Ranbir Chander Sobti
Ranbir Chander Sobti | |
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Born | Tarn Taran, East Punjab, India | 19 August 1948
Occupation(s) | Cell Biologist Educationist |
Ranbir Chander Sobti is an Indian educationist, cell biologist.[1] He is a former vice chancellor of the Panjab University, Chandigarh and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. He is known to have involved in advanced research in plant genetic studies and has written over 240 articles,[2] and 22 books[3] including Essentials of Biotechnology[4] and Emerging Trends in Biomedical Science and Health.[5] He is an elected Fellow of several major science academies such as Indian National Science Academy,[6] National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, National Academy of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences, India,[7] and Punjab Academy of Sciences.[8] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2009, for his contributions to Literature and Education.[9]
Biography
Ranbir Chander Sobti graduated in Science (BSc) with honours from Panjab University in 1969.[10] He continued his studies at the same institution to secure his master's degree (MSc) in 1970 and a doctoral degree (PhD) in 1974. While doing his doctoral research, he also passed a certificate course in German language in 1971.[10] His career started as a teaching assistant in 1974 at his alma mater where he worked for 28 years. He served the institution in various capacities such as Curator (1975–1976), Lecturer (1976–1985), Reader (1985–1994) and Professor in Cell Biology (1994–2006) when he was appointed as the vice chancellor of the university. In between, he took a hiatus and worked at the University of Miami, Florida as a resident associate professor during two periods, 1976–1980 and 1983–1985. During his stay at Miami, he successfully completed the course of Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in 1983.[10]
In 2006, Sobti assumed the responsibility as the vice chancellor of Panjab University and continued in the post till 2012.
Sobti is married to Vipin Khindagi; the marriage took place on 8 October 1975, while he was working as a curator at Panjab University.[11]
Legacy
The Centre of Biotechnology of the
Sobti's early researches were linked to cancer biology
Awards and honours
The National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) elected Sobdi as its Fellow in 1992 and the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)[23] and the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) followed suit by electing him as their Fellow in 2003 and 2011 respectively.[24] He has also been inducted into the elected Fellows list by the Indian National Science Academy (2012), Punjab Academy of Sciences,[25] Zoological Society, Institution of Chemical Engineers, International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences,[26] Union for International Cancer Control, and the Comprehensive Cancer Centre for State of Florida.[24]
Sobti received the INSA Young Scientist Medal of the
Selected bibliography
- R. C. Sobti (Author), G. Obe (Editor) (1991). Eukaryotic Chromosomes: Structural and Functional Aspects. Springer-Verlag. p. 295. )
- R.C. Sobti, G. Obe (Editors) (2002). Some Aspects of Chromosome Structure and Function. Springer. p. 238. )
- R.C. Sobti , Awtar Krishan (Editors) (2003). Advanced Flow Cytometry: Applications in Biological Research. Springer. p. 114. )
- R. C. Sobti (2008). Essentials of Modern Biology. ANE Books. ISBN 9788180521386.
- R.C. Sobti; Suparna S. Pachouri (2008). Essentials of Biotechnology. CRC Press. p. 750. ISBN 9781420082845.
- D.V. Rai; R.C. Sobti; Raj Bahadur (2009). Emerging Trends in Biomedical Science and Health. I K International Publishing House. p. 272. ISBN 9789380026220.
- R. C. Sobti (2011). Animal Physiology. Narosa Publishing House. p. 870. ISBN 9788173191930.
- R. C. Sobti (2012). Pathological Zoology. Alpha Science Intl. p. 600. ISBN 9781842654552.
See also
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
- Indian Science Congress Association
- Panjab University, Chandigarh
References
- ISBN 9788120350410.
- ^ a b Ranbir Sobti on ResearchGate.
- ^ "Amazon profile". Amazon. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ISBN 9781420082845.
- ISBN 9789380026220.
- ^ a b c d e "INSA Fellow". Indian National Science Academy. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "NASI Fellow". National Academy of Sciences, India. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f "Sobti on Zaheer Science Foundation". Zaheer Science Foundation. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "BBAU profile" (PDF). Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Dr Sobti takes over as VC". The Tribune. 22 July 2006. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Objectives". Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "List of Past General Presidents". Indian Science Congress Association. 2016. Archived from the original on 1 March 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Varsity faces NAAC downgrade threat". The Telegraph. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 20 September 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Zaheer Science Foundation". Zaheer Science Foundation. 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ "Jyotirgamaya CR". Ministry of \information and Broadcasting. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Punctuality award for NER Lucknow division". Indian Express. 14 April 2013. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Smoke, Tobacco and Polythene Free Green Campus". Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ a b "Plenary Speakers". Association of Commonwealth Universities. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Sobti on PubFacts". PubFacts. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry". Springer. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "From Stem Cells to Organ Building". Guest Talk on 'Stem Cell Culture and its Applications" by Prof RC Sobti - YouTube video. Shoolini University. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- ^ a b "NAMS Fellow" (PDF). National Academy of Medical Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ a b c d e "Sobti, Ranbir Chander on NAAS". National Academy Agriculture Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "Honorary Fellows". Punjab Academy of Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
- ^ "IACS Fellow". International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences. 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.
External links
- "Dr RC Sobti Former VC Panjab University and Designated VC DAV University Interview at CDLU ICB2012". YouTube video. Sirsa News. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "From Stem Cells to Organ Building". 'Stem Cell Culture and its Applications" - Guest Talk-Prof RC Sobti - YouTube video-Part 1. Shoolini University. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "From Stem Cells to Organ Building". 'Stem Cell Culture and its Applications" - Guest Talk-Prof RC Sobti - YouTube video-Part 2. Shoolini University. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "From Stem Cells to Organ Building". 'Stem Cell Culture and its Applications" - Guest Talk-Prof RC Sobti - YouTube video-Part 3. Shoolini University. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
- "Ranbir C Sobti on Labome". Labome. 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
Further reading
- "At 15, girl becomes youngest MSc from the univ where her father is sanitation worker". News Report. Indian Express. 21 June 2015. Retrieved 19 February 2016.