Surendra Shah Elected Member of Russian Academy of Engineering

Professor Surendra Shah has been elected to the Russian Academy of Engineering for his universally recognized contribution to the development of science and technology.

The award ceremony was held in Nanjing during the annual meeting of RILEM. The Vice President of the Russian Academy attended the conference with Prof. Surendra Shah, as well as Ravindra Gettu (NU alum), who is the president of RILEM.  

The Russian Academy of Engineering includes almost 1300 members from 40 countries, among them heads of government and presidents of foreign states, prominent scientists, public figures, and the leaders of large scientific and industrial structures. The basic concept of the Academy on all stages of its development is based on the assistance to strengthening the engineering potential of the countries represented by the Academy members; improvement of spiritual, economic, environmental, and social aspects of life.