Physics Professor Shashi Kanbur Earns SUNY Distinguished Professor Rank
Shashi Kanbur
A record of astronomical research accomplishments and providing stellar opportunities for students have earned SUNY Oswego’s Shashi Kanbur the rank of Distinguished Professor from SUNY.
For decades, Kanbur has studied the age and size of the universe through measuring pulsating stars — an endeavor that has created connections with scholars across the globe and propelled many Oswego student researchers to success.
“Dr. Kanbur represents some of the finest characteristics necessary for this professorship,” Scott Furlong, SUNY Oswego’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, wrote in a recommendation for the award. “His dedication and commitment to his students and to their success is a model for all to follow.”
Furlong noted that, at the time of nomination, Kanbur had published 78 peer-reviewed articles (51 as an Oswego professor), with 13 of them featuring Oswego student co-authors numbering 19 student researchers.
Kanbur earned a Ph.D. in astrophysics, as well as a bachelor’s in mathematics and astronomy, from the University of London. Between those degrees, Kanbur received a master’s in mathematical statistics from Stanford University and a diploma of mathematical statistics from the University of Cambridge.
Kanbur previously earned the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities.
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