ITHACA, New York
RAVINDRA NATH SUDAN June 8, 1931 - January 22, 2009 ITHACA - Dr. Ravindra Nath Sudan, a leader in the field of plasma physics and IBM Professor of Engineering Emeritus at Cornell University, died suddenly January 22, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The cause of death was congestive heart failure,...
Read MoreRavi was one of the pioneers of plasma physics. As a teacher, he was proud of his role in passing on his knowledge to many outstanding students of the next generation. As a gentleman, a true scholar, and mostly as a mentor, he will be greatly missed by us all. Our condolences go to his much loved family.
Alan Turnbull and Vincent Chan
February 05, 2009 | General Atomics, San Diego, CA
Dipu, I'm so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies and sincere condolences. My prayers are with you and your family.
Pat Cooke
February 02, 2009 | Ithaca, NY
Dipu: I was sorry to hear of Ravi's passing. I have fond memories of my many interactions with Ravi and with both of you. During his activities at Cornell I was continually impressed by his calm composure in the midst of disputes, by his good humor always, and by his thoughtful contributions to solving problems. Martha and I are grateful for the hospitality you extended to us on many occasions and remember the serenity you exhibited in the midst of his health trials.
Ravi was a...
Joseph Ballantyne
January 29, 2009 | Falkirk, Scotland, NY
Ravi was our dear friend for decades. Our meetings and time spent
together will stay with us as the most delightful memory, full of
wonderful stories, jokes, bursts of laughter. No need to say, how
much we all have benefited from Ravi's science, and how much it will
give to generations to come.
Our dear Dipu, we love you very much, and we will be always there for
you.
Dmitri and Rita Ryutov
Dmitri and Rita Ryutov
January 28, 2009 | Livermore, CA
Dear Dipu and family,
Our thoughts are with you.
Vernon and Martijna
January 28, 2009
I am saddened to hear of this. Not only was Ravi an outstanding researcher in plasma physics, he was also a dedicated teacher who instilled a strong sense of curiosity in his students. He will be missed.
John Sethian
January 28, 2009 | Washington, DC
We have lost one of greatest scientist in the World. He was the brilliant researcher and magnificent organizer of the international scientific commonwealth in plasma physics. His efforts had resulted in many young men joined this community and became good friends and successful scientists. Ravi will be greatly missed.
Sergei Pikuz and Tatiana Shelkovenko, P.N.Lebedev Physical Institute, Moscow, Russia
January 27, 2009
Ravi was an inspiration to generations of plasma physicists. As a colleague and a mentor he continually influenced us and will be greatly missed.
Surja Sharma
January 26, 2009 | Bethesda, MD
Ravi Sudan was a true pioneer in the fields of plasma physics and intense beams. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues around the world.
Ronald Davidson
January 26, 2009 | Princeton, NJ
