Thirumalachari Ramasami Explained

Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami
Birth Date:April 15, 1948
Occupation:Scientist
Office:Indian Science & Technology Secretary
Term Start:May 2006
Term End:5 May 2014
Awards:Padma Shri 2001
Padma Bhushan 2014

Thirumalachari Ramasami is a former Indian Science and Technology Secretary. He assumed charge in May 2006. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Director of the Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, India. He is a distinguished researcher and leather scientist.[1] He was awarded India's National Civilian Honour the Padma Shri for excellence in Science and Engineering in 2001[2] and the Padma Bhushan in 2014.[3] He was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award, the highest award for science in India, for notable and outstanding research in Chemical Sciences in 1993.

Education

He graduated in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) from G.S. Hindu High School, Srivilliputtur in 1963, Pre-University from St.Joseph's College, Trichy in 1964, Bachelor and Master of Technology in Leather Technology from the University of Madras in 1969 and 1972, respectively with first rank and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of Leeds,[4] England in January 1976.

Career

Research

He carried out post-doctoral research in energy at the Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University USA during 1978–80[5] and on electron transport phenomena at Wayne State University, Detroit, USA during 1981–83. He was a visiting Fellow at University of Newcastle upon Tyne during 1983–84.

He holds 37 patents of which 12 have been commercialised. He has authored more than 220 research publications, eight chapters in books, and numerous general articles.

Director of CLRI

He came back to India in 1984 and joined as an assistant Director of the Central Leather Research Institute, the world's largest leather research institute.(He said in an interview to RSTV (programme name is "Eureka") that one's achievements should be socially recognised and this can be well achieved on your motherland.) As Director of CLRI, he prepared a vision document for CLRI – CLRI Vision 2005, directed the Leather Technology Mission with 170 projects in 17 states of India, reengineering CLRI, new models for development and measures for collective decision making. Led CLRI in providing cleaner tanning technology options for a group of 764 tanneries in a record time of 12 months. Led the Indian initiative in forecasting colours for Modeurop[6] Congress gaining India, a niche status in the fashion world. India is now preparing the shade card for the world. Galvanized and led CLRI in a growth path since 1996 in the capacity as Director. Prepared a vision, mission and action document for leading the growth of CLRI and gaining for India global leadership in leather by way of original publications, IPR generation and technologies delivered. He helped CLRI register a meaningful outcome on Indian Leather Sector during 1996–2004. Dramatic increases in outputs of CLRI have been registered during the Directorship since 1996.

Department of Science and Technology

Ramasami assumed the role of Secretary, Science & Technology in the Government of India since May 2006. The department has sought a fifth extension for him which something that is considered rare at his level in the central government.[7] The department of science and technology bid farewell to its secretary, Dr T Ramasami on May 5, 2014 after he superannuated at the age of 66 years. During his eight years stint at the DST, Dr Ramasami was instrumental in its budget increase that jumped several-fold and launch of many new programs. He was also holding the additional charges as the director general, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).[8]

Honours and awards

Some of the Honors, awards and recognitions that have come his way include:

He is accused of favoring his cast people and very villain again SC people. He has given promotion to juniors and neglected a woman PhD holder. Refer https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-o31oEirAe/?igsh=MWNrYmJnczl5dmwyNg

Major awards

Other awards

Fellowships

Endowment Lecture awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Indian scientists want Nobel laureate 'Venky' to tour country. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104051146/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-07/india/28108750_1_ada-e-yonath-indian-scientists-thomas-e-steitz. dead. 4 November 2012. 7 October 2009. The Times of India. 16 December 2010.
  2. News: DST secretary Ramasami gets two-year extension. 30 April 2010. Special Correspondent. The Hindu. 4 November 2012.
  3. Web site: Kamala Haasan, Vidya Balan among Padma winners. 26 January 2014. The Hindu Business Line.
  4. News: Varsity's 15th convocation to be held tomorrow. https://web.archive.org/web/20071012042859/http://hindu.com/2007/09/27/stories/2007092753240300.htm. dead. 12 October 2007. 27 September 2007. Staff reporter. Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The Hindu. 4 November 2012.
  5. Web site: Dept of Science and Technology profile. 4 November 2012. Dept of Science and Technology. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130115234608/http://dst.gov.in/about_us/secretary-resume.htm. 15 January 2013. dmy-all.
  6. Web site: ModEurop. 5 November 2012. ModEurop. Switzerland.
  7. News: PMO returns picks for UGC chairman, seeks their merits. 12 April 2012. New Delhi. Hindustan Times. 4 November 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120413181821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/PMO-returns-picks-for-UGC-chairman-seeks-their-merits/Article1-839720.aspx. 13 April 2012. dmy-all.
  8. News: Dr Ramasami retires after an illustrious career .
  9. Web site: MSRI Honours and Awards. 4 November 2012. 2001.
  10. Web site: VASVIK Industrial Research Awards, Environmental Sciences & Technology. 4 November 2012. 1997. VASVIK.
  11. Web site: Council for Leather exports: Leather industry. 4 November 2012. 2012. CLE. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130212040102/http://www.leatherindia.org/about-council/industryatGlance.asp. 12 February 2013. dmy-all.
  12. Web site: VASVIK Industrial Research Awards, Chemical Sciences & Technology. 4 November 2012. 1997. VASVIK.
  13. Web site: CLRI: Products Available for Commercialization . 4 November 2012. Central leather Research Institute. Chennai.
  14. Web site: National Research Development Corporation – Leather industry. 4 November 2012. NRDC. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131217231259/http://www.nrdcindia.com/dairy4.htm. 17 December 2013. dmy-all.
  15. Web site: The Great Son of the soil 2003. 4 November 2012. 2003.
  16. News: Nayudamma Award for leather scientist . https://archive.today/20130125111126/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/06/stories/2008120656000600.htm. dead. 25 January 2013. 6 December 2008. Guntur. . 4 November 2012.
  17. Web site: Chemical research society of India, Awards 2003. 4 November 2012. 2003. CRSI.
  18. Web site: Shri OM Prakash Bhasin Awards, Engineering. 11 May 2001. 4 November 2012.
  19. Web site: Indian National Science Academy fellow. 4 November 2012. INSA. 2005.
  20. Web site: American Leather Chemists Assn: John Arthur Wilson Memorial Lecturers. 4 November 2012. ALCA. New Jersey. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111119140141/http://www.leatherchemists.org/our_rich_history.asp. 19 November 2011. dmy-all.
  21. News: In Hyderabad today. 23 January 2004. Hindu Business line. 4 November 2012.
  22. Web site: ALFA Orator award. 4 November 2012. 2003. AC Tech Leather & Footwear Alumni Association. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130821070017/http://actechalfa.in/orator%202003.html. 21 August 2013. dmy-all.

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