Background
Jana, Tapan Kumar was born on July 1, 1950 in Calcutta, India. Son of Bishnu and Snehalata (Das) Jana.
Jana, Tapan Kumar was born on July 1, 1950 in Calcutta, India. Son of Bishnu and Snehalata (Das) Jana.
Bachelor of Science, R.K.M. Vidyamandira, Howrah, India, 1970. Master of Science, Calcutta University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Calcutta University, 1977.
From lecturer to senior lecturer, Surendranath College, Calcutta, India, 1974-1988; reader, Surendranath College, 1988-1994; head department marine science, Calcutta U., 1994-1996; reader, Calcutta U., since 1996. Scientist National Institute Oceanography, Goa, 1977-1978. Expert member Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, West Bengal, India, 1994.
Fellow Indian Chemical Society, International Society Tropical Ecology, New York Academy of Sciences.
Married Shyamasri Mondal, July 16, 1979;1 child.