
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
VARANASI- 221005
Established by Parliament by notification No.225 of 1916
Dr. Shamsuddin
Professor & Head Dated: 13.1.2010
CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
We, the members of BHUMET family are deeply shocked to learn about the sad demise
of Prof. Patcha Ramachandra Rao on January 10, 2010 in Madurai.
Professor Ramachandra Rao was not only a distinguished alumnus of our Department but
also served the Department as an exemplary teacher. His pioneering research in the area
of rapid solidification in the country became a golden nucleus for the creation of a school
of researchers in the general area of non-equilibrium processing. His alma-mater proudly
counts him amongst select few who held many prestigious positions, such as Coordinator,
School of Materials Science and Technology, Director, National Metallurgical
Laboratory, Jamshedpur and Vice-Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University. During his stay
at BHU, Professor Rao inspired many youngsters with his child-like scientific curiosity to
carry out outstanding research. With the passing away of Professor Rao, the nation has
lost a brilliant materials scientist and an eminent teacher.
He is survived by his wife Smt. Sudha Rao, daughter Smt. Suparna and son Ch. Animesh.
In this hour of grief we express our heart-felt condolences to the bereaved family and pray
the Almighty that his soul may rest in peace.
(Shamsuddin)
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT