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Man Mohan Sharma
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Sharma (in the middle) at the convocation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University.
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| Born | 1 May 1937 Jodhpur, Jodhpur State, British India
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| Alma mater | Institute of Chemical Technology Cambridge University |
| Awards | • Padma Vibhushan (2001) • Padma Bhushan (1987) • Leverhulme Medal (1996) • Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize (1973) |
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| Fields | Chemical Engineering |
| Institutions | Institute of Chemical Technology |
Man Mohan Sharma, born on May 1, 1937, is a famous Indian chemical engineer. He studied in Jodhpur, Mumbai, and at Cambridge University. When he was just 27 years old, he became a professor of Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai.
Later, he became the Director of the same institute (then called UDCT). He was the first chemical engineering professor from UDCT to become its director. In 1990, he made history by becoming the first Indian engineer to be chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society in the UK. This is a very high honor! The President of India honored him with two of India's highest awards: the Padma Bhushan in 1987 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001.
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Early Life and Studies
Man Mohan Sharma earned his first degree in Chemical Engineering in 1958. He got this from the UDCT in Mumbai. He then continued his studies and received his MSc (Tech) in 1960.
He went on to get his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 1964. He completed this at Cambridge University in England. His guide there was a well-known professor named Peter Danckwerts.
Returning to India
After finishing his PhD, Sharma returned to India in 1964. He became a professor at the University of Bombay. Later, he took on the role of Director for the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT). Today, this institute is known as the Institute of Chemical Technology.
Professor Sharma taught at UDCT for 33 years. For 8 of those years, he also served as the Director.
Amazing Career in Chemical Engineering
Professor Sharma made many important contributions to chemical engineering. He studied how different chemicals react together. His work helped us understand how to make industrial processes better.
He was also an editor for a major science journal called Chemical Engineering Science. He encouraged his students to publish their research. This helped many young scientists share their discoveries.
Leading the Institute
Under his leadership, the UDCT became an independent institute. This meant it could make its own decisions about courses and research. The number of students earning their PhDs greatly increased during his time as Director.
Awards and Honors
Professor Sharma has received many important awards for his work. He won the Moulton Medal in 1977 from the Institution of Chemical Engineers. This institution even created the M M Sharma Medal in his honor. This medal is given to people who do outstanding research in chemical engineering.
He was awarded the Leverhulme Medal by the Royal Society. This was for his work on how different chemical reactions happen in factories. He also received the S.S. Bhatnagar Prize in Engineering Sciences in 1973.
Prestigious Recognitions
Besides the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, he has many other honors. He was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in London. He is also an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. The US National Academy of Engineering chose him as a Foreign Associate.
Many universities, including the IITs, have given him honorary doctorates. He was also the President of the Indian National Science Academy from 1989 to 1990.
