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Dr. R.K. Tewari joined Defence Research & Development Organisation as Scientist ni January 1965, and held differdnt positions in various DRDO laboratories. He retired as Scientific Advisor to the Chief of Naval Staff, in December 2004, wherein he was instrumental in evolving the 25 year Technology Roadmap for the Indian Navy. He also served on deputation as Chief Forensic Scientist and Director (Forensic Science) at Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, new Delhi, for a period of five years (1996-2001), where he was responsible for implementing various organizational reforms. Dr. Tiwari has published 70 scientific papers, in national/International journals, and co-authored seven books. He is the recipient of Dr. Meghnath Saha Award of deptt. of Science & technology (2003), and Chief of naval Staff Commendation (2004). Presently, he is serving as Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, in Maharaja Surajmal Institute of technology (Indraprastha University), New Delhi.

Dr. A Sivanthu Pillai, Distinguished Scientist & the architect of BRAHMOS supersonic cruise missile joint venture with Russia, is the Chief Controller, DRDO for Naval Systems and CEO & MD of BrahMos Aerospace. He contributed in the development of rocket motors for SLV-3 –the first Satellite Launch Vehicle of India, as a core team member of the project at Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. Later, he was Programme Director for Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme at DRDL, Hyderabad where he contributed in the development of critical technologies using a network of academic institutions, R&D labs and industries which helped realizing Agni, Prithvi, Nag, Trishul and Akashmissiles. He was also instrumental in development and induction of indigenous underwater sensors and weapon systems in Indian Navy. Dr. Pillai, is the author of any technical papers, and co-author of the book “Envisioning an Empowered Nation” with Dr. A.P.J. Abbdul Kalam and authored book “Technology Leadership: A revolution in the making” He is recipient of various national and international awards including Padmashree and Fellow/Member of professional societies.