Dorairajan Balasubramanian
Indian biophysical chemist and ocular biochemist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dorairajan Balasubramanian, popularly known as Professor Balu, is an Indian biophysical chemist[1] and ocular biochemist.[2][3][4][5] He is a former President of Indian Academy of Sciences[6] and a director of research at the Prof. Brien Holden Eye Research Centre of L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad.[7][8][9] A recipient of the National Order of Merit (France), Balasubramanian was honored by the Government of India, in 2002, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri.[10]
Dorairajan Balasubramanian | |
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Born | (1939-08-28) 28 August 1939 (age 84) Tamil Nadu, India |
Alma mater | BITS, Pilani |
Occupation | Biophysical chemist |
Years active | since 1965 |
Known for | Ocular biochemistry |
Spouse | Shakti |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Padma Shri National Order of Merit (France) |
Website | Profile on Academy of Sciences Leopoldina |