Dr. Mukhopadhyay did his PhD in Fibre Science and Technology from Indian Institute
of Technology, Delhi. He has worked in the Petroleum Industry for 4 years prior
to joining DST, New Delhi. During the last 18 years at DST, he has handled various
programs such as, National Superconductivity Program, Technology Development Program
and several other scientific programs for promotion of scientific and technological
advancements. Currently, he's looking after Science and Technology Infrastructure
Programs; INSPIRE program and other related programs at DST.