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Under his stewardship, UDCT was granted autonomy by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] and the Institute increased the number of PhD graduates.<ref name="ICT_profile"/>
Under his stewardship, UDCT was granted autonomy by the [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]] and the Institute increased the number of PhD graduates.<ref name="ICT_profile"/>
==Books==
* '''Divine Scientist'''
Divine Scientist is a [[biography]] that tells the story of [[Man Mohan Sharma|Prof. M. M. Sharma's]] life and scientific accomplishments. It provides a clear overview of his contributions to [[chemical engineering]] in [[India]]. The [[book]] emphasizes his academic achievements, research impact, and his role as an educator. It was written to honor his legacy in the field and is [[Publishing|published]] by [https://sundarampublication.com/ Sundaram Digital Publication House].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2025-06-07 |title=‘My father had a burning desire…’: Mukesh Ambani donates  ₹151 crore to his Alma Mater ICT Mumbai {{!}} Today News |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/my-father-had-a-burning-desire-mukesh-ambani-donates-rs-151-crore-to-his-alma-mater-ict-mumbai-11749266520781.html |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250609192036/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/my-father-had-a-burning-desire-mukesh-ambani-donates-rs-151-crore-to-his-alma-mater-ict-mumbai-11749266520781.html |archive-date=2025-06-09 |access-date=2025-06-18 |work=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2025-06-07 |title=Mukesh Ambani gifts Rs 151 crore to ICT as 'Guru Dakshina' to mentor Prof M M Sharma |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/mukesh-ambani-gifts-rs-151-crore-to-ict-as-guru-dakshina-to-mentor-prof-m-m-sharma/articleshow/121691431.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-06-18 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2025-06-07 |title=‘Guru Dakshina’: Mukesh Ambani announces Rs 151 crore grant to his alma mater ICT in Mumbai |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/mukesh-ambani-rs-151-crore-grant-alma-mater-ict-10052957/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2025-06-07 |title=Mukesh Ambani announces historic donation to institute of chemical technology |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mukesh-ambani-announces-151cr-endowment-to-his-alma-mater-ict/articleshow/121683104.cms |access-date=2025-06-18 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=Page 136 - CW E-Magazine (17-6-2025) |url=https://chemicalweekly.com/digitalissue/jun2025/17/files/basic-html/page136.html#:~:text=151-crore%20to%20his%20building,Ambani%20stressed%20Prof |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=chemicalweekly.com}}</ref>
* '''गुरूणां गुरु'''
The Marathi biography गुरूणां गुरु (transliteration: Gurūṇāṃ Guru), or "The Teacher of Teachers," describes [[Man Mohan Sharma|Prof. Sharma's]] life from that of a [[student]] to one of India's most renowned [[Scientist|scientists]] and [[Mentorship|mentors]]. It documents his journeys with [[Student|students]], peers, and [[Institution|institutions]] as a testament to his position as an inspirational personality in Indian academic circles. This book is also published by [https://sundarampublication.com/ Sundaram Digital Publication House].".<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite news |title=Hindustan Time |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/mukesh-ambani-donates-151-crore-to-alma-mater-ict-101749236417667.html}}</ref><ref name=":4" />
* '''The Mysterious Tragedy of Rupkund: The Lake of Human Skeletons (2012)'''
This [[book]] investigates the [[History|historical]] and [[Anthropology|anthropological]] mysteries surrounding [[Roopkund|Roopkund Lake]] in [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]], where hundreds of ancient human [[Skeleton|skeletons]] have been discovered. The work blends [[science]], local [[folklore]], and expedition reports to explore possible explanations for the skeletal remains.
* '''Folklore of Nepal (1978)'''
A study of [[Nepalese culture|Nepalese]] [[folk traditions]], this work compiles a range of myths, oral histories, and cultural practices found across [[Nepal Sambat|Nepal’s]] diverse ethnic communities. It serves as a reference for [[Scholar|scholars]] interested in [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] [[anthropology]] and indigenous belief systems.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Man Mohan |url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Folklore_of_Nepal.html?id=ZjWBAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=Folklore of Nepal |date=1978 |publisher=Vision Books |language=en}}</ref>
* '''What Ails the Indian Army: A Report to the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces (1998)'''
This analytical report addresses structural and ethical issues affecting the [[Indian Army]]. It presents observations and recommendations intended for reform, focusing on [[leadership]], [[accountability]], and [[Organization|organizational]] [[integrity]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Man Mohan |url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/What_Ails_the_Indian_Army.html?id=tnffAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=What Ails the Indian Army: A Report to the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces |date=1998 |publisher=Trishul Publications |isbn=978-81-85384-25-2 |language=en}}</ref>
* '''I Shall Not Volunteer: Inroads of Corruption in the Indian Army'''
A critical examination of systemic issues within the [[Indian military]] establishment, this [[book]] reflects on the effects of [[corruption]] on [[morale]], operational efficiency, and institutional credibility.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Man Mohan |url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/I_Shall_Not_Volunteer.html?id=PCbfAAAAMAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=I Shall Not Volunteer: Inroads of Corruption in the Indian Army |date=1992 |publisher=Trishul Publications |isbn=978-81-85384-06-1 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I shall not volunteer : inroads of corruption in the Indian Army / Man Mohan Sharma {{!}} Catalogue {{!}} National Library of Australia |url=https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/catalog/768098 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=catalogue.nla.gov.au |language=en}}</ref>
* '''Yatra: Pilgrimages in the Western Himalayas (1989)'''
This work [[Document|documents]] traditional [[pilgrimage]] routes and [[Spiritual practice|spiritual practices]] in the [[Western Himalayas|Western Himalayan]] region. It combines historical context with field observations, highlighting the [[Culture|cultural]] significance of Himalayan [[Yatra|yatras]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=Man Mohan |url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Y%C4%81tr%C4%81.html?id=tZwRAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y |title=Yātrā: Pilgrimages in the Himalayas |date=2005 |publisher=Trishul Publications |isbn=978-81-85384-92-4 |language=en}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
Sharma is a recipient of a number of prestigious academic honours and awards including the 1977 Moulton Medal of the [[Institution of Chemical Engineers]],<ref name=Moulton>{{cite web |title=Moulton medal senior winners |url=http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/moulton/senior_winners.aspx |access-date=7 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923051028/http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/moulton/senior_winners.aspx |archive-date=23 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and is himself commemorated in the ''M M Sharma Medal'' awarded by the same institution for outstanding research contributions.<ref name=Medal>{{cite web|title=M M Sharma medal |url=http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/mm%20sharma%20medal.aspx}}</ref>
Sharma is a recipient of a number of prestigious academic honours and awards including the 1977 Moulton Medal of the [[Institution of Chemical Engineers]],<ref name="Moulton">{{cite web |title=Moulton medal senior winners |url=http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/moulton/senior_winners.aspx |access-date=7 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923051028/http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/moulton/senior_winners.aspx |archive-date=23 September 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and is himself commemorated in the ''M M Sharma Medal'' awarded by the same institution for outstanding research contributions.<ref name="Medal">{{cite web|title=M M Sharma medal |url=http://www.icheme.org/about_us/medals/mm%20sharma%20medal.aspx}}</ref>


