Palle Rama Rao, Indian material scientist and metallurgist (Kurnool, Madras State 30 June 1937 –
Authored about 160 papers
Gave important contributions on x-ray diffraction broadening in deformed metals and stacking faults
Identified and characterized crystal defects
Developed ultra-high strength steel for rocket motor castings
Developed new methods of analysis of x-rays line broadening
MEMBERSHIP
Elected International Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering, UK
Life Member, American Society of Materials (2004)