Life Time Achievement Award 2023
Dr Prasad Modak Managing Director,
Environmental Management Centre Pvt. Ltd. Director, Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation
Prasad Modak holds B Tech (Civil Engg), M Tech (Environmental Science and Engg) from Indian Institute of Technology
Bombay and Doctor of Engg (Environmental Engg) from Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok.
Dr Modak was a Professor at Centre for Environmental Science & Engineering at IIT Bombay (1984-1994) and later as
Professor (Adjunct) at the Centre for Technology Alternatives in Rural Areas (CTARA) (2009-2017). He is currently the
Executive President of Environmental Management Centre Pvt Ltd and Director of Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation.
Dr Modak has worked with Government of India, State Governments and with almost all key UN, multi-lateral and
bi-lateral developmental institutions in the World. His career over past four decades has covered most frontier areas in
environmental management and sustainability. Specific to air quality management, Dr Modak has published and worked
extensively in areas such as air dispersion modelling, design of air quality monitoring networks, air pollution control,
indoor air quality, air quality data analytics and preparation of air quality action plans.
