Nuclear scientist Baldev Raj to head engineering academy
January 10th, 2011 - 9:03 pm ICT by IANSChennai, Jan 10 (IANS) Baldev Raj, nuclear scientist and director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research at Kalpakkam near here, has been elected the president of the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) for a two-year term.The INAE is a peer organisation of engineers, scientists and technologists and promotes excellence in engineering and technology by mentoring students, teachers and young engineers.
The academy provides opinion on policy matters related to higher education, energy, heritage and industry. It will complete its 25 years next April.
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