Man Mohan Sharma

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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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