Anil K. Rajvanshi
 | This biographical article is written encyclopedic . (October 2022) |
Anil Rajvanshi | |
|---|---|
Indian Institute of Technology | |
| Known for | Directing NARI research in rural development |
| Spouse | Nandini Nimbkar |
| Awards | Jamnalal Bajaj Award (2001), Solar Hall of Fame (1998), Distinguished Alumnus Award University of Florida (2014), Distinguished Alumnus Award IIT Kanpur (2022), Padma Shri (2022) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Engineering |
| Institutions | Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) University of Florida |
| Doctoral advisor | Erich Farber |
Anil K. Rajvanshi is an
academic from India, and is the current director of the Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute
(NARI).
Rajvanshi was born and raised in
Lucknow, India. He has been the director of NARI at Maharashtra, India since 1981.[1] Prior to taking this position he served on the faculty at the University of Florida
. Rajvanshi has more than 40 years of experience in renewable energy research, rural and sustainable development. He has more than 250 publications and 7 patents to his credit.
Rajvanshi has been inducted into the Solar Hall of Fame (1998). He has received the
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.[7][8] In 2022 he was given one of the highest civilian award of India Padma Shri.[9]
Education
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- Indian School Certificate St. Francis' College, Lucknow in 1966
- Bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in 1972. [10]
- Master's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur in 1974.
- Doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Florida, USA in 1979.
Books and writings
- 1970s America - an Indian Student's Journey[11][12]
- Nature of Human Thought[13]
- Romance of Innovation - A human interest story of doing R&D in rural setting[14][15]
- A Life of an ordinary Indian - An exercise in self-importance[16]
- Exploring the Mind of God [17][18]
Rajvanshi is a regular blogger for
See also
References
- ^ "Citation for Padma Award" (PDF).
- Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation.
- ^ "Globe Award to Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute". Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Gator Engineering honors Distinguished Alumnus awardees". Powering the New Engineer. 30 April 2014.
- ^ "UF Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Award Recipients" (PDF). fora.aa.ufl.edu.
- ^ "Anil Rajvanshi receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from University of Florida". 5 May 2014.
- ^ "DORA | IIT Kanpur" (PDF). www.iitk.ac.in.
- ^ "Dr Anil K Rajvanshi". www.iitk.ac.in.
- ^ "MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS PRESS NOTE - Padma Awards" (PDF). 25 January 2022.
- ^ Distinguished Alumnus Award
- ISBN 9788190578110– via Google Books.
- ^ "Book review in Current Science" (PDF).
- ISBN 9788190578127– via Google Books.
- ISBN 9788190578134– via Google Books.
- ^ Book review in Current Science
- ISBN 9788190578158– via Google Books.
- ^ "Exploring the Mind of God - How Technology Guided by Spirituality can lead to Happiness" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Swamy, M. R. Narayan. "Spirituality can lead to genuine happiness". South Asia Monitor.
- ^ "Anil Rajvanshi Master". www.speakingtree.in.
- ^ "Anil K Rajvanshi". HuffPost.
- ^ "Anil K. Rajvanshi". South Asia Monitor.
- ^ Rajvanshi, Anil K. "Anil K Rajvanshi – Podcast". Podomatic.
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