Background
Kannan, V. was born on October 24, 1946 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Son of Varadachariar N. and V. (Rajalakshmi) Kannan.
Kannan, V. was born on October 24, 1946 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. Son of Varadachariar N. and V. (Rajalakshmi) Kannan.
Master of Science, National College, Trichy, Madras, India, 1967. Master of Philosophy, Madurai (India) University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Madurai (India) University, 1971.
Lecturer Madurai University, 1972-1976, reader, 1976-1978, University Hyderabad, 1978-1985, professor, since 1985, dean, 1990-1995.
Fellow Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy. Member Indian Mathematics Society (president 1992-1993), Indian Science Congress Association (section president 1994).
Married K. Manipaduka, May 10, 1971. Chidlren: Rangarajan, Srinathan.