, New Zealand, 1991—1993.
Married Kasthuri Rengasamy, September 11, 1970. Children: Doctor Vijaya Rajan-Molloy, Doctor Geetha Sujatha Rajan-Cox.