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Shashikumar Chitre was born on 7 May, 1936 in India, is an Indian mathematician and astrophysicist (1936–2021). Discover Shashikumar Chitre's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 84 years old?
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Astrophysicist, Mathematician |
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84 years old |
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Taurus |
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7 May, 1936 |
| Birthday |
7 May |
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India |
| Date of death |
11 January, 2021 |
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India
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Shashikumar Chitre Height, Weight & Measurements
At 84 years old, Shashikumar Chitre height not available right now. We will update Shashikumar Chitre's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Shashikumar Chitre Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Shashikumar Chitre worth at the age of 84 years old? Shashikumar Chitre’s income source is mostly from being a successful mathematician. He is from India. We have estimated Shashikumar Chitre's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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mathematician |
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Shashikumar Madhusudan Chitre FNA, FASc, FNASc, FRAS (7 May 1936 – 11 January 2021) was an Indian mathematician and astrophysicist, known for his research in Astronomy and Astrophysics.
Shashikumar Chitre graduated in Mathematics from the Elphinstone College, Mumbai, in 1956, on completion of which he was awarded the Duke of Edinburgh Scholarship to study abroad.
He joined Peterhouse, University of Cambridge and did another bachelor's degree in 1959.
In 1960, he was selected as the Peterhouse Scholar, with which he completed his master's degree.
Subsequently, he got selected for Gulbenkian Research studentship, moved to Churchill College and obtained his PhD from the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics of Cambridge, in 1963.
Chitre started his career as a lecturer at the University of Leeds, in 1963, and worked there till 1966 when he obtained another fellowship to join the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena.
In 1967, he returned to India and joined the faculty of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, which served as the base of his research till his retirement in 2001.
He lived in Mumbai, attending to his duties as the Academic Chair Person and professor emeritus of the Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (CBS) and the INSA Honorary Scientist at the University of Mumbai.
He was also on the board of Trustees of JN Tata Trust and worked as an Honorary Executive Director of Homi Bhabha Fellowship Council.
Chitre died on 11 January 2021, aged 84.
Chitre's scientific research was focused on solar physics, astrophysics and gravitational lensing.
He performed extensive research on the Sun's magnetic activity cycle, the solar dynamo theory, and the role of neutrinos in the solar atmosphere.
Sashikumar Chitre has been honored by fellowships by many prominent scientific institutions.
Chitre also served as a visiting fellow or visiting professor at various prestigious institutions around the world.
He has also held the posts of:
The Government of India honored him, in 2012, with Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award, for his services to the sciences.
