Dayananda Bajracharya

Dayananda Bajracharya (Nepali: दयानन्द बज्राचार्य) was a Nepalese professor, biologist, and science writer. He got his master's degree from India and Ph.D. from Freiburg University, Germany. He was the vice chancellor of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology from 1998 to 2006.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Dayananda Bajracharya
दयानन्द बज्राचार्य
Born	22 September 1945 Kathmandu, Nepal
Died	11 November 2013 (aged 68) Kathmandu, Nepal
Nationality	Nepalese
Education	Botany (Ph.D.)
Alma mater	University of Freiburg (PhD) Gorakhpur University (MSc) Tri-Chandra College (BSc)
Spouse(s)	Kokila Bajracharya
Children	Sardu Bajracharya Sahaj Bajracharya
Scientific career
Fields	Plant science Science communication
Institutions	Tribhuvan University Nepal Academy of Science and Technology
Website	dayanandabajracharya.com

In honor of Dr. Bajracharya, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) has established Prof. Dr. Dayananda Bajracharya Research Award.[7]

Awards and honors

• 1967: Mahendra Vidyabhusan Gold Medal, Class II[8]
• 1976: Mahendra Vidyabhusan Gold Medal, Class I[8]
• 1999: Prasiddha Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu[8]

References

1. "Walking The Path Less Trodden: Dayananda Bajracharya - The Nepali Way". Ecs.com.np. 2010-07-15. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
2. Bajracharya, Dayananda. "Dayananda Bajracharya | Tribhuvan University - Academia.edu". Tribhuvan.academia.edu. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
3. http://www.thehimalayantimes.com/fullNews.php?headline=Scientist+Dayananda+Bajracharya+passes+away++&NewsID=396713
4. "Scientist Bajracharya passes away". Ekantipur.com. 2013-11-11. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
5. "Dayananda Bajracharya". Souryadaily.com. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
6. "Ratna Pustak Bhandar - The Oldest Book Store - Kathmandu, Nepal". Ratnabooks.com. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
7. "(English) Research Award established to commemorates late scientist Bajracharya". Montagna.TV (in Italian). 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
8. "Walking The Path Less Trodden: Dayananda Bajracharya". ECS NEPAL. Retrieved 2020-11-11.