Educational qualification:
   Bachelor of Engineering: Metallurgy-1971 
   Masters: Nuclear Metallurgy-1972 

Overview of Experience:
-Setting up EU Research Projects under Frame work Program (FP) from 1987.
-Co-ordinator of Manufuture European Technology Platform (ETP) with sub-platforms and other related ETPs
-Founder Member of Rapid Manufacturing sub-Platform
-Established good net work within European Commission and European Associations
-Co-operation with Big companies, Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) and Research Institutes in Europe.

Employment:
Co-ordinator, EU Research Programs, TNO Science and Industry – From 2005
Business Developer, Research Projects, TNO Industry – From 1997-2004
Head of Department, Fabrication Technology-TNO Industry-1994-1996
Head of group, Advanced Joining Technology, TNO- Metals Institute-1992-1993
Head of Dep., Joining Technology, Advanced Materials Foundation-1987-1991
Dy. Head of Inspection Department, Toyo Engineering -1982 –1987
Groups Leader, Joining Technology, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre-1978-1981
Scientific Officer, Welding Technology, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre-1972-1977