He won the [[Leverhulme Medal (Royal Society)|Leverhulme Medal]] of the [[Royal Society]] "for his work on the dynamics of multi-phase chemical reactions in industrial processes". He was awarded the [[List of Padma Vibhushan award recipients|Padma Vibhushan (in 2001)]], and [[List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (1980–1989)|Padma Bhushan (in 1987)]] by the President of India.<ref name="INSA"/> He was INSA President (1989–90).<ref name="INSA">{{cite web |title=INSA: Indian Fellow Detail |url=http://www.insaindia.res.in/detail/N76-0753 |website=www.insaindia.res.in |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (India), Allahabad, Fellow of the Royal Society, London. Subsequently, he was elected Honorary [[Fellow]] by the [[Royal Academy of Engineering]]<ref name="List of Fellows">{{cite web|title=List of Fellows|url=http://www.raeng.org.uk/about-us/people-council-committees/the-fellowship/list-of-fellows}}</ref> and is Foreign Associate of the US [[National Academy of Engineering]].
He won the [[Leverhulme Medal (Royal Society)|Leverhulme Medal]] of the [[Royal Society]] "for his work on the dynamics of multi-phase chemical reactions in industrial processes". He was awarded the [[List of Padma Vibhushan award recipients|Padma Vibhushan (in 2001)]], and [[List of Padma Bhushan award recipients (1980–1989)|Padma Bhushan (in 1987)]] by the President of India.<ref name="INSA"/> He was INSA President (1989–90).<ref name="INSA">{{cite web |title=INSA: Indian Fellow Detail |url=http://www.insaindia.res.in/detail/N76-0753 |website=www.insaindia.res.in |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (India), Allahabad, Fellow of the Royal Society, London. Subsequently, he was elected Honorary [[Fellow]] by the [[Royal Academy of Engineering]]<ref name="List of Fellows">{{cite web|title=List of Fellows|url=http://www.raeng.org.uk/about-us/people-council-committees/the-fellowship/list-of-fellows}}</ref> and is Foreign Associate of the US [[National Academy of Engineering]].


