 Conceived goals, set up, and directed research at two new national research 
Laboratories, and worked on regional industrial needs and local resources, solidification, alloy development, and composites.Both laboratories have blossomed into first-rate research institutions as a result of his initial service as Founder/Director.Pioneered the formulation of national and regional policies for science and technology, developed several new natural fiber and metal matrix composites and co-authored a book and many papers.