Obituary

Professor Bibhuti Deo (Physics) Passed away

The following note came from Dr. Sodananda Torasia, ex Principal Secretary of Science, State of Odisha.

“My dear Surendra,
I am deeply aggrieved to inform you that Bibhuti Deo, Professor of Physics passed away last night (May 28 2016) at about 9.00 P.M.
Sodananda”

Many of us all over the world had been very closely associated with him either as students or colleagues. His was the one of the household names as a lead scientist in Odisha (1960/70), well remembered by  all aspiring future scientists/engineers. We do not have any additional information on this sad news.

Our heartfelt condolences for the family.

Dr. Sarbeswar Acharya Passed away

Dr. Sarbeswar Acharya, passed away today, November 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM peacefully. He is survived by his wife Tara, three sons Prabhat (Babuni), Arun (Bagu), and Arnaba (Ana), and two grand children.

He retired from the Department of Energy as a Senior Executive. He received  Master’s degree in Physics from Delhi university and served as a lecturer in Physics in Ravenshaw College before coming to USA.  He received his Ph. D. in Physics degree from Univercity of Maryland, College Park.

We express our deep condolences  for the family.

Funeral arrangements are being worked out (it is scheduled for Wednesday). Details of funeral arrangement will be posted when available.