Famous Professors

A Professor is an academician, who takes up the profession of imparting knowledge to the students. A professor is a teacher of the highest rank. Professor not only teaches, but also carries out research work simultaneously and acts as a guide to budding scholars. Professors are typically PhD holders in their area of specialization. Some professors hold simply a master's degree or a professional degree such as an MD as their highest degree. Here are some famous professors who have contributed their bit in the world of academics & research :

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Professor in some universities and colleges goes on to head a department & he leads the department with a bunch of assistant professors and lecturers. Professor is a qualified individual with intensive knowledge in his area of specialization, besides which he manages his department’s research and publications, conduct lectures and seminars in their specialties. Mentoring graduate students in their academic training is also a major role of a professor. He basically guides & shapes the career of students. Other roles of professorial tasks depend on the institution, its legacy, protocols, place, and time.

Professor is a respectable position not only in the campus but within the society. He sets examples & become inspirations to his students, who idolizes him and seeks guidance in chasing their dreams.