Quick Info
| Profession | Professor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about V. Kamakoti
26/01/2026
V. Kamakoti was conferred the Padma Shri in 2026 for his contributions to science and engineering. Reports said the honour recognized his work in computer architecture and related technology research, and that the award was formally announced on Republic Day.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Professor Veezhinathan Kamakoti |
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| Known for | Being appointed as a member of the Prime Minister's newly constituted High-Power Task Force on reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (1989) from Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering (SVCE) | |
| Master of Science (By Research) in Computer Science and Engineering (1992) from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Engineering (1995) from Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife/Spouse | Renuka Kamakoti | ||||
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| Children | Bharati Kamakoti (Carnatic classical vocal musician and concert artist) | ||||
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Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamakoti-veezhinathan-9a8528b/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. V. Kamakoti was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu in a family of people excel in academics. | |
| 2. His father was a renowned Sanskrit Professor at the University of Madras. | |
| 3. He spent much of his early childhood with his grandparents in rural Tamil Nadu. | |
| 4. Kamakoti was a shy and introverted child and was not considered a top performing student. | |
| 5. He initially played cricket but stopped after getting hit in the face by a ball. | |
| 6. He later developed a deep interest in Carnatic music with encouragement from legendary singer M.S. Subbulakshmi. | |
| 7. His grandfather predicted he would excel in academics, which inspired him to take his studies seriously. |