Recipients of Professor Jai Krishna Memorial Award
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RECIPIENTS OF PROFESSOR JAI KRISHNA MEMORIAL AWARD 2019 Prof. KT Jacob Prof KT Jacob was educated at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Imperial College, London. From 1970 to 1983, he held several academic positions at the University of Toronto, Canada, culminating as Associate Professor. Back in India, he was Chairman of both the Department of Metallurgy and the Materials Research Centre at the Indian Institute of Science. After retirement, he continued at IISc as Honorary Professor and INAE Distinguished Professor. He is currently NASI Senior Scientist – Platinum Jubilee Fellow. Prof Jacob’s research interests are in thermodynamics of materials, phase diagrams, high-temperature corrosion, extractive metallurgy, solid- state sensors and solid -oxide fuel cells. 2018 Dr. TK Alex Dr T.K. Alex, former Director, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Satellite Centre and former Member Space Commission contributed significantly to the growth of the Indian Space Programme. He joined ISRO in 1971 and was a member of Aryabhata satellite launch team. He developed various Sensors and optical payloads used in satellites. The most notable responsibilities held by him include Director, ISRO Satellite Centre; Project Director of experiments conducted during Indo-Soviet Manned Mission and Founder Director, ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems. Dr Alex was conferred with Padma Shri Award by President of India in 2007. 2017 Prof. K Chattopadhyay Prof Kamanio Chattopadhyay, INAE Distinguished Professor, Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, has combined a deep understanding of the basics and a spirit of exploration using cutting edge tools like of electron microscopy and he continues to make discoveries enriching the field of Materials Engineering. His pioneering work on the discovery of Decagonal Quasicrystal and ordering phenomena in eighties have catalysed the growth of the field of Quasicrystal and represents a major Indian contribution in the international arena. He has significantly contributed to our understanding of the materials behaviour at nano-meter size range much before the term nanomaterials became a house hold name. His work on milling induced synthesis of new materials that spans from magnetic and photovoltaic materials to coatings and waste disposals has opened up new technological possibilities. 2016 Dr. V. Adimurthy Dr. V. Adimurthy, who is presently ISRO Honorary Distinguished Professor, is the Chairman of the Mars Mission Study Team whose Report of July 2011 provided the integrated conceptual design for India’s successful Mars Orbiter Mission. Dr. Adimurthy received his Ph.D. degree in 1973 for his work on hypersonic low-density flows over reentry bodies from IIT, Kanpur, and joined the Indian Space Program immediately thereafter. During more than four decades of his professional career, Dr. Adimurthy made significant individual contributions to engineering sciences in the areas of aerodynamics, flight dynamics, trajectory optimization, space dynamics, space debris studies, lunar and interplanetary mission design, and multi-disciplinary design optimization. All the unique trajectory designs of ISRO launch missions are carried out using the Trajectory Optimization Software PYOPT developed by Dr Adimurthy. He has also spearheaded ISRO developments on Space Debris Mitigation Technologies, Hypersonic Aerodynamics and MDO Research; and published more than 150 papers in these broad areas. 2015 Dr. LK Singhal Dr. LK Singhal graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from BHU and obtained his Doctorate from the University of Oxford. His contributions encompass structure- property correlation, process modeling, design & engineering and product development. His fundamental research work was on correlation of micro-structure with yield strength of age hardened materials and for elucidation of mechanisms of formation of gamma prime, chromium carbide and sigma phases in stainless steels. 2014 Dr. Avinash Chander Dr. Avinash Chander, Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri joined DRDO in August 1972. Under his leadership, DRDO has carried out extensive Research and indigenous development of critical defence technologies, denied under MTCR. His pioneering research in the navigation and guidance systems with Innovative Energy Management Guidance Scheme has enabled utilization of Solid Propulsion, providing main thrust for Long Range Missile System. 2013 Prof. ML Munjal Prof. ML Munjal, born on April 4, 1945 obtained his B.Sc. Engg. (Hons.) Degree from Punjab University in 1966. He then obtained M.E. and PhD Degrees from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1968 and 1971 respectively. He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore as a Faculty member in 1968 and has served as Chairman of the Division of Mechanical Sciences. After his superannuation in 2010, he was INAE Distinguished Professor, during 2010-2013, at Indian Institute of Science and continues his work at the Institute as Honorary Professor. 2012 Prof. Amitabha Ghosh Prof. Amitabha Ghosh, born on Dec 3, 1941 obtained his B.E., M.E and Ph.D Degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Calcutta University in 1962, 1964 and 1969 respectively. He was formerly Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and formerly Director, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is presently INSA Senior Scientist at Bengal Engineering & Science University, Shibpur, Howarh. 2011 Dr. Dipankar Banerjee Dr Dipankar Banerjee born on February 15, 1952, obtained his B. Tech degree in Metallurgy from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1974 and PhD degree in Metallurgy from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1979. He is internationally recognised for his contribution towards the understanding of structure-property relationship in titanium alloys using advanced techniques of electron microscopy. His work on the intermetallics in titanium based system led to the discovery and development of a new generation of alloys, some of which have been internationally patented. He has about 100 research publications to his credit. As the Director of Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory (DMRL) (1996-2003), Dr. Banerjee provided leadership for many critical defence related materials programs including special naval steels for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers, investment casting processes for single crystal, directionally solidified and equiaxed Nickel base alloys and the development of titanium alloys products for aeroengines, as well as the development of rare earth magnets for ISRO's satellite systems. Each of these products has been fully certified for use and is currently in various stages of production and application. India's first aircraft carrier is being built from steel whose production technology and fabrication practice was developed under a programme under his leadership. 2010 Dr. Sanak Mishra Dr. Sanak Mishra, born on December 18, 1945, obtained his B.Sc. Honours degree in Physics from Ravenshaw College and Bachelor of Engineering degree in Metallurgy from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1968. He obtained the Master of Science and PhD degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1970 and 1973 respectively. Since January 2006, Dr. Mishra is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the India Greenfield Projects, ArcelorMittal. He has been entrusted with the task of setting up state-of-the-art steel plants, as a part of global strategy. He also led the establishment of the ArcelorMittal Design & Engineering Centre (AMDEC) in Kolkata. A visionary leader of Corporate India, Dr. Sanak Mishra is a Metallurgist of international repute, and a leading steel technologist. Prior to joining Mittal Steel, he was Member of the Board of Directors of the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), and concurrently served as the Managing Director (2002-05) of its Rourkela Steel Plant. Under his dynamic leadership, this loss-making company achieved a dramatic turnaround in both physical and financial terms, and in industrial relations. One of his highly commended achievements was the total reconstruction of the plant's largest blast furnace in a record time. His novel approach to sustainable change, driven by a holistic movement named "SAMSKAR", has been widely acknowledged in management literature. It demonstrated how the mindset of more than 25,000 people can be changed and then harmonized into purposeful action. The unique "Mass Contact Exercise" conducted by him, has no precedence in the history of corporate communication. 2009 Dr. VK Saraswat Dr. VK Saraswat, born on May 25, 1949 graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He obtained his Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Doctorate in Propulsion Engineering from Osmania University, Hyderabad. He has specialized in Missile Technologies, Rocket Propulsion and Technology Management. He is Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Director General, DRDO and Director General, ADA. Dr VK Saraswat has contributed immensely as technology and project leader to the development of Missile Systems for the last 36 years. During this period he had worked towards the development of Liquid Propulsion Technologies and has developed a 3 Ton Liquid Propulsion Engine for Prithvi Missile System. This Engine was