Background
Gairola, Vijay Kumar was born on November 21, 1941 in Varanasi, India. Son of Shashi Shekhranand and Indu Mati (Nautiyal) Gairola.
Gairola, Vijay Kumar was born on November 21, 1941 in Varanasi, India. Son of Shashi Shekhranand and Indu Mati (Nautiyal) Gairola.
Bachelor of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanas, India, 1960. Master of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanas, India, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, Banaras Hindu University, Varanas, India, 1968.
Diploma, Imperial College, London, 1971.
Lecturer geology Banaras Hindu University, 1965-1983, reader geology, 1983-1990, professor geology, since 1991, head geology department, 1995-1998.
Member Indian Geologists Association (life), Indian Geological Congress (life), Tectonic Studies Group of United Kingdom.
Married Raj Laxmi Nautiyal, March 11, 1969. Children: Ashish, Aditi.