Nanjundappa Rudraiah (1932–2019)

Professor N. Rudraiah (NR), former Vice-Chancellor of Gulbarga University, Kalaburgi, INSA senior scientist and honorary Professor (for life), Department of Mathematics, Bangalore University, Bengaluru passed away on 19 September 2019 in Mysore leaving behind a large circle of admirers and lovable students. He lost his wife (Manonmani) in 2011 and is now survived by his son and two grandchildren. He was an exemplar and highly committed to his teaching and research profession throughout his life and an institution builder. His demise has brought an end to the era of a dedicated applied mathematician of international repute.