He has been honoured by several universities including IITs by honorary doctorates.{{cn|date=May 2020}}
He has been honoured by several universities including IITs by honorary doctorates.{{cn|date=May 2020}}
In 2025, Sharma's biography written by Anita Patil, titled The Divine Scientist, was released in English and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] (''Gurunam Guruhu''). During this book lauch ceremony, his former student [[Mukesh Ambani]] announced an unrestricted gift of [[Indian rupee|₹]]151 [[crore]] (equivalent to [[USD|US$]]16.7 million) to the Institute of Chemical Technology to honor Sharma.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chhapia |first1=Hemali |title=Mukesh Ambani announces historic donation to institute of chemical technology |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mukesh-ambani-announces-151cr-endowment-to-his-alma-mater-ict/articleshow/121683104.cms |access-date=10 June 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=7 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Guru Dakshina: Mukesh Ambani pledges Rs. 151 crore to ICT Mumbai |url=https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/chemical/guru-dakshina-mukesh-ambani-pledges-rs-151-crore-to-ict-mumbai-26432 |access-date=10 June 2025 |work=Indian Chemical News |date=9 June 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Biography of Prof. M M Sharma Divine Scientist Released |url=https://chemindigest.com/biography-of-prof-m-m-sharma-divine-scientist-released/ |access-date=10 June 2025 |work=[[Chemical Industry Digest]] |date=9 June 2025}}</ref>


==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*{{cite journal |last1=Yadav |first1=Ganapati D. |title=Man Mohan Sharma: A Dnyanayogi and Karmayogi, a Knowledge and Action Seeker Par Excellence |journal=Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research |date=May 2007 |volume=46 |issue=10 |pages=2911–2916 |doi=10.1021/ie078002g |url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ie078002g |access-date=14 May 2020|url-access=subscription }}
*{{cite journal |last1=Yadav |first1=Ganapati D. |title=Man Mohan Sharma: A Dnyanayogi and Karmayogi, a Knowledge and Action Seeker Par Excellence |journal=Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research |date=May 2007 |volume=46 |issue=10 |pages=2911–2916 |doi=10.1021/ie078002g |url=https://pubs.acs.org/doi/pdf/10.1021/ie078002g |access-date=14 May 2020|url-access=subscription }}
*{{cite journal |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Shashwat |last2=Sathe |first2=Devavrat |last3=Chaudhari |first3=Ameya |last4=Naik |first4=Durva |title=An Interview with Prof. Man Mohan Sharma |journal=The Bombay Technologist |date=31 December 2019 |volume=66 |issue=1 |pages=3–5 |doi=10.36664/bt/2019/v66i1/148991 |url=http://www.bombaytechnologist.org/index.php/bombaytechnologist/article/view/148991 |access-date=15 June 2020 |language=en |issn=0067-9925|doi-access=free }}
*{{cite journal |last1=Kulkarni |first1=Shashwat |last2=Sathe |first2=Devavrat |last3=Chaudhari |first3=Ameya |last4=Naik |first4=Durva |title=An Interview with Prof. Man Mohan Sharma |journal=The Bombay Technologist |date=31 December 2019 |volume=66 |issue=1 |pages=3–5 |doi=10.36664/bt/2019/v66i1/148991 |url=http://www.bombaytechnologist.org/index.php/bombaytechnologist/article/view/148991 |access-date=15 June 2020 |language=en |issn=0067-9925|doi-access=free }}
*{{Cite book |last1=Patil |first1=Anita |title=Divine Scientist (Autobiography) | isbn=9789349989009| year=2025 | url= https://sundarampublication.com/bookDetails/3/10 |lang=En}} ([https://sundarampublication.com/bookDetails/3/11 गुरूणां गुरु In Marathi)]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 11:28, 20 June 2025

Template:Short description Template:EngvarB Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Template:Main otherScript error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Man Mohan Sharma (born 1 May 1937) is an Indian chemical engineer.[1] He was educated at Jodhpur, Mumbai, and Cambridge. At age 27, he was appointed Professor of Chemical Engineering in the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai.[2] He later went on to become the Director of UDCT, the first chemical engineering professor to do so from UDCT.

