Personal Information

Full Name: Man Mohan Sharma

Nickname: M. M. Sharma

Country/State: India

Date of Birth:

Languages Known: English, Hindi

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Food Habit: Not Public

Religion: Not Public

Hobbies: Scientific research, academic writing, mentoring engineers, policy advisory work

Education

School: Not publicly disclosed

College: Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai University of Cambridge (doctoral studies)

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering PhD in Chemical Engineering

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 73 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not Public

Siblings: Not Public

Marital Status: married

Wife: Not Public

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Chemical Engineer Academic Leader Scientific Advisor

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Net Worth: Not Public

Awards & Achievements: Recipient of Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian award Former Director of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai One of the architects of India’s modern chemical engineering education system Fellow of all major Indian science and engineering academies Recipient of multiple national and international awards for chemical engineering research Served on high-level government committees on science, technology, and innovation Instrumental in bridging academia, industry, and national policy

Biography Details

Man Mohan Sharma is a towering figure in Indian chemical engineering. Trained in India and the United Kingdom, he built a globally respected career spanning fundamental research, industrial innovation, academic leadership, and national policy advisory.

As Director of the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, he transformed the institution into a globally recognised centre for chemical engineering and applied science. His research in multiphase reactors and process engineering has had direct industrial impact, influencing large-scale chemical manufacturing in India.

Beyond academia, Prof. Sharma has played a critical role in shaping India’s science and technology ecosystem. He has advised the Government of India on research funding, industrial innovation, and higher education reform. His career represents a rare combination of deep scientific excellence, institutional leadership, and national service.

• In 2025, Prof. M. M. Sharma continued to be an influential voice in India’s science, technology, and innovation policy discussions.

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• He remained actively engaged in mentoring academic leaders and advising institutions on research and industry collaboration.

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• His contributions to chemical engineering education and national innovation frameworks continued to be widely referenced and celebrated.

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