Prof. N R Kamath, known for his remarkable achievements in the fields of plastics, paints, polymers & shellac, was also the first ever Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Bombay. Prof. N R Kamath completed his BSc (Hons.) degree, followed by BSc (Tech.) in Chemical Engineering from the Bombay University. He went on to complete his Post Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the University College, London. In the 7 years he spent at London Shellac Research Bureau, he went on to bring out 18 publications on the utilization of lac. He joined IIT-Bombay in 1958 as a professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He then went on it become it’s first HOD & also the Deputy Director of the Institute. He has served on several committees of the govt. & has been a recipient of several honours & awards. After retiring in 1974, he worked as an advisor to several industries. He even served as the President of IIChE during 1974-75.
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