MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield University community is mourning the passing of Shaker Ramasamy, chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, who died suddenly on Wednesday, December 2.
Ramasamy came to Mansfield as an assistant professor in 1984. He was promoted to associate professor in 1990 and full professor in 1994.
“Dr. Ramasamy was a consummate professional and epitomized what education is all about,” MU President Fran Hendricks said. “Shaker’s expertise and the connection he formed with his students and colleagues was unsurpassed. This is a tremendous loss for our University. We extend our deepest sympathies to his wife, Mani, and their son and daughter.”
Mani Ramasamy is a member of the staff in MU’s Academic and Human Development Department.
Ramasamy held degrees from University of Madras and Oklahoma State University, where he earned his PhD in 1984.
Counseling services are being made available to all students, faculty and staff through the University’s Counseling Center. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (570)662-4695 or stopping by the Counseling Center, South Hall, Room 144.