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{{Short description|Indian civil servant}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Dr. Thirumalachari Ramasami
| image = Thirumalachari Ramasami - Kolkata 2013-01-07 2679.JPG
| imagesize =
| caption = Dr. Ramasami at the 100th Indian Science Congress, Kolkata.
| birth_date = April 15, 1948
| birth_place =
| occupation = Scientist
| office = Indian Science & Technology Secretary
| term_start = May 2006
| term_end = 5 May 2014
| predecessor =
|awards = [[Padma Shri]] 2001<br>[[Padma Bhushan]] 2014
}}

'''Thirumalachari Ramasami''' is the former Indian [[Ministry of Science and Technology (India)|Science and Technology]] Secretary. He assumed charge in May 2006. Prior to this assignment, he served as the Director of the [[Central Leather Research Institute]], Chennai, India. He is a distinguished researcher and leather scientist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-07/india/28108750_1_ada-e-yonath-indian-scientists-thomas-e-steitz|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104051146/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-10-07/india/28108750_1_ada-e-yonath-indian-scientists-thomas-e-steitz|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 November 2012|title=Indian scientists want Nobel laureate 'Venky' to tour country|date=7 October 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=16 December 2010}}</ref>
He was awarded India's National Civilian Honour the [[Padma Shri Awards (2000–2009)#2001|Padma Shri]] for excellence in Science and Engineering in 2001<ref name="Extn">{{cite news|title=DST secretary Ramasami gets two-year extension|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article418041.ece|date=30 April 2010|author=Special Correspondent|publisher=The Hindu|access-date=4 November 2012}}</ref> and the [[Padma Bhushan Awards (2010–2019)#2014|Padma Bhushan]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/kamala-haasan-vidya-balan-among-padma-winners/article5617969.ece?homepage=true|title=Kamala Haasan, Vidya Balan among Padma winners|date=26 January 2014|work=[[The Hindu Business Line]]}}</ref> He was awarded the [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award]],<ref name="DST" /> the highest award for science in India, for notable and outstanding research in Chemical Sciences in 1993.

==Education==
He graduated in Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) from G.S. Hindu High School, [[Srivilliputtur]] in 1963,{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Pre-University from St.Joseph's College, [[Trichy]] in 1964,{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Bachelor and Master of Technology in Leather Technology from the [[University of Madras]] in 1969 and 1972, respectively with first rank and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the [[University of Leeds]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Varsity's 15th convocation to be held tomorrow|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/27/stories/2007092753240300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012042859/http://hindu.com/2007/09/27/stories/2007092753240300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 October 2007|date=27 September 2007|author=Staff reporter|location=Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=4 November 2012}}</ref> England in January 1976.

==Career==

===Research===
He carried out post-doctoral research in energy at the [[Ames Laboratory]], [[Iowa State University]] USA during 1978–80<ref name="DST">{{Cite web|title=Dept of Science and Technology profile|url=http://www.dst.gov.in/about_us/secretary-resume.htm|access-date=4 November 2012|publisher=Dept of Science and Technology|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115234608/http://dst.gov.in/about_us/secretary-resume.htm|archive-date=15 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and on electron transport phenomena at [[Wayne State University]], Detroit, USA<ref name="DST" /> during 1981–83. He was a visiting Fellow at [[University of Newcastle upon Tyne]] during 1983–84.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}

He holds 37 patents of which 12 have been commercialised. He has authored more than 220 research publications, eight chapters in books, and numerous general articles.

