Background
Lala, Sukh Dev was born on June 17, 1924 in Chakwal, India. Son of Hari Chand and Maya Wanti (Johar) Lala.
Lala, Sukh Dev was born on June 17, 1924 in Chakwal, India. Son of Hari Chand and Maya Wanti (Johar) Lala.
Bachelor of Science, Panjab University, 1944. Master of Science, Panjab University, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1950.
Doctor of Science, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1960.
Research associate, lecturer Indian Institute of Science, 1948-1959. Head division organic chemistry National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India, 1960-1974. Research director Malti-Chem Research Center, Nandesari, India, 1974-1988.
Research professor Indian Institute Technology, New Delhi, 1988-1993. Visiting professor Doctor B. R. Ambedkar Center biomedical Research University Delhi, since 1993. National committee on science and technology Government India, 1977-1980.
Visiting professor chemistry University Georgia, Athens, 1969, University Oklahoma, Norman, 1970-1971.
Fellow Indian National Science Academy, Indian Academy of Sciences, 3d World Academy of Sciences, Gujarat Science Academy. Member Indian Chemical Society (president 1978-1979).
Married Shashi Prabha Dhawan, December 7, 1951. Children: Indu, Purnima, Deepak.