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Dalit Scientist/Technician

  Ajit Ram Verma Ajit Ram Verma (also referred to as A.R. Verma or Dr. Ajit Ram Verma) was a distinguished Indian physicist renowned for his pioneering contributions to crystallography , solid state physics , crystal growth, optical interferometry, and studies on defects in crystalline solids. Early Life and Education Born : September 20 or 21, 1921 (sources vary slightly; commonly cited as September 20 or 21) in Dalmau, near Raebareli (or Pratapgarh division), Uttar Pradesh, India. His father, Hans Raj Verma, was a railway official, and his mother was Devi Rani. He came from a modest but educated family background. He completed his  BSc  and  MSc  in Physics from  Allahabad University . He pursued advanced studies abroad, earning his  PhD  from the  University of London . He also held a  DSc  degree (higher doctorate) from the same or related institutions. Career Began his teaching career as a  Lecturer in Physics  at t...