Har Swarup, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Har Swarup

Indian academic

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1922

Place of Birth: Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, India

Date of Death: 25-Apr-1981

Profession: biologist

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Har Swarup, FNA (9 December 1922 – 25 April 1981) was vice-chancellor, academician, and scientist in the field of developmental biology and genetic engineering as well as an academician and teacher of molecular biology and biochemistry.
He is known for his research at Oxford University on polyploidy, cloning, nuclear transfer and later for his many other researches such as the discovery of "ringed polysome figures" and on theories on gene expression changes with evolution and environment.
In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Sir Dorabji Tata Medal, nominated as a fellow of Indian National Science Academy, Honorary Chief Wild Life Warden of the State of Madhya Pradesh and was the vice-chancellor of Jiwaji University, Gwalior until his death.