V. Subramanian :- since his return from North America after his Ph.D. and teaching, has been working at JNU on various topics related to geochemistry for over three decades. More than 35 students did their Ph.D. under him over the years and he has authored or co-authored more than 175 technical international publications as well as three single author books. Topics covered over the years include heavy metals in environment, nutrients, carbon cycle, trace gas emission, water quality, chemistry and pollution, ecology and environment, soil and sediment chemistry, coastal pollution, etc. He has been associated with several international institutions/organizations either as member or guest faculty from time to time. At present he is working as Emeritus Fellow in Environmental Science at JNU.