Palle Rama Rao
Born on June 30, 1937, Rama Rao completed his MA in Physics from Madras University, MSc in Nuclear Physics from Andhra University and PhD in Metallurgy from Banaras Hindu University. He began his academic career at the Indian Institute of Science in 1960 and later joined IIT-BHU, where he became professor of Physical Metallurgy. He was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Engineering Sciences in 1979. Rama Rao served as UoH vice-chancellor from 1999 to 2002.
He subsequently pursued postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focused on structural imperfections in metals, the mechanical behaviour of alloys and fracture characteristics. During his tenure, the university was awarded the UGC’s ‘University with Potential for Excellence’ status and five-star NAAC accreditation, besides securing significant research funding from the Department of Science and Technology. He also promoted interdisciplinary research and university-industry collaborations. He later served as secretary of the Department of Science and Technology and the Department of Ocean Development, chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board and director of the Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad