Rama Krishna Alappa

Background

Alappa, Rama Krishna was born on July 1, 1958 in Mysore, India. Son of Mysore Kapanaiah and Puttaboramma (Mysoreboraiah) Alappa.

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) College Engineering, Mysore, 1990. Master in Technology, Society of Jesus (Jesuit) College Engineering, Mysore, 1993.

Career

Scientist defense food research laboratory Defense Research and Development Organization, Mysore, since 1984. Thermal processing and packaging foods specialist. Member faculty food analysis and quality assurance, since 1992.

Student advisory; co-investigator numerous defense Research and Development projects.

Achievements

• Rama Krishna Alappa has been listed as a noteworthy Food products engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Association Food Science Technology India, Institute Engineers India (Best Science Worker 1988, Best Outstanding Engineer 1990).

Interests

• Avocations: reading, swimming, pen pals, drawing, hiking.

Connections

Married Savitha Alappa, August 18, 1994. 2 children, Supritha Ramakrishna, Sourabh Ramakrishna.

Father:

Mysore Kapanaiah Alappa

Mother:

Puttaboramma (Mysoreboraiah) Alappa

Spouse:

Savitha Alappa