Former Director, National Institute of Oceanography, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research in comments to CSIR Family Group (CFG) on May 9, 2022 When I joined, Dr. Prasada Rao was already a Director and his style was something that I kind of envied … It was a magnanimous style, a large style … he brought […]
Former Head, Research, Planning, and Business Development, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research in comments to CSIR Family Group (CFG) on May 9, 2022 I am really very saddened … I was not as sad when my father had expired. I was truly, truly, truly so saddened. I will tell you a story. You know
Dr Rao was an inspirational leader, who was respected and loved by one and all. He made sustained contributions towards the growth of IIP and CSIR. He not only created an environment of research excellence but helped establish credibility of our institute through transfer and commercialization of lab data. He was trustworthy, genuine, sincere and
It was a God given opportunity for me to work under the leadership of Dr T S R Prasada Rao during 1996-1998 in the Indian Institute of Petroleum, DehraDun. For the first time in my service I left Hyderabad and went to DehraDun with all ifs and buts whether to continue my job or take
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Prasada Rao garu is always lively in our minds. His presence in any group or time is felt, enjoyed and unique. Mixes with everyone whether known or unknown, junior or senior and gives a feeling of confidence and trust. A very successful person in career and rose to heights. Prasada Rao garu used to keep
Dr. TSR Prasada Rao, an eminent scientist and science manager, was one of those few for whom I had a liking and friendship generated out of respect for his immense capability to relate his research to company’s and national priorities. He will holistically go into the depth of several related fields and acquire knowledge of
It is very nice of you to write a Dr. Satish Chand Gupta, ONGC book on our dearest friend and great, world-renowned technologist in the field of Catalysis, Dr. TSR Prasada Rao. On a personal level, Dr. Prasada Rao was a very humble person, helpful to each and everyone in R&D and in other departments
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Dr. T.S.R. Prasada Rao and I did have a great time together at IPCL with his simplistic unique way of helping to resolve complex issues and great meaningful interactions/debates in the township sometimes in the standing mode itself (across his garden). I’m sure all those memories will be cherished forever. – Mr. P. Vijayaraghavan, IPCL
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I found Dr. Prasada Rao had always a smiling face even when we were discussing some serious research projects. He always gave his sincere advice on the same. I regret that I left IPCL too early but even after that for a long time he helped me. He sent an expert scientist from IIP Dehra