In 1990, he became the first Indian engineer to be elected as a Fellow of Royal Society, UK. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan (1987) and the Padma Vibhushan (2001) by the President of India.[3] he has also been awarded the Leverhulme Medal of the Royal Society, the S.S. Bhatnagar Prize in Engineering Sciences (1973), FICCI Award (1981), the Vishwakarma medal of the Indian National Science Academy (1985), G.M. Modi Award (1991), Meghnad Saha Medal (1994), and an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (2001).[2]

Education

Sharma obtained Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (1958) from UDCT and subsequently MSc (Tech) in 1960. He obtained PhD (Chemical Engineering) (1964) at Cambridge University with Peter Danckwerts. In 1964, he returned to India as Professor at the University of Bombay, and later became Director of the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) (now the Institute of Chemical Technology).[4] He served as Professor for 33 years at UDCT, along with 8 years as Director of this institute.[1]

Academic career

Sharma made contributions to chemical engineering science and technology. His studies on Bronsted based catalysis in CO2 hydration (published in the Transactions of Faraday Society) and subsequently kinetics of COS absorption in aqueous amines and alkanolamines brought out linear free energy relationship between CO2 and COS absorption in solutions of amines and alkanolamines. He has contributed extensively on the role of microphases in multiple reactions which he pioneered. He also became an independent Editor of Chemical Engineering Science at a young age. He taught different subjects in chemical engineering and encouraged his doctoral students, from the very beginning, to publish independently their work in renowned journals.

Under his stewardship, UDCT was granted autonomy by the UGC and the Institute increased the number of PhD graduates.[1]

Books

  • Divine Scientist

Divine Scientist is a biography that tells the story of Prof. M. M. Sharma's life and scientific accomplishments. It provides a clear overview of his contributions to chemical engineering in India. The book emphasizes his academic achievements, research impact, and his role as an educator. It was written to honor his legacy in the field and is published by Sundaram Digital Publication House.[5][6][7][8][9]

  • गुरूणां गुरु

The Marathi biography गुरूणां गुरु (transliteration: Gurūṇāṃ Guru), or "The Teacher of Teachers," describes Prof. Sharma's life from that of a student to one of India's most renowned scientists and mentors. It documents his journeys with students, peers, and institutions as a testament to his position as an inspirational personality in Indian academic circles. This book is also published by Sundaram Digital Publication House.".[5][6][7][8][10][9]

  • The Mysterious Tragedy of Rupkund: The Lake of Human Skeletons (2012)

This book investigates the historical and anthropological mysteries surrounding Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand, India, where hundreds of ancient human skeletons have been discovered. The work blends science, local folklore, and expedition reports to explore possible explanations for the skeletal remains.

  • Folklore of Nepal (1978)

A study of Nepalese folk traditions, this work compiles a range of myths, oral histories, and cultural practices found across Nepal’s diverse ethnic communities. It serves as a reference for scholars interested in Himalayan anthropology and indigenous belief systems.[11]

  • What Ails the Indian Army: A Report to the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces (1998)

This analytical report addresses structural and ethical issues affecting the Indian Army. It presents observations and recommendations intended for reform, focusing on leadership, accountability, and organizational integrity.[12]

  • I Shall Not Volunteer: Inroads of Corruption in the Indian Army

A critical examination of systemic issues within the Indian military establishment, this book reflects on the effects of corruption on morale, operational efficiency, and institutional credibility.[13][14]

  • Yatra: Pilgrimages in the Western Himalayas (1989)

This work documents traditional pilgrimage routes and spiritual practices in the Western Himalayan region. It combines historical context with field observations, highlighting the cultural significance of Himalayan yatras.[15]

Awards

Sharma is a recipient of a number of prestigious academic honours and awards including the 1977 Moulton Medal of the Institution of Chemical Engineers,[16] and is himself commemorated in the M M Sharma Medal awarded by the same institution for outstanding research contributions.[17]

He won the Leverhulme Medal of the Royal Society "for his work on the dynamics of multi-phase chemical reactions in industrial processes". He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan (in 2001), and Padma Bhushan (in 1987) by the President of India.[18] He was INSA President (1989–90).[18] He is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, Honorary Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences (India), Allahabad, Fellow of the Royal Society, London. Subsequently, he was elected Honorary Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering[19] and is Foreign Associate of the US National Academy of Engineering.

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In 2025, Sharma's biography written by Anita Patil, titled The Divine Scientist, was released in English and Marathi (Gurunam Guruhu). During this book lauch ceremony, his former student Mukesh Ambani announced an unrestricted gift of ₹151 crore (equivalent to US$16.7 million) to the Institute of Chemical Technology to honor Sharma.[20][21][22]

Further reading

References

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