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A. S. Rao

1914 – 2003

Indian scientist and company founder

Electrical engineer
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About A. S. Rao

Lived 1914 – 2003 (aged 89). A. S. Rao was an Indian electrical engineer.

Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao (popularly known as A. S. Rao) (1914–2003) was an Indian scientist and founder of Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

He completed his M.Sc. in physics from Banaras Hindu University and then Masters in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.

Awards and honors Rao represented India at numerous international conferences on scientific development including UN conferences on peaceful uses of atomic energy. He also served on the editorial and advisory boards of many scientific journals including many international journals of repute. Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar Award for Engineering Sciences in 1965, Doctor of Science degree, honoris causa, from Andhra University in 1969, Padma Bhushan in 1972, A biography titled The Man with a Vision was written on Rao by his friend D. Mohana Rao.

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Important facts

Born
20 September 1914, Mogallu
Birth century
20th century
Died
31 October 2003, Hyderabad
Occupation
Electrical engineer
Nationality
India, British Raj, Dominion of India
Education
Banaras Hindu University, Stanford University, Physics
Employers
Banaras Hindu University
Awards
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology; Padma Shri in science & engineering; Padma Bhushan in science & engineering; Padma Bhushan
Also known as
Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. S. Rao?

Indian scientist and company founder (1914–2003)

When was A. S. Rao born?

A. S. Rao was born on 20 September 1914 in Mogallu.

When did A. S. Rao die?

A. S. Rao died on 31 October 2003 in Hyderabad.

What was A. S. Rao's occupation?

A. S. Rao was an electrical engineer.

What nationality was A. S. Rao?

A. S. Rao was Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. S. Rao

· Wikidata: Q4648374

· DBpedia: A. S. Rao

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