Dr. Dasharath RAM
Present Designation:
DS & (Former) Director DRDL, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY, HYDERABADAreas of Interest:
PRODUCT DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND TESTING
Specialisation:
Precision Manufacturing, Product Development, Design and Development of Missile System, Technology Transfer and Productionisation
Major Professional Contributions:
Worked as Director of Defense Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Dr Abdul Kalam Missile Complex. I was leading several Missile and Strategic System programs and projects that are progressing with leaps and bounds with my suitable Academic and R&D experience in the field of advanced Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Program/Project Management .
I had significantly contributed to several critical technology development projects which lead to success of many Missiles Systems and transferred the technology to production agencies. As a Programme Director, PJ-10 (BrahMos) I has successfully indigenized many subsystems. I have published more than 40 papers in International Journals and conferences and evaluated several PhD thesis.
I had bestowed with many awards and medals, notably among them are, Commendation Certificate and Award (1989) for contributions to IGMDP, Award for development & fabrication of Torque Shaft components of LCA Rudder Assembly, Swarna Jayanti Award(1999) by Aeronautical Society of India, Eminent Mechanical Engineer Award (2012) by Institution of Engineers (India) and I.T. Mirchandani Memorial Research Award(2013) by Indian Institute of Welding, India.
Consultancy Areas:
Aerospace Manufacturing, Missile Productionisation
Sector Associated With:
Defence and Aerospace
Sectors Interested to Offer Service:
Educational / Academic institutions, Industry (Private), Industry (PSUs), Government (including funding agencies), Entrepreneurs, Individuals
Professional Experience
Scientist ‘B’ 31-03-1986 to 30-06-1989 DRDL, Hyderabad NC/CNC Machines. Scientist ‘C’ 01-07-1989 to 30-06-1993 DRDL, Hyderabad CAD/CAM. Scientist ‘D’ 01-07-1993 to 30-06-1997 DRDL, Hyderabad CAD/CAM, DNC. Scientist ‘E’ 01-07-1997 to 30-06-2002 DRDL, Hyderabad Manufacturing Tech. Scientist ‘F’ 01-07-2002 to 30-06-2008 DRDL, Hyderabad Prototype Fabrication. Scientist ‘G’ 01-07-2008 to 17-10-2013 DRDL, Hyderabad Prototype Fabrication. Scientist ’H’ 18-10-2013 to 26.08.2017 DRDL, Hyderabad BrahMos and Hypersonic Wind Tunnel. Distinguished Scientist 27.08.2017 to 31.01.2022, DIRECTOR DRDL
Keywords
Precision Machining, Aerospace Manufacturing, Prototype Fabrication, Productionisation
Education
BE, MSc, Ph.D.
Awards and Recognitions
1. Gold Medal in B.E. 1984 for Standing First in Branch.
2. Commendation Certificate and Award of Rs.1000/- received in the year 1989 for contributions to IGMDP.
3. An Award of Rs.1000/- received for development fabrication of Torque Shaft components of Rudder Assembly of LCA.
4. Commendation Certificate and Award of Rs.25,000/- as Swarna Jayanti Award of Year 1999 by Aeronautical Society of India.
5. Eminent Mechanical Engineer Award – 2012 by Institution of Engineers (India).
6. I.T.Mirchandani Memorial Research Award-2013 by Indian Institute of Welding, Indi
INAE Section Affiliated
III: Mechanical Engineering
Year of Election to Fellowship
2015
Year of Birth
1962
Disclaimer
(i) INAE is not responsible for any activity/interactions that results from the contact with the Expert.
(ii) Information in individual Expert page has been provided by the Expert himself/herself and INAE is not responsible for the information provided
