Mahendra Singh Sodha
Mahendra Singh Sodha | |
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| Born | 8 February 1932 |
| Died | 12 October 2024 (aged 92) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Plasma Physics Theory |
| Awards | Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award Padma Shri Hari Om Prerit S. S. Bhatnagar Award Pioneer in Renewable Energy Award Dr. K. S. Rao Memorial National Award |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plasma Physics, Laser Physics |
Mahendra Singh Sodha (8 February 1932 – 12 October 2024), popularly known as M. S. Sodha, was an Indian physicist specialising in plasma, optics and energy and the Vice-chancellor of Lucknow University, Devi Ahilya University and Barkatullah University. A 1974 winner of the highest Indian science award, the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, Sodha was honoured by the Government of India again in 2003 with Padma Shri, the fourth highest Indian civilian award.