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Dr. K.H.Gharda ( Dr. Keki Hormoosaji Gharda )
- Date Of Birth : 25 th September 1929
- B.Sc. (Chemistry) 1948, University of Mumbai
- B.Sc. (Tech) Chemical Engineering, 1950 University of Mumbai
- M.S. (Chemical Engineering, 1952 and Ph.D 1957, University of Michigan)
- 1957-1958 Assistant Professor in Process Design, University of Oklahoma, U.S.A
- Onwords for many years visiting lecturer in Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Mumbai.
- Outstanding Scientists and Technocrat with inspiring leadership
- Gharda Chemicals as S.S.I.
- Gharda Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
- Gharda Chemicals Ltd.
( Principle : Knowledge converted to products to wealth to
a. Reasearch & Developement
b. Back to society )
- Contribution to Education sector through direct help and financial assistance
for the developement and creation of research laboratories, teaching facilities and
educational assistance.
- Gharda Foundation at village level, financial assistance for the developement
of basic infrastructure necessary for primary & secondary school as well as assistance
for Liabraries, books and trainers.
- Gharda Institute Of Technology, Lavel, Tal-Khed, Dist - Ratnagiri
- " Quality Education at Affordable cost "
- As on today , 5 branches, over 650 students and 60 faculty members.
Affiliated to University of Mumbai
- Practically, annual financial support to UDCT and various departments of
University of Mumbai to promote educational Quality and Standards.
Awards :
- 1985 & 1995 :
Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University Department of Chemical Technology.
- 1993 :
Outstanding Chemical Engineer Award by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers .
- 1997 :
Life Time Achievement Award for Immeasurable Contribution to Research and Industry from the Indian Analytical Instruments Association .
- 1997 :
Special Award from the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers for Exceptional Contribution to the Chemical Engineering Profession, Chemical Industry and Society at Large .
- 2000 :
Chemical Industry Stalwart Award presented by CHEMTECH Foundation in Recognition of Outstanding Contribution rendered to the Indian Process Industry
- 2000 :
One of the four “Contributors to Indian Chemical industry in this Millennium” .
- 2003 :
Vigyan Sanstha Ratna Award from the Institute of Science (Mumbai) Alumni Association in
recognition of Dr. Gharda’s Contribution to the Indian Chemical Industry and Society
in General.
- 2004 :
Chemical Pioneer Award from The American Institute of Chemists, Philadelphia, U.S.A.
- 2007 :
Diamond Jubilee Award of the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Kolkata .
- 2007 :
Dr. Bujor P. Godrej Life Time Award for outstanding contribution to the Indian Chemical Industry .
- 2007 :
Life Time Achivement Award for Exemplary Contribution to Indian Chemical and
Agrochemicals Industry from Chemexcill Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and
Cosmetics Export Promotion Council.
- 2008 :
Gold Medal from the society of Dyers and Colourists, U.K for outstanding Contributions
to the Dyestuff Industry in India.
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