Dr. Bala Ram Joshi | |
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बलराम जोशी | |
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| Born | 1930 (1930) Dillibazar,Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Died | 1993 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality |  Nepalese |
| Education | Ph.D. |
| Alma mater | Glasgow University |
| Occupation | Physicist |
| Notable work | Adhikbibhav Sthirbidhoot Utpadhak |
| Spouse | Angur Baba Joshi |
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| Awards | Madan Puraskar, 1956 |
Dr.Bala Ram Joshi (1930–1993) was a Nepalese scientist and professor of physics who made significant contributions to the fields of science and technology of Nepal.[1] His Ph.D. thesis atThe University of Glasgow,Studies of orbital electron capture by scintillation counter methods,[2] thesis earned him the Thomson Prize at the University of Glasgow.
Joshi was born to Himalaya Raj Joshi and Chandra Kumari Joshi in 1987 BS in Dillibazaar,Kathmandu. His father died when he was just eight months old and his mother was just 15 years old. After the death of his father, Joshi was raised at his maternal grandparents' house in Dhoka Tole, Kathmandu where he completed his primary education. Later he was admitted toDurbar High School,Ranipokhari, Kathmandu. He secured high ranks in his class and received many accolades.[citation needed]
Joshi marriedAngur Baba Joshi in 2000 B.S. Angur is also a well-known educator and social worker in Nepal. Their marriage was performed based on the then Nepali custom and tradition. At the time of marriage, Joshi was 12 years old and his wife then was 11 years old. The couple studied together and both of them passed the SLC (school leaving certificate) exam in 1948. After completion of their primary school level education, Joshi did his Intermediate in Science (I.Sc.) in 1950 and later on completed his Bachelor in Science in 1952. Similarly, he completed M. Sc inPhysics fromBanaras Hindu University, Banaras, India in 1954.[citation needed]
After completion of his M.Sc. in 1954, Joshi returned to Nepal and began teaching atTri-Chandra College, Kathmandu. After three years, Joshi was nominated for a Ph.D.fellowship under the Colombo Plan and subsequently traveled to the United Kingdom with his wife in 1957. During their educational settlement in the United Kingdom, Joshi studied at Glasgow University while his wife continued her education atOxford University. His Ph.D. studies culminated in his research presentation titled "Studies of Orbital Electron by Scintillation Counter Method." His presentation earned him the Thomson Award. He had also published several research articles inProceedings of the Physical Society in London. In addition to these publications, he had published one research article in a scientific journal of Sweden. He was awardedMadan Puraskar in 1956 (2013 B.S.) for his book namedAdhikbibhav Sthirbidhoot Utpadhak (Ultra High Voltage Static Electric Generator).[3]
Dr. Bala Ram Joshi's award (Dr Balaram Joshi Gyan Bigyan Puraskar) was initiated in his memory by his wife in 1996. The award honors outstanding contributions in the field of Science and Knowledge in Nepal.[4][1]
