Background

Sudhakar, Maruthadu was born on December 20, 1959 in Cuddapah, Andhra Pradesh, India. Son of Marudadu Subbaramaiah and Marudadu Annapurna Devi.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology, Physics, & Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, 1978. Master of Science in Applied Geology, Indian School Mines, Dhanbad, 1981. Master of Science, London School of Economics, England, 1990.

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Geology, Indian School Mines, Dhanbad, 1993.

Career

Geologist trainee Coal India Ltd., Dhanbad, India, 1981—1982. Scientist trainee National Institute Oceanography, India, 1982—1983, scientist 'b', 1983—1988, scientist 'c', 1988—1993, scientist 'e-i', 1993—1997. Principal scientific officer Antarctic Study Center, 1997—2001.

Group director, scientist 'f' National Center Antarctic and Ocean Research, 2001—2007, scientist 'g', since 2007. Technology member Prepcom United Nations Law of Sea, New York City, 1987. Member research advisory council National Ship Design Research Center, Visakhapatnam, since 2006.

Expert member legal & technical commission International Seabed Authority, Kingston, Jamaica, since 2007. Member Technology and Standing Committees, Government India. Program manager Ocean Research Vessel Sagar Kanya.

Achievements

• Maruthadu Sudhakar has been listed as a noteworthy geologist, science administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Secretary NIO Employees Cooperative Credit Society, Goa, 1994—1997, Andhra Sagham Goa, Panaji, 1991—1993. Fellow: Indian Geological Congress (life), Indian Geophysical Union (life), Geological Society India (life).

Interests

• Reading, sailing, internet surfing.

Connections

Married Alison W. Luis, February 10, 1988. Children: Shashank, Aaslesha.

Father:

Marudadu Subbaramaiah

Mother:

Marudadu Annapurna Devi

Spouse:

Alison W. Luis

child:

Shashank Sudhakar

child:

Aaslesha Sudhakar