Date of Birth June 22, 1953

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Academic & Research Experience

taught for 20 years at IITM and 2 years at Washington State University.

38 papers in Indian and foreign journals, over 100 National and International Conference papers, 6 books / chapters in books and 6 patents

6 Ph.D. guidance and 50 M.S guidance, large number of M.Tech and B.Tech guidance

Major contributions in the Telecom and Optical Networks area

Major product development including corDECT Wireless in Local Loop (which is deployed in 11 countries), Direct Internet Access System and Fibre in the loop system.

More than 25 sponsored and consultancy projects with total value exceeding Rs.15 crores.

Two educational experimentor developed and commercialised (one being used in over 500 colleges all over the world)