Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)
Journal Space and Culture, India: Asia Pacific Region

Legends

I met Him I met my Destiny: A Tribute to my Teacher Professor R.Vaidyanadhan

Published 2025-06-23

  • Koppella Narayana Prudhvi Raju

Koppella Narayana Prudhvi Raju
Professor (Retired), Department of Geography, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005

Abstract

Professor Rajagopala Vaidyanadhan had been a teacher like no other teacher.  This tribute presents a panorama of his early and higher education, professional life and academic achievements.  The sentiments expressed in this tribute are not feelings of just this author alone but are feelings of almost all his students.  He joined the teaching profession not by chance but by choice. He did a commendable job as a teacher.  He updated himself with the latest in the field and imparted his knowledge to all his students.  As a researcher, he did a good number of seminal works.  He kept himself active in his post-retirement time and served the earth science community through his invaluable contributions.  At 94 years of age, he is healthy and hale because of his daily disciplined routines.

Keywords

My Destiny, R. Vaidyanadhan, Andhra University, Geology and Geography, Geological Society

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Author Biography

Koppella Narayana Prudhvi Raju

Dr KNP Raju retired as a Professor of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

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