Born Indian on 09 April 1952
B. Tech., M.E., Ph. D. in Chemical Engineering.
32 years experience in teaching, research and consultancy in sustainable technologies.
Expertise and current areas of research: cement and concrete, fuel cell technology and environmental engineering
Over 39 publications
Work experience:
(a) National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), New Delhi, India (1975-91): Programme Leader and Unit Head
(b) Walchandnagar Industries Ltd., Walchandnagar, India (1991-94): Assistant General Manager, Cement and Materials Handling Division
(c) Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune, India (1994-2005): Director Postgraduate Studies and Research and Head: Chemical Engineering
(d) AISSMS College of Engineering, University of Pune, Pune, India (2005-till date): Principal