Specialisation:

Metallurgy, Materials Science

Metals and their discovery in Ancient Civilizations

Failure Analysis

Major Professional Contributions:

Consultancy Areas:

Heat Treatment of Ferrous and Nonferrous Alloys

Alloy Design

Prevention of Corrosion

Corrosion Failure Studies

Failure Analysis

Sector Associated With:

Sectors Interested to Offer Service:

Professional Experience

• 2013 to date: Chairman, Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Limited, Bangalore
• 2014 to date Chairman, Academic Council, Virtual Academy for Ancient Knowledge Bengaluru
• 2001-to date Chairman, Karnataka Hybrid Micro Devices Limited, Bangalore
• 2006-to 2015 Chairman, SUPRA Energy Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore
• 2003 to date Chairman, COSMIC Industrial Laboratories Limited, Bangalore
• 2004 to 2009 Chairman, NIPI Software Pvt. Ltd., Mysore
• 2004 to 2006 Distinguished Professor, RVCE, Bangalore
• 1983 to 2003 Professor, Department of Metallurgy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.
• 1981 to 1983 Professor, Department of Production Engineering and Metallurgy, University of Technology, Baghdad (Deputation by Govt. of India).
• 1961-83 Lecturer and Assistant Professor, Department of Metallurgy, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 

Keywords

• Developed a method to look into subsurface damage during dry sliding wear of materials
• Studied the mechanical behaviour of indigenous AA7150 for possible use in the construction of aircraft
• Helped many industries in analyzing engineering and material failures
• Started the Aluminium Information Centre (ALINCI) to promote use of aluminium and its alloys
• Established the Foundation for Advanced Materials Education (FAME) to provide a platform for dissemination of knowledge in Materials Science and Engineering
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