Ratan Kumar Sinha
Ratan Kumar Sinha | |
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Former Secretary Department of Atomic Energy | |
In office 30 April 2012 – 23 October 2015 | |
Former Director Bhabha Atomic Research Centre | |
In office 19 May 2010 – 19 June 2012 | |
Personal details | |
Born | [1] Bihar, India | 23 October 1951
Spouse | Bandana Sinha (m. 1977) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Mumbai, India |
Alma mater | Bihar College of Engineering, Patna University BARC Training School |
Profession | Indian Institute of Technology Patna (2013) |
Ratan Kumar Sinha, is an Indian nuclear scientist and mechanical engineer. He had served as the
As chairman, AEC and Secretary, DAE, Ratan Kumar Sinha had put special thrust on several key deliverables for sustainable development and deployment of
Ratan Kumar Sinha has coined the phrase राष्ट्र की सेवा में परमाणु (Atoms in Service of the Nation) which has been imbibed as the motto of the Department of Atomic Energy. Motto of DAE is a part of the new logo of DAE launched in January 2014.[21]
Education and career
Ratan Kumar Sinha graduated in
Contributions to next generation Indian reactors
Ratan Kumar Sinha has made significant contributions to the design, experimental development and implementation of next generation Indian reactors.[24][25] He had been guiding the programmes for new advanced reactors, under design and development at BARC, Mumbai, to utilise thorium as fuel.[10] These programmes include the Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR), which produces most of its power from thorium and has several innovative passive safety systems.[26] Most of the technological innovations in the design of AHWR have been validated under his guidance,[27] in large experimental facilities. He has contributed substantially to design and development of Indian High Temperature Reactors[28] intended for hydrogen generation and has been instrumental in the guiding the design and development of Compact High Temperature Reactor (CHTR), which will serve as technology demonstrator for future larger high temperature reactors.[29] Another salient objective of the CHTR is to demonstrate the technologies needed for transportable nuclear power packs capable of being deployed in remote areas with practically no need for skilled operation and no need to refuel for 15 years. This first-of-its-kind design incorporates thorium based coated particle type nuclear fuel,[30] a reactor physics design to achieve inherently safe neutronic characteristics, use molten lead-bismuth as coolant driven by natural circulation, passive emergency cooling systems that deliver core heat to atmosphere, passive shutdown device and passive control devices capable of operation at very high temperatures. These innovative features are unparalleled in any other reactor in the world.[2]
His initiatives in these areas are driven by a vision of achieving energy independence through the deployment of advanced nuclear energy systems that may be located close to population centres in our densely populated country. Dr. Sinha has overseen the launch of various important projects of the Department of Atomic Energy including the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.[8] The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) is under advanced stages of construction in Kalpakkam, India. The foundation stone of the 2800 Megawatt Gorakhpur Nuclear Power Plant or the Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana (GHAVP) was laid in January 2014.[31][32]
Non-power applications and spin-off technologies
Ratan Kumar Sinha has enabled development of self-reliance, and achievement of international excellence in several domains of nuclear technology. In addition to guiding programmes for the development of nuclear energy system, he has given high priority to application of radiation technology and spinoff R&D for enhanced contribution of Department of Atomic Energy towards healthcare management,[33] agriculture[34] & food preservation[35] and water purification[36][37] and other deliveries of direct societal relevance.
Public outreach initiatives
Ratan Kumar Sinha has strengthened outreach activities of DAE for spreading awareness about nuclear energy among the general public.[17] He has been instrumental in launching the maiden campaign of DAE in the television broadcast media over Doordarshan network of channel. He has encouraged participation of members of DAE in ground events, like Mumbai Marathon 2015,[18] for greater outreach. He ran with the DAE contingent in Dream Run section of Mumbai Marathon 2015. Under his guidance and for the first time in its history, DAE participated and displayed its tableau in the 66th Republic Day Parade 2015 at Rajpath, New Delhi.[20]
Professional affiliations, awards and honours
Ratan Kumar Sinha is a member of International Nuclear Energy Academy (INEA) and Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) and a fellow of Maharashtra Academy of Sciences.[38] He has several awards and honors to his credit including the first of the prestigious Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award (1992),[39] VASVIK Award (2000),[40] Indian Nuclear Society (INS) Award (2001), the DAE Special Contributions Award (2006), INAE Prof. S. N. Mitra Memorial Award (2006).[41] He was conferred with honorary Doctorate of Sciences (D.Sc.) degree by the University of Mysore (2009),[2] PhD (h. c.) of Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, Pune (2013)[42] and honorary Doctorate of Sciences (D.Sc.) by Amity University (2014).[43] He is the recipient of Distinguished Academician Award from IIT Patna (2013),[44] the Kurukshetra University Goyal Award (2015)[45] and the South Indian Education Society's National Eminence Award for Science and Technology (2015).[46]
Publications
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'Evaluation of Ultimate Tensile Strength using Miniature Disk Bend Test', Journal of Nuclear Materials (2015).
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'Experimental determination of thermal contact conductance between pressure and calandria tubes of Indian pressurized heavy water reactors', Nuclear Engineering and Design, 284, 60 – 66, (2015).
- R.K. Sinha et al.,'Use of Miniature Tensile Specimen for Measurement of Mechanical Properties', Procedia Engineering 86 (2014), 899 – 909.
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'The National Grid of India', Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, July – September 2014, Volume 35, Issue 3, 226 – 227.
