Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 13: St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), pays tribute to Prof I V Rao, who had served in the department of physics for 25 fruitful years, from 1976 to 2001, passed away on June 9. In honour of him a condolence meeting was organized at LF Rasquinha Hall of the University.

Dr Ishwara Bhat, professor of physics and director of Xavier Block, spoke and recalled the service days of Prof IV Rao, who wrote several books and made contributions to the department and the student community. He said that his selfless spirit of service was loved by students and his colleagues.

Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, vice-chancellor, Aloysius University, spoke and remembered Prof IV Rao as his teacher and paid tribute.

Dr Rose Veera D'Souza, president of the staff association of St Aloysius University, spoke and remembered Prof I V Rao for his simplicity and companionship and urged the staff members to follow his ideals.

The faculty members of the physics department and all the teaching staff of the university participated in the condolence meeting and paid tribute to Prof I V Rao.