Krishnamurthy Kesavan

Krishnamurthy Kesavan is a Part-Time Lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, specializing in teaching Sanskrit and Tamil languages. He has been affiliated with the university since 2001, offering foundational courses (Sanskrit 1 & 2) and advanced electives under the Less Commonly Taught Languages (LCTL) program. Beyond academia, he conducts free weekend sessions on advanced Sanskrit topics, including Hindu religious texts like the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, and classical literature.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Nuclear Science & Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 1978
• M.S., Nuclear Science & Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1967
• B.Sc. (Engg), Banaras Hindu University, 1963

His teaching emphasizes both linguistic mastery and cultural exploration, bridging ancient texts with modern pedagogical practices. Despite no listed publications, his contributions to language preservation and religious scholarship through community outreach are notable.