Deepak pandya: (6 December 1932 – 4 October

Deepak Pandya (6 December 1932 – 4 October 2020 [1]) was a neuroanatomist who is best known for his contributions to the understanding of cortical and subcortical brain connectivity in the macaque using tract-tracing methods. He was the father of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams. Early life and career Deepak was born in Jhulasan, Mehsana District, Gujarat in India. He was orphaned and completed his I.S. in 1953 from Gujarat University in India. After obtaining his M.D. degree from Gujarat ... Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams finally returned to Earth after her prolonged nine-month stay at the International Space Station. Her roots can be traced to the village of Jhulasan in Gujarat’s Mehsana, which is now celebrating her safe comeback with special prayers, yagnas and firecrackers. Williams’ father, Deepak Pandya, is of Indian origin, explaining her love for Indian food. She also carried a Ganesh idol with her during her mission Deepak Pandya (6 December 1932 – 4 October 2020 [1]) was an Indian-American neuroanatomist who is best known for his contributions to the understanding of cortical and subcortical brain connectivity in the macaque using tract-tracing methods. He was the father of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams. The village, the ancestral home of Williams' father, Deepak Pandya, is abuzz with excitement as she prepares to return to Earth after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).