Dr.T.Ramasami, now Secretary, Dept. of Science and Technology has obtained his Master’s Degree in Leather Technology and Doctoral Degree in Chemistry. He has attained several recognitions in his academic and professional career.

He joined the Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai as a scientist in 1984 and served as its Director for more than 10 years during the period up to May 2006. He is known among the scientific establishments in the country for his leadership to the Central Leather Research Institute. The institution earned a global leadership status during his tenure as its Director as evidenced by the 30% global share of publications, >7% share of global patents, positions in fashion forecasting and the level of public-private partnership built in leather research.