S N Roy ChoudharyPrior to retirement Air Force Officer Founder Director, Gas Turbine Research Establishment, (GTRE), Bangalore. Designed and made the first Gas Tribune Engine in India in 1961, assisted by a pioneering team, who trained people to be at per of develope societied. Created through innovative approach at low cost, research and test facilities. Developed new technologies. Worked on several aeronautical devises, both value added and with original concepts. Assisted development to rocket motors, and engines for armoured tank, Co-generated with renewable, as energy for rural development; Electronic gas flow meter with distant reading facility, and auto-billing. Retired in 1981, when in 20 years, proved the initial faith, when renowned froeign engine comapnies expressed desires to take up collaborative design and development ventures with GTRE. Academics: BA, B.Sc (Eng.), M.Sc. (Aeronautics), Membership: Several notably First Indian Air Force Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society (London), UK; Hon. Fellow of Energy Inst, UK; Member of India International Centre, New Delhi, India; Fellow of Academy of Science, Bangalore. Qualified Air Force Pilot. Awards: Major Ones: J Om Prakash Bhashin Award (1st Batch of 10 top Scientists in 1984, only one Air Force Officer till now); Achievement Award in 2001. Read More Read Less