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    Chemical Engineer and Scientist

    R. A. MASHELKAR
    INTRODUCTORY PART

    • INTRODUCTION

    Dr. Raghunath A. Mashelkar was born in


    Marcel, Goa and brought up in Maharashtra. He studied
    chemical engineering at the University of Mumbai and
    later pursued a PhD from the University of Mumbai.
    He became the director general of CSIR in 1995.
    After his education, joined NCL, Pune in 1966 and
    contributed significantly in polymer science.
    He is known for his work in innovation, playing a
    key role in shaping India’s science and technological
    2
    policies.
    ACHIEVEMENTS

    • ACHIEVEMENTS

    1. Contribution in Polymer Science &


    Engineering…
    2. Director General of CSIR from 1995 to
    2006…
    3. Promoting innovation & Technological
    development in India…
    4. Awarded Padma Vibhushan in 2014…
    5. Elected as a fellow of the Royal Society &
    Foreign fellow of U.S. National Academy of
    Engineering…
    3
    1. Polymer Science & Engineering…
    POLYMERS

    1.1) Conducted research to improve polymer processing techniques, methods to


    enhance the efficiency and quality of the same processes.

    1.2) Studied the rheological behavior of polymers and their various properties
    of application performance.

    1.3) Explored polymer blends & composites aiming to create materials with
    higher durability and performance.

    1.4) Developed methods for characterizing polymers including techniques for


    4 analyzing molecular structure, mechanical properties etc.
    INDUSTRY RESEARCH
    COUNCIL OF SCI. &

    2. Director general of CSIR…

    2.1) Studied the rheological behavior of polymers and their various properties
    of application performance.

    2.2) Explored polymer blends & composites aiming to create materials with
    higher durability and performance.

    2.3) Developed methods for characterizing polymers including techniques for


    analyzing molecular structure, mechanical properties etc.

    5
    3. Promoting innovation & Tech. in India...
    POLYMERS

    3.1) Mashelkar facilitated transfer of research outcomes to industry boosting


    innovation.

    3.2) He established incubation centres and parks to nurture entrepreneurship


    among scientists.

    3.3) He fostered collaborations with research institutes and industries to


    leverage expertise and resources, accelerating technological development.

    6
    4. Awarded Received…
    AWARDS

    4.1) The advancement in understanding & applications of polymer in industry


    due to his deep research and global recognition, and leadership at CSIR are a
    few of his contributions that earned him Padma Vibhushan.

    4.2) He has also received awards like the ICTP Dirac medal, Global Energy
    Prize(by the Russian Federation’s energy association) etc. for his contribution to
    various fields besides chemistry.

    4.3) He also has received international awards like the Thomson Reuters
    Research award, which mashelkar received for his impactful contribution to
    7
    distinct areas of scientific research.
    5. Global recognition…
    AWARDS

    5.1) He researched for cost effective solutions that addressed societal needs,
    emphasized on frugal innovations in developing countries.

    5.2) His scientific research in nanotechnology, biotechnology, innovation


    management have earned him a worldwide recognition.

    5.3) Innovation management includes nurturing innovation ecosystems,


    shaping policies on intellectual property rights which resulted him in his global
    recognition.

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    Team Members

    1. Krishna Bandivadekar …….107035


    2. Ayush Raj …….107068
    3. Xyz …….107000
    4. Abc …….107000

    THANK YOU

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