Raja V. Ramani

Raja V. Ramani is an Indian-American scientist and Professor of Mining Engineering. He is best known for improvements in the health and safety of miners through a better understanding of the nature and control of airborne particulates.

Biography

Ramani received his B.Sc. from Ranchi University. In 1968 he completed his M.S., and in 1970 he earned his Ph.D. from Penn State University. He has been a member of the faculty of Penn State University since 1970. In 1998, he was appointed to the George H., Jr. and Anne B. Deike Chair in Mining Engineering.[1]

In 2005, Ramani was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.[2]

In 2014, Ramani was selected as the Fulbright-Nehru Distinguished Chair to the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Biographies of U.S. Fellows". United States-India Educational Foundation. 2014-01-01. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ↑ "Biographies of National Academy of Engineering Members". United States National Academy of Engineering. 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  3. ↑ "Emeritus Professor awarded Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award in India". Penn State University. 2014-10-07. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
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