Biography of Sambhu Nath De

Sambhu Nath De graduated BSc from the University of Glasgow in 1936.

De was born in Calcutta (Kolkata), son of Jogendra Nath, a landlord, and graduated BSc from the University of Calcutta before enrolling at the University in 1930, aged 23. De attended the University between the years of 1930-35, taking classes in Mathematics, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Heat Engines, Engineering Design and Production, as well as Industrial Physchology. In session 1930-31, De was awarded a first class certificate in the ordinary class of Applied Physics under Professor Andrew Gray, and a certificate of merit for Chemistry for Engineering.

Upon his graduation in 1936, De continued to reside in Glasgow working as a mechanical engineer. During the 1960s, De returned to India, where he worked at the Ministry of Works in Bombay (modern day Mumbai).

Sources

Archival Materials

• DC183/11/74 General Council Register 1949
• DC183/11/90 General Council Register 1965
• Overseas Database 1880-1965
• R8/5/51/3 Matriculation Slips 1930-31
• SEN10/73 University Calendar 1931-32

Summary

Sambhu Nath De
Born 1907.
Died 1966.
GU Degree: BSc, 1936; Science and Engineering,
University Link: Alumnus, Graduate
Occupation categories: engineers, mechanical
English snippet: Engineering graduate of the University of Glasgow, 1936
Record last updated: 8th May 2015

Country Associations

India, Calcutta
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Graduate