Affiliations: CEng., FIMechE (since 2002), Fellow of Institution of Engineers India, Life Member Institution of Rail Transport, Life Member Institution of Rolling Stock Engineers, Life Member Indian Institution of Public Admin.
Degrees: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engg., Electronics Engg., Masters in Public Administration.
Volunteering: 15 years - 8 years for IMechE (2016 – 2024), 2 years as Chairman India (2016 - 2017), and 6 years as Vice-Chairman, SAR (2108-2024). 7 years as Captain in 1033 Rly TA Engg. Regiment, Ajmer, (1981-87)
Work Experience: 46 years - 38 years Indian Railways, from 1979 - 2016, retired as Additional Member, Railway Board, and 8 years as a consultant.
Awards:
- The Stephenson Award 2021, by the Worshipful Company of Engineers, London, on 13-07-2021, for promoting engineering & encouraging STEM activities and inspiring young engineers.
- Gold medal, Institution of Engineers India, 1978.
- One-year Post Graduate Research Fellowship, British Council, to study " Vibration Suspension Systems,” at South Bank Univ. London (1990 - 91).
- UNDP fellowship of 2 months, in Canada & USA, Nov-Dec 1994.
Contributions: Development of Container Flat cars, Crashworthy Coaches, AC Double Decker Coach, 15 variants of LFB coaches, special wagon for “Main Battle Tank” for Indian Army. TC member of PPP project of 2 billion USD for Manufacture of 1,000 Locomotives at Bihar. FICCI committee on Science Technology & Innovation (2016-2024). Hyperloop Committee of Niti Aayog (2021-2022). Bio-toilets Jt. Working Group (2009-2016)
Training: at UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, Belgium, Holland, and France.
Technical Papers: 5 international papers at Denmark, Sweden, Germany & 2 at Manchester Metropolitan Univ., 30 technical papers in national forums.