Dr. V.P. Dimri, F.N.A., F.N.A.Sc. is Former Director, National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad. His outstanding contribution is in the field of signal processing, inversion and application of fractal theory. He is the author of three books, over 100 research papers and one US patent, which is being commercialized. His first book 'Deconvolution and Inverse Theory' Elsevier, 1992 was declared as a 'Didactical Masterpiece' and serves as a reference book in the field of inversion. Dr. Dimri designed major scientific programmes in sectors of 'Ocean Studies', 'Energy and Water Security', 'Risk Assessment' and 'Frontier research areas in solid earth geophysics'. American Geophysical Union has honoured him with prestigious Lorenz Lecturer Award. He is also a recipient of the prestigious National Mineral Award; DOD Award, Govt. of India; Outstanding Scientist award of FAPCCI and Prof. G. P. Chatterjee award of ISCA. He has been elected Fellow of the Third World Academy of Sciences, Indian National Science Academy, National Academy of Sciences and AP Academy of Sciences. Dr. Dimri recently conferred with the prestigious "Padma Sri" award. >
