Vallam Sundar, Indian engineering educator. Named Best Citizen of India, Indian Public House, New Delhi, 1998, Great Achiever of India, Front for National Progress, New Delhi, 1999; recipient Vigashree award India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, 1999, Millennium Achiever award International Institute Success Awareness, New Delhi, 2000, Hall of Fame award International Public House, New Delhi, 2000.
Background
Sundar, Vallam was born on March 30, 1953 in Thirupathi, India. Son of Venkataswami and Sarojini Vallam.
Education
Bachelor in Civil Engineering, College Engineering Guindy, Madras, India, 1975; Master in Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1982.
Associate lecturer Anna University, Madras, 1980-1981. Senior science officer group II Indian Institute of Technology, 1981-1984, senior science officer group I, 1984-1987, assistant professor, 1987-1991, associate professor, 1991-1995, professor, since 1995.