Bio
Dr. TSR Prasada Rao was an elected fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and the Indian Academy of Sciences. He was also a member of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the New York Academy of Sciences. He received the Petrotech Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. He was also a recipient of several other honors including the Chemtech Outstanding Scientist Award, K. G. Naik Gold Medal, FICCI Award Technology Award of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Despite his many accomplishments, he was one of the humblest people you could meet. Dr. TSR Prasada Rao was always known for his optimism, generosity, and hearty laugh. He mentored and inspired so many people and got along with everyone. He developed his native village Avidi by renovating temples and hospitals and building a post office. Dr. TSR Prasada Rao left a positive mark on everyone he met and his passing creates a deep void among his family, friends, and colleagues.
Dr. TSR Prasada Rao was an elected fellow of the Indian National Academy of Engineering and the Indian Academy of Sciences. He was also a member of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences, the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the New York Academy of Sciences. He received the Petrotech Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. He was also a recipient of several other honors including the Chemtech Outstanding Scientist Award, K. G. Naik Gold Medal, FICCI Award Technology Award of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Despite his many accomplishments, he was one of the humblest people you could meet. Dr. TSR Prasada Rao was always known for his optimism, generosity, and hearty laugh. He mentored and inspired so many people and got along with everyone. He developed his native village Avidi by renovating temples and hospitals and building a post office. Dr. TSR Prasada Rao left a positive mark on everyone he met and his passing creates a deep void among his family, friends, and colleagues.