Varadachari Krishnan

Background

Krishnan, Varadachari was born on November 8, 1937 in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu, India. Son of Srinivasan and Ammal (Ranganayaki) Varadachari.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Madras University, 1956. Master of Science, Banaras Hindu University, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Science, 1965.

Career

Research assistant professor, U. Copenhagan, 1966-1967; research associate, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1967-1970; assistant professor of chemistry, Indian Institute Technology, Bombay, 1970-1974; assistant professor of chemistry, Indian Institute Technology, Bangalore, 1974-1979; associate professor, Indian Institute Technology, Bangalore, 1979-1984; professor, Indian Institute Technology, Bangalore, since 1984; head academic programs Jawaharlal Nehru Center Advisory Science Research, Indian Institute Technology, Bangalore, since 1991. Tata chemical endowed chair Indian Institute Science, Bangalore, 1988-1991. Secretary Indian Academy Science, 1989-1994.

Achievements

• Varadachari Krishnan has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Indian Academy of Sciences, Indian National Academy of Sciences (vice president since 1999), Third World Academy of Sciences.

Connections

Married Merlyn Rodrigues, May 7, 1965. Children: Vikram, Riki, Anu.

Father:

Srinivasan Varadachari

Mother:

Ammal (Ranganayaki) Varadachari

Spouse:

Merlyn Rodrigues

child:

Riki Krishnan

child:

Vikram Krishnan

child:

Anu Krishnan