Predhiman Krishan Kaw
Predhiman Krishan Kaw | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 January 1948 |
| Died | 18 June 2017 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Indian Institute of Technology Princeton University Physical Research Laboratory |
| Known for | Plasma Physics Theory |
| Awards | Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award Padma Shri TWAS Prize |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Plasma Physics, Laser Physics |
| Institutions | Institute for Plasma Research |
| Doctoral advisor | Prof. M. S. Sodha |
Predhiman Krishan Kaw (15 January 1948 – 18 June 2017) was an Indian plasma physicist. He was the founding director of the Institute for Plasma Research and served as the institute's as the director from 1986 to 2012.