Prof. Narendra Mohan, Director, NSI, Kanpur, is an inspiring teacher, admirable research worker and an esteemed government official. An author of 7 books, more than 150 papers published in various reputed journals and many patents to his credit, indicates his passion for innovative work. He has played a pivotal role in converting the sugar industry into a clean & green industry producing bio-chemicals, other bio-products and bio-energy apart from sugar. He has been conferred with many prestigious awards, Dr Bansi Dhar Gold Medal, Industry Excellence Award, Innovative Leader of Asia Award, Outstanding Academic Leader of the Year, Best Director of the year award, ABP News Award and Noel Deerr Gold Medal etc.