===Director of CLRI===
He came back to India in 1984 and joined as an assistant Director of the [[Central Leather Research Institute]], the world's largest leather research institute.(He said in an interview to RSTV (programme name is "Eureka") that one's achievements should be socially recognised and this can be well achieved on your motherland.) As Director of CLRI, he prepared a vision document for CLRI – CLRI Vision 2005, directed the Leather Technology Mission with 170 projects in 17 states of India,{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} reengineering CLRI, new models for development and measures for collective decision making. Led CLRI in providing cleaner tanning technology options for a group of 764 tanneries in a record time of 12 months.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Led the Indian initiative in forecasting colours for Modeurop<ref>{{Cite web|title=ModEurop|url=http://www.modeurop.de/_en-index.html|access-date=5 November 2012|publisher=ModEurop|location=Switzerland}}</ref> Congress gaining India, a niche status in the fashion world. India is now preparing the shade card for the world. {{citation needed|date=November 2012}} Galvanized and led CLRI in a growth path since 1996 in the capacity as Director. Prepared a vision, mission and action document for leading the growth of CLRI and gaining for India global leadership in leather by way of original publications, IPR generation and technologies delivered. He helped CLRI register a meaningful outcome on Indian Leather Sector during 1996–2004. Dramatic increases in outputs of CLRI have been registered during the Directorship since 1996.<ref name="DST" />

===Department of Science and Technology===
[[File:The Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Dr. T. Ramasami addressing a Symposium on “Changing India” on the occasion of Technology Day Function 2011, in New Delhi on May 11, 2011.jpg|thumb|The Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Dr. T. Ramasami addressing a Symposium on “Changing India” on the occasion of Technology Day Function 2011, in New Delhi on 11 May 2011]]
Ramasami assumed the role of Secretary, Science & Technology in the Government of India since May 2006.<ref name="DST" /> The department has sought a fifth extension for him which something that is considered rare at his level in the central government.<ref>{{cite news|title=PMO returns picks for UGC chairman, seeks their merits|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/PMO-returns-picks-for-UGC-chairman-seeks-their-merits/Article1-839720.aspx|date=12 April 2012|location=New Delhi|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=4 November 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413181821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/PMO-returns-picks-for-UGC-chairman-seeks-their-merits/Article1-839720.aspx|archive-date=13 April 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The department of science and technology bid farewell to its secretary, Dr T Ramasami on May 5, 2014 after he superannuated at the age of 66 years. During his eight years stint at the DST, Dr Ramasami was instrumental in its budget increase that jumped several-fold and launch of many new programs. He was also holding the additional charges as the director general, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).<ref>{{cite news|title=Dr Ramasami retires after an illustrious career |url=http://www.biospectrumindia.com/biospecindia/news/214251/dr-ramasami-retires-iillustrious-career}}</ref>

==Honours and awards==
Some of the Honors, awards and recognitions that have come his way include:

===Major awards===
* Padma Bhushan Award in 2014
* National Civilian Honour [[Padma Shri Awards (2000–2009)#2001|Padma Shri]] (Science and Engineering), Govt. of India, 2001<ref name="Extn" />
* [[Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award]] for Chemical Sciences, 1993.<ref name="DST" /> (Highest award for science in India, awarded annually by the [[Council of Scientific and Industrial Research]] for notable and outstanding research)
* Coleman Research Prize, 1976 (for the Best Doctoral Thesis from the UK).<ref name="Nayudamma" />
* Material Research Society of India (MRSI) Medal, 2001<ref>{{Cite web|title=MSRI Honours and Awards|url=http://www.mrsi.org.in/awardshonours.php|access-date=4 November 2012|year=2001}}</ref>
* Vasvik Prize for Environmental Technologies, 2004<ref>{{Cite web|title=VASVIK Industrial Research Awards, Environmental Sciences & Technology|url=http://www.vasvik.org/Environmental_Sciences_&_Technology.html|access-date=4 November 2012|year=1997|publisher=VASVIK}}</ref>(for Development of Pollution Control system in leather industry.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Council for Leather exports: Leather industry|url=http://www.leatherindia.org/about-council/industryatGlance.asp|access-date=4 November 2012|year=2012|publisher=CLE|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212040102/http://www.leatherindia.org/about-council/industryatGlance.asp|archive-date=12 February 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* Vasvik Prize for Chemical Sciences, 1997<ref>{{Cite web|title=VASVIK Industrial Research Awards, Chemical Sciences & Technology|url=http://www.vasvik.org/chemical_sciences_&_technology.html|access-date=4 November 2012|year=1997|publisher=VASVIK}}</ref>(for Development of chromium aluminium synthetic tanning agent, Alcrotan.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CLRI: Products Available for Commercialization |url=http://clri.org/Departments.aspx?Id=17#anc1|access-date=4 November 2012|publisher=Central leather Research Institute|location=Chennai}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=National Research Development Corporation – Leather industry|url=http://www.nrdcindia.com/dairy4.htm|access-date=4 November 2012|publisher=NRDC|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217231259/http://www.nrdcindia.com/dairy4.htm|archive-date=17 December 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
* Great son of the soil award from All India conference of intellectuals, 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Great Son of the soil 2003|url=http://aicoi.in/index.php/awards--honours/the-great-son-of-the-soil/tamil-nadu|access-date=4 November 2012|year=2003}}</ref>
* [[Yelavarthy Nayudamma|Dr. Y. Nayudamma]] Memorial Award, 2008<ref name="Nayudamma">{{cite news|title=Nayudamma Award for leather scientist |url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/06/stories/2008120656000600.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125111126/http://www.hindu.com/2008/12/06/stories/2008120656000600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 January 2013|date=6 December 2008|location=Guntur|work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=4 November 2012}}</ref>

