Background

Sivan, Venkat Raman was born on January 1, 1946 in Tiruchi Rapalli, India. Son of S. Venkat Raman Lakshmi Venkat Raman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Madras (India) University, 1966. Bachelor Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1969. Master Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1971.

Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 1975.

Career

Research associate, Indian Institute Science, 1971-1975; scientist, Control Electrochemical Research Institute, India, 1975-1978; assistant professor, Regional Engineering College, Tiruchiratalli, India, 1978-1988; professor, head, Regional Engineering College, Tiruchiapalli, India, since 1989. Consultant to industries, since 1985.

Works

• Other Work

  • Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Hostel warden Regional Engineering College, 1990-1992. Member Indian Institute Metals (vice chairman local chapter 1983-1991, Binani Gold medal 1976, Best Paper award 1990), Institute Engineers India.

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: gardening, bridge, walking, photography, working with youth.

Connections

Married Janaki Sivan. Children: Lavanya, Balaji.

father:

S. Venkat Raman Lakshmi Venkat Raman Sivan

spouse:

Janaki Sivan

child:

Lavanya Sivan

child:

Balaji Sivan