Dr. Dhadesugoor Vaman's Obituary
Dr. Dhadesugoor Vaman, 75, of Frederick, MD, passed away on February 5, 2024.
Dr. Vaman was an enthusiastic person who found joy in all things big and small. “Isn’t it interesting?!” he frequently said. His greatest passions included teaching and research. As a professor, his devotion to his students went above and beyond the classroom as he made sure his students - and anyone who wanted to learn - received the best possible education.
But nothing made him happier than his family in the US and in India. His smile lit up the room when he talked to those he loved, sharing his latest stories and thoughts. He always had time for a good cup of coffee too.
Dr. Vaman obtained his Ph.D. from The City College of New York, now part of CUNY, and went on to achieve great success in his career. He ran the Ph.D. program for electrical engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in the 1980s and 1990s. He later served as Texas Instruments Endowed Chair at Prairie View A&M University, which is part of the Texas A&M University system. Additionally, Dr. Vaman was recognized for his contributions with several patents.
Outside of his professional life, Dr. Vaman had a deep appreciation for South Indian classical music and took lessons for many years. He sang every chance he got, including on the phone. He also enjoyed watching sports and talking about the latest games and matches with his children.
Dr. Vaman is survived by his loving wife, Janaki, his daughter Smitha (whom he affectionally called “Papu”), his son Sreesha, his daughter-in-law Shama, as well as several nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.
A memorial service to celebrate Dr. Vaman's life will be held on February 7th from 12:00-2:00 PM at Resthaven Funeral Home, located at 9501 Catoctin Mountain Highway, Frederick MD 21701.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests contributions to be made to a charitable organization of your choice that is focused on education, Dr. Vaman’s passion.
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