An asteroid is named after Indian professor Jayant Murthy. Who is he?

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after Indian Professor Jayant Murthy. It was previously called 2005 EX29 and now has been renamed as (215884) Jayantmurthy.

An asteroid is named after Indian professor Jayant Murthy. Who is he?
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after Indian Professor Jayant Murthy. It was previously called 2005 EX29 and now has been renamed as (215884) Jayantmurthy.