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Obituary

Dr Vandana Uberoi Dr Manoj Kumar Garg

(10 February, 1964 – 2 August, 2020) (12 June, 1964 – 9 May, 2021)

There is hardly anybody who has not been affected by the Covid pandemic. Acharya Narendra
Last year, ANDC experienced an unpredictable brutality of life. We lost Dr Vandana Uberoi,
Dev College is no exception. The Pandemic has snatched from us, one of our most loved and
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry on 2 August, 2020. Dr Vandana joined ANDC
as an Assistant Professor in 2005 in the Department of Chemistry. She battled cancer for more admired teachers, Dr Manoj Kumar Garg, Assistant Professor in the Department of English.
than two years. Dr Vandana Uberoi was an inorganic expert, with an interest in Environmental Dr Garg joined the college in 2008. He will always be remembered for his indomitable spirit.
He never let his disability come in the way of his aspirations and always fought the harshest of
and Analytical Chemistry. She was an intense and energetic researcher with a long list of paper
circumstances to rise like a phoenix. Dr Garg was a committed teacher who always had the best
presentations to her credit. She had completed many research projects funded by U.G.C. as the
interest of his students in mind and worked tirelessly to develop their speaking skills through
Principal Investigator where she and her teammates were actively involved in work on environ-
mental issues pertaining to metal ions pollutants in water samples. Besides her academic pursuits, TARK, the debating society of the college he was instrumental in initiating and nurturing. His
she had a flair for extra-curricular activities and was actively involved in organizing cultural events. students valued his advice, not only on matters related to academics but also their personal
problems. A warm hearted person, he loved to share his varied experiences of life with his col-
Social outreach programmes like N.S.S and blood donation camps were very close to her heart
leagues and students. You will be sorely missed, Manoj Sir…
and she motivated students to be involved in such noble causes. She served as an active member
in different committees during her 15 years at ANDC. She was an amazing human being and an
inspirational mentor who always gave her best.
It is a great loss to the entire college as we have lost a brilliant teacher, an outstanding scientist,
a mentor and guide. She will always remain alive in our hearts. Rest in peace, Vandana Ma’am…

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