1990 - Annual Report

Abstract

The Institute, as has been observed in the previous annual reports is in the process of making a transition from its moderate size in the sixties and seventies to an Institute of National Importance with increased scope and size to be achieved in the nineties. It is gratifying to note the commitment of Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, and the continued interest of the Tamil Nadu Government.

The year, under review, saw to it that the necessary support facilities - a new Library building, Hostel and Guest House buildings - were built thanks to the generous grants made available by the Department of Atomic Energy. We hope to augment our library so that it could serve as an all-inclusive comprehensive reference library in various subdisciplines of Mathematical Sciences. With increased guest house facilities, we should be able to welcome a number of scholars to visit the Institute and interact with us in various research activities. The Institute is proud to have in its faculty a number of highly competent active research workers, the activities of whom are detailed in the report. It is but natural that they are regarded as front runners in the national stream and are invited to participate and give lectures in both national and international gatherings. During the year under review Prof. K.R. Unni officiated as the Director-in-charge and coordinated with the Registrar, Dr. V. Varaprasada Rao, the various building activities and the general administration of the Institute. Thanks to Prof. N.D. Hari Dass, Dr. R Jagannathan, Dr. Krishna Maddaly and Mr. T.V. Vasudevan, for their valuable help in the preparation of this report.