1972, PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Florida. Formerly, Visiting Professor and Scientist: Princeton University; University of Colorado; NIST; RWTH, Aachen; Aspen Tech. Fellow: IIChE; INAE. One of architects of strategic plan for IITM; Principal Coordinator, National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. Member: National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council; Scientific Advisory Committee to Cabinet. Expertise: molecular thermodynamics, mathematical modelling. Interests: quality and reach of engineering education in India.