===Other awards===
* Platinum Jubilee Award of the Indian Chemical Society, 2001.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* Chemito Award for excellence in Chemistry and Life sciences.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* Silver Medal of the Chemical Research Society of India, 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Chemical research society of India, Awards 2003|url=http://crsi.org.in/index.php/crsi-awards/year-1999-2008|access-date=4 November 2012|year=2003|publisher=CRSI}}</ref>
* Om Prakash Bhasin Award for Engineering and Technology, 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shri OM Prakash Bhasin Awards, Engineering|url=http://opbfawards.com/engineering.html|date=11 May 2001|access-date=4 November 2012}}</ref>
* For the sake of honour award (Rotary Club).<ref name="INSA" />
* Vocational Services Award from Rotary Club.<ref name="INSA" />
* Honorary Professorship of JN Centre for Advanced Research.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* Distinguished Alumnus Award, [[Anna University]], [[Chennai]].{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}

===Fellowships===
* Fellow, [[Indian National Science Academy]].<ref name="INSA">{{Cite web|title=Indian National Science Academy fellow|url=http://insaindia.org.in/detail.php?id=P05-1397|access-date=4 November 2012|author=INSA|year=2005}}</ref>
* Fellow, [[Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers]].{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* Fellow, [[TWAS|Third World Academy of Sciences]].<ref name="DST" />

===Endowment Lecture awards===
* 42nd John Arthur Wilson Memorial Lecture Orator Award, 2001<ref>{{Cite web|title=American Leather Chemists Assn: John Arthur Wilson Memorial Lecturers|url=http://www.leatherchemists.org/our_rich_history.asp|access-date=4 November 2012|publisher=ALCA|location=New Jersey|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119140141/http://www.leatherchemists.org/our_rich_history.asp|archive-date=19 November 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> by American Leather Chemists Association.
* [[Indian Institute of Chemical Technology]] (IICT)-Darshan Endowment Lecture award, 2004.<ref>{{cite news|title=In Hyderabad today|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/01/23/stories/2004012301031700.htm|date= 23 January 2004|publisher=Hindu Business line|access-date=4 November 2012}}</ref>
* [[Prafulla Chandra Ray|Acharya P C Ray]] Memorial Oration Award.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* ALFA Orator Award, 2003.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ALFA Orator award|url=http://actechalfa.in/orator%202003.html|access-date=4 November 2012|year=2003|publisher=AC Tech Leather & Footwear Alumni Association|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821070017/http://actechalfa.in/orator%202003.html|archive-date=21 August 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref>* Elizabath Mathai Endowment Oration.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}
* Prof. [[G S Laddha]] Endowment Lecture award.{{citation needed|date=November 2012}}

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