Outstanding Scientist and formerly Director, Resources Management Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research and Senior Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute. Presently holding “TV Raman Pai Chair Professor” at National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru and working in the domains of: Science Communication and Risk Communication, Human Reliability Program, Holistic Development of youth by adopting ancient Indian knowledge systems. Made outstanding contributions to realise the dream of starting the BARC Training School programmes at IGCAR, which he was heading till his superannuation. Played an important role in formulating the procedures and implementing the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) programmes at IGCAR, right from its inception. Carried out postdoctoral work at Texas A&M University, USA and at Research Centre, Julich, Germany. He has worked as Guest Scientist at Nuclear Research Centre, Julich, Germany. Five of his students obtained PhD.