Background
Patel, Krishnakant Balubhai was born on June 17, 1950 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Son of Balubhai Manibhai and Saraswatiben Ambalal Patel.
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Krishnakant Balubhai Patel
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Krishnakant Balubhai Patel, Indian Metallurgist. Achievements include the development of a successful manufacturing technique for nodular iron; invented two techniques for producing friction copper powder used in airplane brakes; patent pending for Tin Alloy Powder for Sintering. Recipient Cash prize Master of Science University, 1972, Presidential award Alcan Powders and Pigments, Union, 1985.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Master of Science University, Vadodra, India, 1972; Master of Science, Drexel U., 1981.
Career
Metallurgist, S.L.M. Maneklal India Ltd., Amadavad, Gujarat., India, 1972-1974; section head, Steelcast Bhavanagar Private Ltd., Bhavanagar, Gujarat., India, 1974-1977; senior metallurgist, Alcan Powders, Union, New Jersey, since 1979. Section chairman, other offices, Metal Powder Industries Federation, Princeton, New Jersey, 1980-1984.
Achievements
Membership
Founder K.P.C.A., Old Bridge, New Jersey, 1987. Member American Power Metallurgy Institute (plaque 1984).
Connections
Married Uma Anandbhai Suhasben, May 14, 1977. 1 child, Manan K.
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Nationality
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Religion
Hindu -
Political Party
Republican