T. Thrivikraman
| T. Thrivikraman | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 May 1943 Arangottukara, Thrissur district, Kerala State |
| Citizenship |
Indian 
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| Alma mater | Kerala University, Madurai University |
| Known for | Contributions to topology, fuzzy mathematics, history of mathematics |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| Doctoral advisor | T. Soundararajan |
T. Thrivikraman (Thekkedath Thrivikraman) (born May 6, 1943) is an Indian mathematician who has made important contributions to topology, fuzzy mathematics, history of mathematics and to several other areas of mathematics. He actively promoted the culture of mathematical research in Kerala, himself guiding as many as 29 students in their doctoral research. He was also actively involved in the activities of the science popularization movement known as Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad.
Dr. Thrivikraman was born in Arangottukara, a small village in Thrissur district in Kerala State. After completing his Bachelor's studies in mathematics in Thrissur, he took his master's degree in mathematics from Kerala University in 1964. He started his mathematical career as a lecturer in Mathematics in Mar Athanasius College, Kothamangalam, India, immediately after securing his master's degree. He availed leave from Mar Athanasius College and proceeded to Madurai University to pursue research in mathematics. Initially he secured the Master of Philosophy degree in mathematics in 1969. He was awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1976 for his dissertation on "Studies in Compactifications and other Extensions" written under the supervision of Prof. T. Soundararajan. In 1977 he moved over to the Department of Mathematics in Cochin University of Science and Technology where he held several positions until his retirement in 2003. After retirement from Cochin University of Science and Technology, he joined St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda to help develop a research centre in mathematics. Since 2009, he has been remaining active in mathematics by serving as a Visiting Professor in Kannur University.
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