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G. V. Loganathan
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Prof. G. V. Loganathan
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Gobichettipalayam Vasudevan Loganathan
April 8, 1954 |
| Died | April 16, 2007 (aged 53) |
| Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India United States |
| Alma mater | B.E., PSG College of Technology (Madras University), 1976 M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, 1978 Ph.D., Purdue University, 1982 |
| Known for | Hydrology, water resources systems, hydraulic networks |
| Awards | Wesley W. Horner Award (1996) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Civil and environmental engineering |
| Institutions | Virginia Tech |
Gobichettipalayam Vasudevan "G. V." Loganathan (born April 8, 1954 – died April 16, 2007) was a professor from India who became an American citizen. He taught Civil and Environmental engineering at Virginia Tech in the United States.
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A Life of Learning and Teaching
G. V. Loganathan grew up in Karatadipalayam, a town in Tamil Nadu, India. He loved learning and went to college to study engineering. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Engineering, in 1976 from PSG College of Technology. He then continued his studies, getting a Master's degree from Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. Later, he earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University in the United States. His Ph.D. project was about planning how to use land and water in cities.
Teaching at Virginia Tech
In 1981, Professor Loganathan began teaching at Virginia Tech. He taught courses in civil and environmental engineering. He worked there until his death in 2007. His main work was in hydrology, which is the study of water, and hydraulic networks, which are like systems of pipes that carry water.
Helping with Water Systems
Professor Loganathan wrote many papers and books. His work was very helpful for designing and managing city water systems. For example, he co-authored a book called Prioritizing Main Replacement and Rehabilitation. This book helped organizations decide when to replace old water pipes.
Awards and Recognition
Professor Loganathan received several awards from Virginia Tech. These included the Outstanding Faculty Award and the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching. He was also a member of the university's faculty senate. He helped make sure students followed the honor code.
He was an active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. He also helped edit the Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. He worked with the National Weather Service office on campus.
His Passing
On April 16, 2007, Professor Loganathan was teaching a class at Virginia Tech. Sadly, he was one of 32 people who lost their lives that day in a tragic event. Many of his students were also affected.
Honors and Achievements
Professor Loganathan received several important honors for his work:
- In 1996, he won the Wesley W. Horner Award. This was for his paper on how to size basins that collect stormwater to remove pollution.
- In 1996, he also received the American Water Resources Association Best Graduate Paper Award. This was for a paper he wrote with one of his students about an early warning system for droughts.
- In 2006, he received the W.E. Wine Award from the Virginia Tech Academy of Teaching Excellence.
Selected Publications
Professor Loganathan published many articles in scientific journals and contributed to books. These publications helped other engineers and scientists learn about water systems.
