CUSAT emeritus professor Dr Reji John honoured with DRDO Scientist of the Year Award for 2020

Dr Reji John
Dr Reji has made several inventions and obtained 20 patents in various countries such as the USA, UK, Japan, France and India. Photo: Special Arrangement

Kochi: Dr Reji John, Emeritus Professor at the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, has been honoured with the prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Scientist of the Year Award for 2020.

The award is for developing state-of-the-art material and device technologies for DRDO's SONAR Programmes. He has been in the lead role in the development of various state-of-the-art materials technologies including smart materials and device. He has made several inventions and obtained 20 patents in various countries such as the USA, UK, Japan, France and India. He worked with NPOL, Kochi as senior scientist and Director (Materials).

In recognition of the exemplary science and technology invention capabilities and technology leadership qualities exhibited by the officer, Dr Reji John has been conferred the ‘Scientist of the year award 2020’ by DRDO. Prior to this award, he also obtained the Govt of India, Minister of Chemicals and Fertiliser's ‘National Innovation Award -2021’.

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