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'Modeling flow and work hardening behaviour of cold worked Zr-2, 5 Nb pressure tube material in the temperature range of 30oC to 600oC, Nuclear Engineering and Design, 269, 52 – 56, (2014)
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'Artificial Neural Network Modeling of In-Reactor Diametral Creep of Zr 2.5% Nb Pressure Tubes of Indian PHWRs', Annals of Nuclear Energy, Volume 69, Pages 246–251, July 2014,
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'Analysis of Interaction of Calandria Tubes with the End Shields in Advanced Heavy Water Reactor (AHWR)’, Procedia Engineering 55 (2013) 333 – 341.
- R.K. Sinha et al.,'Non-destructive assay of fissile materials through active neutron interrogation technique using pulsed neutron (plasma focus) device', Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A (2012)
- R.K. Sinha et al., 'A Mechanistic Approach for the Prediction of Critical Power in BWR Fuel Bundles', JSME Journal of Power and Energy System, Vol.6, p35-50, 2012.
- R.K. Sinha et al.," Steady state behaviour of Natural Circulation loops operating with supercritical fluids for open and closed loop boundary conditions", Heat transfer Engineering Journal, published by Taylor and Francis, 33(9): 1–12, 2012.
List of his earlier publications is available on-line.[47]
See also
- Department of Atomic Energy
- Atomic Energy Commission of India
- Bhabha Atomic Research Center
References
- ^ PTI. "RK Sinha takes over as Atomic Energy Commission chairman – Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f BARC 19 May 2010, 10.25 AM IST. "Dr. R. K. Sinha, Director, BARC". Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ DAE 30 April 2012, 11.13 AM IST. "Secretary DAE, Government of India" (PDF). Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ DAE 30 April 2012, 11.13 AM IST. "Atomic Energy Commission, Government of India" (PDF). Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ PTI. "RK Sinha takes over as Atomic Energy Commission chairman – Economic Times". The Economic Times. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ Special Correspondent (30 April 2012). "R.K. Sinha takes over as AEC Chairman". The Hindu. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ Science Direct (20 January 2010). "Advanced Nuclear Reactor Systems – An Indian Perspective" (PDF). Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, India. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b DNA via PTI 28 June 2013 – 10:28pm IST. "Kudankulam Unit-1 at advanced stage of commissioning". DNA. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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- ^ Maseeh Rahman 1 November 2011 16.09 GMT. "India plans 'safer' nuclear plant powered by thorium". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Seema Singh 1 August 2008 – 04:00pm GMT. "Q&A: Thorium Reactor Designer Ratan Kumar Sinha". IEEE Spectrum. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ DAE 30 October 2014 11:00AM IST. "Founder's Day 2014 Address" (PDF). Department of Atomic Energy. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ratan Kumar Sinha 18 September 2013, 08.15 PM IST. "Statement by Dr. Ratan Kumar Sinha at IAEA's 57th General Conference, Vienna" (PDF). Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Ratan Kumar Sinha 30 Oct 2011, 09.20 PM IST. "Role of cooperation among countries in making a transition to globally sustainable nuclear energy system – an Indian view" (PDF). International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Top Indian scientists address public outreach of science ISC15". Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Public outreach helps link benefits of atomic energy to society". Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Public outreach is important for science". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 16 April 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "CNN-IBN News on Twitter". DAE Tableau on Rajpath, New Delhi. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Institute of Plasma Research, DAE. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Department of Atomic Energy 10 Jan 2014, 05.10 PM IST. "Launch of the new Logo of DAE by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India" (PDF). Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "CV of Ratan Kumar Sinha" (PDF). Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. IIT Kanpur. 5 December 2008. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ Sinha, Ratan Kumar (22 September 2010). "The future of INPRO" (PDF). Statement for the Panel Discussion on The Future of INPRO. IAEA. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
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- ^ Sinha, R. K.; et al. (2010). "Carbon Based Materials- Applications in High Temperature Nucelar Reactors". Proceedings of FACC 2009.
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- ^ Sinha, Ratan Kumar (2010). "Advanced Nuclear Reactor Systems – An Indian Perspective" (PDF). Science Direct. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Laying of Foundation Stone of 2800 MW Gorakhpur Haryana Anu Vidyut Pariyojana" (PDF). Press Release. NPCIL. 13 January 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Decks cleared for first-ever atomic energy plant in Haryana: Jitendra Singh". Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "The National Cancer Grid of India Pramesh C S, Badwe RA, Sinha RK – Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol". ijmpo.org. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture at BARC" (PDF). National Technology Day 2013: a Report. 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "National Training Program on Radiation Processing of Food" (PDF). Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership. Global Centre for Nuclear Energy Partnership. 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Desalination and Water Purification Technologies" (PDF). BARC. 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "BARC develops Membrane based Next Generation Water Purification Devices" (PDF). gtu.ac.in. Gujarat Technological University. 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Brief Bio-Data of Ratan Kumar Sinha". iitp.ac.in. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Bio-data of Ratan Kumar Sinha". npcil.nic.in. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ ".:: Vasvik.org ::". vasvik.org. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "INAE | Welcome to INAE". inae.in. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "SEVENTH CONVOCATION OF THE DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (DU), PUNE" (PDF). SEVENTH CONVOCATION OF THE DEFENCE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY (DU), PUNE. DIAT Pune. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Amity University". amity.edu. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Award Winners – Convocation 2013". iitp.ac.in. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
- ^ "Kurukshetra University awards 7 scientists with Goyal Award". indiaeducationreview.com. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "SIES Annual Awards". siesedu.net. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ "List of Publications – R K Sinha" (PDF). barc.gov.in. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
External links
- "Profile of Top 25 scientists in India". India Today. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2018.