C. G. Krishnadas Nair Dr C G Krishnadas Nair is a graduate in metallurgical engineering from IIT Chennai and Ph. D from the University of Sask, Canada. After a brief academic career he joined Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., and served in many responsible positions and reired as Chairman and Managing Director of the company. After retirement from HAL, he served as Vice Chancellor of Mahaveer Academy of Technology & Science (MATS) University. Currently, he is an AICTE-INAE Distinguished visiting professor at IIT Chennai and Principal Advisor to Jain Group of Educational Institutions. He is associated with a number of Engineering professional Associations and the Founder President of the Society of Indian Aerospace Technologies & Industries (1995-1997), He is a fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineers, Institution of Engineers India, Aeronautical Society of India, Indian Institute of Metals, NDT Society of India, and Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering. He is a board member of many private and public sector industries and was member of many scientific advisory committees.

Dr Nair is a recipient of several awards which include Padma Shri. Read More Read Less