Amulya Kumar N Reddy

Amulya Kumar N. Reddy (21 October 1930 – 7 May 2006) was a scientist and professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Born in Bangalore, India, he received his doctorate from Imperial College London and joined the IISc in 1967. He established a center for Application of Science and Technology in Rural Areas, and worked on rural technology. During his career, he authored over 250 academic papers and won the Volvo Environment Prize. Reddy died in 2006.

Early life Amulya Kumar N. Reddy was born on 21 October 1930, in Bangalore, India. His father, Narayana Reddy, was a supporter of Mahatma Gandhi and participated in the Indian independence movement. His uncle, Sir Cattamanchi Ramalinga Reddy, was an author and the first vice chancellor of Andhra University.

Education and career Reddy received his PhD in electrochemistry from Imperial College London under the supervision of John Bockris.

Reddy worked together with Thomas Johansson, José Goldemberg, and Robert H. Williams in 1987. They jointly published a study titled "Energy for a Sustainable World". The work later earned them the Volvo Environment Prize. During his career, Reddy authored over 250 academic papers. saying: "Scientists must be involved in new coalition of people against the militaristic turn in the affairs of the nation." Reddy died on 7 May 2006, due to chronic kidney failure.

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